Euro-BioImaging at IUIS 2025: Building Bridges with the Immunology Community

Vienna, August 17–22, 2025 – More than 5,000 researchers from over 150 countries gathered in Vienna for the 19th International Congress of Immunology (IUIS), one of the world’s most influential events in immunology. Every three years, IUIS brings together academia and industry to discuss the latest breakthroughs in immune science, from allergy and infectious disease to immunotherapy and veterinary applications.

This year, Euro-BioImaging, represented by Erika Cerutti and Daniela Aviles Huerta with local support from Baubak Bajoghli, participated under the support of the EVOLVE project to reach new user communities. The congress provided a unique chance to connect with the immunology community, showcase imaging technologies, and explore how Euro-BioImaging services can accelerate discovery in this rapidly evolving field.

Visualizing Immunology

One theme at IUIS this year was the power of imaging to unlock new perspectives in immunology. From the lecture halls to the poster boards, researchers showcased technologies that make the invisible world of immune cells visible in remarkable ways. Immuno-PET is drawing attention for its ability to track tumor-infiltrating T-resident memory cells in real time, using radiolabeled antibodies to monitor how immunotherapy is working inside the body. Multi-photon intravital imaging gave audiences a window into infections and immune activity, whether following the path of pathogens in the mouse brain or mapping cell behavior in the thymus. Spatial and functional imaging platforms like CODEX, which uses DNA-barcoded antibodies for multiplexed tissue mapping, and its combination with light-sheet microscopy was shown to track cellular architecture of different inflammatory diseases. Also posters highlighted clever innovations, from FRET-based systems that probe how T cells recognize targets to label-free biosensors with Photonic Crystal Surface Mode imaging.

On the exhibition floor, it was clear that while mainstays like flow cytometry and confocal microscopy remain indispensable, the field is moving rapidly toward intravital, multi-photon, multiplexed approaches, while immuno-PET is quickly gaining traction as a tool for in vivo immune monitoring

At the Booth

Euro-BioImaging’s booth attracted researchers from across the globe, many curious about services and funding opportunities. Special interest came from scientists in India, Latin America, and Africa, who can benefit from the Imaging4All programs led by Global BioImaging.

For Euro-BioImaging, participation in IUIS 2025 confirmed the strategic importance of immunology as a user community. The field is increasingly adopting advanced imaging methods, creating opportunities to support cutting-edge research. We are looking forward to welcoming new users from the immunology community and to support and accelerate their research pipelines with the state-of-the art imaging technologies available at Euro-BioImaging!

Euro-BioImaging’s presence at IUIS 2025 not only increased visibility but also strengthened connections with the immunology community. Imaging is no longer just a supporting technology, it is becoming a driving force in understanding immune processes. With sustained outreach, collaboration, and tailored support, Euro-BioImaging is well positioned to expand its role in this vital scientific field.