Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society

Annual MeetingPNIRS hosts its Annual Meeting, which serves as the Societys flagship scientific event. The meeting provides a comprehensive overview of current advances in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and highlights the fields applications across mental health, neuroscience, and immunology. The program typically includes an educational short course, a presidential symposium, multiple member-sponsored symposia, oral presentations, a poster blitz, and traditional poster sessions. This format ensures broad participation and fosters the exchange of ideas among senior investigators, early-career researchers, and trainees.

Membership ServicesPNIRS delivers robust membership services designed to support and enrich its interdisciplinary community of researchers.Access & PublicationsMembers enjoy free access to the PNIRS Presents webinar recordingsproviding ongoing, virtual engagement with leading psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) scientists and benefit from discounted open-access publication fees (25% off) for the societys affiliated journals, including Brain, Behavior and Immunity, BBI-Health, and BBI-Integrative.Meeting & Publication DiscountsMembership comes with reduced registration fees for the Annual Meeting, alongside discounted rates for the foundational PNI textbook Primer of PsychoNeuroImmunology Research.Professional Visibility & NetworkingMembers can post meetings and job notices on the PNIRS website and have access to a membership directory that fosters networking, collaboration, and community visibility.Membership ToolsElectronic tools streamline member engagement, including online applications, dues renewal, access via the Member Portal, password recovery, frequent FAQs, and support from the Central Office. Members can update contact information and access various resources across the site.Support for Trainee & Global InclusionPNIRS supports the participation of early-career scientists through reduced fees and travel awards, and is expanding inclusivity by offering adjusted dues for members from low- and middle-income countries.

Honorific Lectures & AwardsEach year, the Annual Meeting features named lectures that recognize leaders and innovators in the field. These include awards for established investigators, emerging scholars, and those making pioneering contributions at the interface of brain, behavior, and immunity. In addition, PNIRS provides travel scholarships and trainee awards to support participation from students, fellows, and international researchers, particularly those from underrepresented regions.Networking & Community BuildingThe Annual Meeting incorporates structured and informal opportunities for mentorship, networking, and collaboration. Events such as welcome receptions, trainee mixers, and speed-mentoring sessions encourage relationship building across career stages. A closing banquet or social gathering provides an opportunity to celebrate scientific progress and strengthen the sense of community within the Society.Meeting Environment & LogisticsThe meeting is hosted in rotating US/international venues, often featuring cultural and social events that highlight the local community. Standard offerings include access to meeting materials, poster guidelines, certificates of attendance, and adherence to a professional Code of Conduct to ensure an inclusive and collegial environment.