President's Message
June 2026
Dear All,
I hope this message finds you refreshed after the 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. What an incredible few days of learning, collaboration, and reconnecting with colleagues. Now, as we move deeper into 2026, I’m delighted and excited to share some CIS updates with you, as well as some fun photos from the Annual Meeting!
2026 Annual Meeting: 40 Years of CIS
Thank you to the more than 660 individuals who joined us in New Orleans for the 2026 Annual Meeting. As always, the meeting showcased the best of our field's innovation and leadership.
In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, Grifols and CIS dedicated a special commemoration to honor 40 of our most influential members including those who served as President or were recognized as recipients of the CIS Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, several of our membership took the time to record messages that highlight a few of our Society’s accomplishments or share what CIS means to them.
Please check out the “40 for 40” and the 40th Anniversary video at the link below.
Grant Award Winners and Council Election
We were proud to honor Dr. Ian Lamborn with the I-CIS Innovation Grant - Vicki Modell Award. Additionally, the Foundation Scholar Grants recognized two outstanding clinicians working to advance PID care globally through mentored learning experiences in the U.S.: Dr. Nutchaya Amornruk, and Dr. Lauren Meyer.
2026 Vicki Modell Award Recipient:
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Ian Lamborn, MD, PhD
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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2026 Foundation Scholar Grant Recipients:
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Nutchaya Amornruk, MD
New York
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Lauren Meyer, MD, PhD
Washington
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CIS Councilors - Elected & Appointed
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Newly Elected CIS Councilor
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Jenifer Leiding, MD, FCIS
Johns Hopkins University
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Newly Appinted CIS Junior Councilor
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Matthew Kan, MD, PhD
UCSF
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Our society gains strong new leadership with Dr. Jenifer Leiding as an elected Councilor and Dr. Matthew Kan as the inaugural, appointed Junior Councilor. Their expertise will serve to continue the positive impact of the CIS.
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Applications are Now Open for the 2026 CIS Summer School!
The CIS Summer School will take place October 22–25 in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Our three-day intensive course dives deep into the clinical aspects of primary immunodeficiency and immune dysregulatory disorders in a mostly case-based learning environment blended with expert lectures with interactive small-group career and life mentoring sessions. It’s an unparalleled opportunity for Fellows and Junior Faculty to learn from, and network with the field’s leading experts. I highly encourage all fellows interested in pursuing a career in IEI to apply.
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✓ Renew Your CIS Membership
Membership renewals for the 2026 dues year are now available. Timely renewal ensures uninterrupted access to all CIS benefits, resources, and privileges through December 31, 2026. Your continued membership strengthens our collective voice and impact.