The Young Romanian Society of Immunology (yRSI) was founded in November 2025, following the first EFIS on Tour Symposium organized in Bucharest by the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) in collaboration with the Victor Babeș National Institute of Research and Development in Pathology and Biomedical Sciences and the Romanian Society of Immunology.
yRSI brings together a vibrant community of early-career researchers from most major academic centers in Romania, including Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Târgu Mureș, Timișoara, and Craiova, and plans to continue expanding in the future.
yRSI develops its activities in partnership with the maternal Romanian Society of Immunology (SIR).
Young Romanian Society of Immunology
Our Story
Better protocols.
Stronger collaborations. Brighter discoveries.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a supportive platform for early-career Romanian immunologists, empowering them to contribute to scientific advancements and enhance patient care through their expertise and research. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration at both national and European levels.
Knowledge Sharing
Our mission at yRSI is to connect young scientists and foster knowledge exchange across diverse fields from cancer immunology, big data, and infectious diseases to neuroimmunology and autoimmunity.
Community Support
As part of yEFIS, our members have access to EFIS resources, including the opportunity to publish in its two official journals, the European Journal of Immunology and Immunology Letters, as well as to participate in congresses, apply for travel grants, and benefit from fellowship programs.
Career Development
Through yRSI, young immunologists can engage with leading specialists, receive mentorship, and gain insights that guide careers, inspire research, and support professional growth in Europe.
Activities
Activities at yRSI include:
Mentorship programs to support career development and scientific growth
Interactive webinars led by experts in immunology
Summer schools focused on intensive learning and practical skills
Hands-on training in advanced laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry
Workshops and seminars to enhance research methodologies and knowledge exchange
We strive to set new standards and drive advancements in immunological practices.
Meet Our Community
We are currently seeking new members to join the yRSI in organizing scientific activities as well as contributing to media and outreach efforts.
For more details, you may contact our National Representative, Elena Georgiana Dobre, at the Victor Babeș National Institute for Pathology and Biomedical Sciences, Splaiul Independenței 99–101, 050096 Bucharest, ground floor, room 46, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:00, or at romanianyoungimmunologists@gmail.com.
Georgiana is also one of the students who has benefited from a Short Term Scientific Mission scholarship funded by EFIS-IL.
Elena-Georgiana Dobre
yEFIS National Representative romanianyoungimmunologists@gmail.com
yRSI Office
Victor Babeș National Institute, Splaiul Independenței 99–101, 050096 Bucharest, ground floor, room 46.
Open Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 17:00.
yRSI actively promotes and motivates its members to pursue high-level research funding, such as the ACTERIA Prizes. You can find more information about how the prizes are awarded on the official of yEFIS- ACTERIA Prizes website.
yRSI – A European Partner for Scientific Dissemination and Innovation
The Romanian network is actively connected with European colleagues and contributes to advancing immunology in South-Eastern Europe by supporting the South East European Journal of Immunology. yRSI also encourages its members to apply to the EFIS/EJI South Eastern European Immunology School, held at various locations across South-Eastern Europe.
Moreover, as part of SIR, our members helped organize the 8th International Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunomonitoring Conference (CITIM 2025), held March 31–April 3 in Bucharest. The event brought together scientists, clinicians, students, and professionals to discuss the latest advances in basic, clinical, and medical immunology.
Get in Touch
Reach out to the yRSI team for more information, collaboration opportunities, or to become a part of our vibrant community. We look forward to connecting with you.