Clinical Immunology Society

What Clinical Immunology Society does

The Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) is a nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1987 and headquartered at 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates as the primary dedicated professional society for clinical immunology and inborn errors of immunity in North America, serving MD, DO, and PhD clinical immunologists, allied health professionals with relevant bachelors/masters/RN credentials, and trainees (students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows). CIS also serves the broader immunology ecosystem internationally through the IAPIDS partnership framework, which links it to seven regional immunodeficiency societies (APSID, ASID, ESID, LASID, ASCIA, JProject, JSIAD).

CIS's core products span four areas: (1) a publishing franchise anchored by the Journal of Human Immunity (JHI), launched in 2024 through Rockefeller University Press with Jean-Laurent Casanova as Editor-in-Chief, following the December 2022 termination of the Springer-hosted Journal of Clinical Immunology; (2) education and events including the Annual Meeting (AM26 planned for 2026), CIS Summer School (founded 2002), Diagnostic School, CIS/Grifols AIM Program, webinars, and a video library; (3) specialized resources including the WEBbook of Biologic Therapies, DLI Lab Directory, Find an Immunologist referral, Speakers Bureau, Job Board, and the PIDD-Listserv community; and (4) grants and advocacy through the CIS Foundation (501(c)(3)), Junior Faculty Grants, I-CIS Innovation Grants, Foundation Scholar Grants, and the B.E.S.T. Campaign, plus policy work such as comments on FDA Laboratory Developed Test rules.

Revenue is generated through tiered membership dues (Regular $250/year or $675/3-year, Associate $200/year or $540/3-year, complimentary Trainee for first three years, $50 Developing Economies rate, Honorary and Emeritus complimentary), Annual Meeting registrations (member discount), journal article processing fees on JHI (member discount), and CIS Foundation donations across the Recognize a Mentor program (Bronze $25 to Platinum $250), planned giving, and stock transfers. Governance is member-based through an elected Council with rotating presidents; the organization is governed as an independent nonprofit with no VC/PE backing and is part of the IPOPI/PIDTC collaborative ecosystem for advocacy and PID research.

Name

Clinical Immunology Society

Legal name

Clinical Immunology Society

Website

https://clinimmsoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Clinical Immunology Society (CIS), founded 1987 in Milwaukee, is the primary North American nonprofit professional medical society for clinical immunologists, trainees, and allied health professionals, delivering membership tiers, the Journal of Human Immunity, Annual Meeting and Summer/Diagnostic Schools, specialty directories, and the CIS Foundation grant program.

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Product category

Professional Medical Society / Healthcare Professional Association Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional Organizations (81392), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Clinical immunology society
• Professional medical membership
• Immunology education programs
• Biologic therapy resources
• Primary immunodeficiency research

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Services

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Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to conferences, webinars, publications, grants, and networking resources. Multiple tiers available including Regular ($250/year), Associate ($200/year), and Trainee (complimentary for first 3 years).
2. Annual Meeting Registration: Revenue from Annual Meeting attendance, with discounted rates for members.
3. Journal of Human Immunity: CIS's official journal generates revenue through article processing fees, with discounted rates for members.
4. Foundation Donations and Grants: The CIS Foundation receives donations through programs like Recognize a Mentor (Bronze $25, Silver $50, Gold $100, Platinum $250), planned giving, and stock transfers. Also awards Scholar Grants and Innovation Grants.

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Core offering

CIS is a nonprofit professional medical society that provides tiered annual memberships to physicians, researchers, trainees, and allied health professionals working in clinical immunology and primary immunodeficiency. Its core offerings include the Annual Meeting with CME credits, the Journal of Human Immunity, and structured educational programs such as Summer School and Diagnostic School, supported by member resources including the WEBbook of Biologic Therapies, the DLI Lab Directory, webinars, video library, and grant funding administered through the CIS Foundation.

Product overview

The Clinical Immunology Society operates a professional society offering membership-based services including an official journal (Journal of Human Immunity), annual meetings with CME credits, educational programs (Summer School, Diagnostic School, AIM Program), the WEBbook of Biologic Therapies resource, a DLI Lab Directory for diagnostic testing, Find an Immunologist referral service, webinars, video library, grant programs, advocacy resources, and a foundation supporting workforce development through the B.E.S.T. Campaign. The society provides multiple membership tiers (Regular, Associate, Trainee, Emeritus, Honorary, and Fellow designations) serving researchers, clinicians, and trainees in clinical immunology.

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Brands

• Journal of Human Immunity (JHI): Official peer-reviewed journal of CIS publishing research on human immunity, inborn errors of immunity, and clinical immunology.
• CIS B.E.S.T. Campaign
• CIS Foundation

