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American Association of Immunologists

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International scientific society

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is a professional scientific society founded in 1913 to advance the field of immunology and promote understanding of the immune system and its role in health and disease. AAI publishes scientific journals, convenes an annual meeting, provides education and career development programs, and engages in public policy and advocacy related to biomedical research and public health.2 It is headquartered in Rockville.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

Jun 19, 1913Founded1

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is a professional scientific society founded in 1913 to advance the field of immunology and promote understanding of the immune system and its role in health and disease. AAI publishes scientific journals, convenes an annual meeting, provides education and career development programs, and engages in public policy and advocacy related to biomedical research and public health.2

The story

The AAI was founded on June 19, 1913. The original 41 members of the society were all disciples of Almroth Wright, the founder and director of the Inoculation Department at St. Mary's Hospital in London. The first AAI annual meeting was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 22, 1914.

AAI established The Journal of Immunology in the early years of the organization.

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Timeline

  1. Jun 19, 1913Founded Founded in Minneapolis1

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