touchIMMUNOLOGY Future Leaders 2026 is nearly here!
We are counting down to the launch of touchIMMUNOLOGY Future Leaders 2026 – a celebration of the rising stars shaping the future of immune-related diseases.
Earlier this year, we asked our 2025 Future Leaders and expert faculty what defines a successful early career in immunology. Their message was clear: this is a remarkable moment for the specialty. Immunology remains a field that offers meaningful autonomy, rapid innovation and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to patients’ lives. Success, they told us, is built on relentless curiosity, the courage to explore new directions and the discipline to refine existing tools while embracing emerging technologies.
Thriving in such a fast-faced environment also means anticipating where the field is heading and positioning yourself at the forefront of change. Technical excellence must evolve alongside sound clinical judgement, recognizing that patients rarely fit neatly within guidelines. Above all, those who excel remain open to unexpected opportunities, particularly as advances in imaging, genetics and artificial intelligence continue to redefine what is possible.
With this vision in mind, we asked the immunology community to nominate early-career colleagues already demonstrating exceptional promise. We sought individuals making meaningful academic contributions, actively engaged in clinical practice, research or education, and showing clear leadership potential within their subspecialty or the wider community. Participation in international conferences and medical society committees was also highly valued, reflecting the collaborative, global nature of modern immunology.
The response was outstanding and our shortlist is exceptionally strong, representing clinicians and researchers who are:
- Already influencing clinical practice at a national and international level
- Actively involved in early-career medical society initiatives and supporting peers in their training journeys
- Committed mentors and educators, investing in the next generation
- Publishing regularly and contributing to research and clinical studies that advance the field
- Proactively engaged in digital and in-person education, helping to build networks and share innovation
- Advocating for a more sustainable future in immunology
These nominees are not only excelling individually; they are strengthening the specialty as a whole and make the future of our field look very bright!
We are incredibly excited to share the final list of touchIMMUNOLOGY Future Leaders 2026 with you very soon.
Register now to be the first to see who has been selected as a touchIMMUNOLOGY Future Leader 2026
This content has been developed independently by Touch Medical Media for touchIMMUNOLOGY. Views expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Touch Medical Media.
Cite: Coming soon: Who will shape the future of immunology? touchIMMUNOLOGY. 12 May 2026.
Editor: Victoria Smith, Senior Content Editor.