Products and services

• Journal of Human Immunity (JHI) CIS's official peer-reviewed journal publishing research articles, reviews, perspectives, letters, editorials, and commentaries on human immunity, with a focus on inborn errors of immunity including genetic defects of leukocytes and other cells. Published through Rockefeller University Press at rupress.org. Revenue is generated through article processing fees, with discounted rates for CIS members.
• Annual Meeting CIS's flagship in-person annual scientific meeting offering CME credits, diagnostic programs, and networking opportunities for clinical immunologists. Registration is open to members and non-members, with discounted rates for CIS members. The next scheduled edition is AM26 in 2026.
• CIS Summer School Educational program for fellows-in-training providing foundational knowledge in clinical immunology. The program has run annually since its founding in 2002.
• Diagnostic School Training program focused on diagnostic immunology testing and evaluation, supporting clinical immunologists in interpreting and using specialized diagnostic assays.
• CIS/Grifols AIM Program Sponsored educational program (in partnership with Grifols) focused on immunology topics, providing targeted training for clinical immunologists and trainees.
• WEBbook of Biologic Therapies Comprehensive reference resource on biologic therapies and primary immunodeficiency treatments including interferon therapies, IL-2, rituximab, anti-IL-1 therapies, CTLA4 fusion proteins, JAK inhibitors, and mTOR inhibitors. Available to members as a member-benefit reference database.
• DLI Lab Directory Directory of diagnostic immunology laboratories providing tests including flow cytometry, complement tests, cytokine panels, neutrophil function tests, and specialized diagnostic assays for immunodeficiency evaluation.
• CIS Membership (Regular, Associate, Trainee, Emeritus, Honorary tiers) Tiered annual memberships for clinical immunology professionals. Regular $250/yr or $675 for 3-year renewal; Associate $200/yr or $540 for 3-year renewal; Trainee complimentary for first 3 years (up to 7 with approval), then $50/yr for 3 years; Emeritus complimentary (members 65+ with 15+ years Regular membership); Honorary complimentary for extraordinary contributors; $50/yr for developing-economy applicants; discounted rates for IAPIDS partner society members residing outside US/Canada. Includes member-discounted meeting registration, reduced journal article processing fees, eligibility for grants, access to member-only resources, and Find an Immunologist participation.
• CIS Foundation (Grants & B.E.S.T. Campaign) 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting CIS through Scholar Grants, the B.E.S.T. Campaign (Building, Educating, Supporting, Transforming the clinical immunology workforce and research), planned giving, the Recognize a Mentor program, and stock transfer donations. Also administers I-CIS Innovation Grants and Junior Faculty Grants for CIS members.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asia-Pacific Society of Immunodeficiencies (APSID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner society providing discounted membership to CIS members residing outside US and Canada. Part of IAPIDS global initiative to promote unity within the immunology field.
• African Society for Immunodeficiencies (ASID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner society providing discounted membership to CIS members. Part of IAPIDS initiative connecting immunology societies globally.
• European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner society offering discounted membership to CIS members outside US and Canada. Collaborates on meetings, training, and research. ESID summer schools were foundational for CIS educational programs.
• Latin American Society for Immunodeficiencies (LASID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner society (originally founded as LAGID in 1993) providing discounted membership and collaboration on Latin American immunology initiatives.
• Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner society offering discounted CIS membership to members residing outside US and Canada. Part of IAPIDS global network.
• JProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing discounted membership to CIS members as part of international immunology society collaboration.
• Japanese Society for Immunodeficiency and Autoinflammatory Diseases (JSIAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner society offering discounted membership to CIS members residing outside US and Canada through IAPIDS.
• IPOPI (International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsement partner for advocacy statements on PIDs and disability support. CIS has endorsed IPOPI advocacy statements and collaborates on patient advocacy initiatives.
• Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium (PIDTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research consortium focused on treatment of primary immunodeficiencies. Regular meeting attendance is a criterion for FCIS designation.
• Rockefeller University PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationPublisher of Journal of Human Immunity (JHI), CIS's official journal. The journal publishes through rupress.org with editorial leadership from Editor-in-Chief Jean-Laurent Casanova.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Hematology (ASH):
• Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) comparable: International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS): Global umbrella organization for national immunology societies. Comparable membership/society model and serves many of the same constituents CIS engages through IAPIDS, but at a broader international-policy level.

Direct peers

• American Association of Immunologists (AAI): The primary U.S. professional society for research immunologists, publishing The Journal of Immunology. Comparable society model (membership, meetings, journal) but more research-oriented versus CIS's clinical focus.
• Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS): Umbrella organization of clinical immunology societies worldwide. CIS is a member society of FOCIS; they directly compete for educational programming, meeting attendance, and clinical immunology thought leadership.
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): Largest U.S. professional society for allergists/immunologists. Direct competitor for clinical immunology members, meeting attendance, and CME programming, though AAAAI's scope is broader (encompassing allergy and asthma).
• European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID): European counterpart to CIS with a near-identical mission focused on primary immunodeficiencies. CIS's IAPIDS partner and a direct peer in clinical immunology education, registry work, and summer school programming.
• American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI): U.S.-based professional college for allergists/immunologists with overlapping membership and a competing annual meeting. Highly comparable mission and member value proposition to CIS, though with broader clinical scope.

Emerging players

• Society for Pediatric Research (SPR): Pediatric research society with a similar nonprofit membership model, annual meeting, and journal (Pediatric Research). Comparable scale and structure to CIS, useful as a small-specialty-society benchmark.

Regional players

• Latin American Society for Immunodeficiencies (LASID): Regional peer focused on primary immunodeficiencies in Latin America. CIS IAPIDS partner; comparable society model serving a different geography with overlapping scientific scope.

Others

• Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF): Patient-advocacy nonprofit for the primary immunodeficiency community. Not a direct competitor for members, but closely aligned mission, overlapping IAPIDS/IPOPI networks, and a key partner for CIS's Find an Immunologist and advocacy programming.

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