Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society Inc

Programs: Norman cousins memorial lecture award was presented by dr carmine pariante on a genomic perspective on depression and inflammation, titled "what and where and when, and how and why and who". The norman cousins award is the highest honor given by the psychoneuroimmunology research society to an individual for outstanding contributions to research in psychoneuroimmunology.

the society held its 24nd annual meeting in galveston,texas to research perspectives in psychoneuroimmunology, and to communicate the research findings of its members. The meeting was held june 7-10, 2017. The meeting provided a forum for scientists to communicate current research findings, to present new ideas, and to ensure the growth and advancement of pni research by offering the opportunity for students to meet established scientists. Lecture series: george solomon memorial lecture by dr. Janice kiecolt-glaser. A generous pledge from susan keran solomon will support this special lecture series for years to come. This year's lecture was titled "explorations in inflammation,integrative medicine and diet". Also offered was an award lecture by dr. Chris fagundes for the robert alder new investigator award on "contributions of developmental psychoneuroimmunology to lifespan models of health". The pnirs excellence fund supported the "frontiers in pni lecture" series, that was started in 2011. This lecture was reserved for outstanding non-pnirs member scientists. By supporting outstanding invited lectures, the aim is to further increase the visibility of the society and to inspire the next generation of scientists exploring brain, behavior, and immunity. In structuring the annual meetings, substantial emphasis is placed upon trainees by providing update courses in basic disciplines (immunology, neuroscience, behavior) and by organizing a special dinner for trainees only. Travel awards, funded through an nih trainee travel grant, are given to encourage the participation of trainee members. New in 2016 was a plan to increase involvement of traniees. The trainee committe was asked to put forth names of trainees who will participate in all committees and the the board of directors as non-voting members. Twenty pnirs traniee scholars participated in 2017. The mayday fund made a two-year grant to support the research project, "non-viral interleukin-10 gene therapy: veterinary and human potential for osteoarthritis. " robert landry, from the colorado center for animal pain management and rehabilitation will be the principal investigator, along with linda watkins phd, professor at the university of colorado. Pnirs administered this fund, and 2017 was the second year for this project.

brain, behavior, and immunity, founded in 1987, is the official journal of the psychoneuroimmunology research society (pnirs). This innovative journal publishes peer-reviewed basic, experimental, and clinical studies dealing with behavioral, neural, endocrine, and immune system interactions in humans and animals. It is an international, interdisciplinary journal devoted to investigation of the physiological systems that integrate behavioral and immunological responses. The journal welcomes original research in neuroscience, immunology, integrative physiology, behavioral biology, psychiatry, psychology, and clinical medicine and is inclusive of research at the molecular, cellular, social, and organismic levels. The journal features online submission and review, leading to timely publication of experimental results. There are no submission fees or page charges for brain, behavior, and immunity, which is published six times a year. The publication, primer of psychoneuroimmunology research, provides a concise overview of the depth and breadth of the pni field. The primer contains 42 chapters authored by more than 75 experts covering the topics of immunity, the micro-biota, neuroinflammation, infectious disease, lifestyle and behavior, mental health, aging, pain, and sleep. The primer is a valuable resource for investigators new to the field, as well as those who are actively involved in multidisciplinary research of central nervous system immune interactions.