🏆 From ILCquest Grant to New Scientific Connections!
Marie Marotel, Scientist at iBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal presented her project at the NK2026 Meeting in Monopoli, Italy, supported by an ILCquest YRI Conference Grant.
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Marie Marotel, Scientist at iBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal presented her project at the NK2026 Meeting in Monopoli, Italy, supported by an ILCquest YRI Conference Grant.
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October 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM
🏆 From ILCquest Grant to New Scientific Connections!
Marie Marotel, Scientist at iBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal presented her project at the NK2026 Meeting in Monopoli, Italy, supported by an ILCquest YRI Conference Grant.
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Marie Marotel, Scientist at iBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal presented her project at the NK2026 Meeting in Monopoli, Italy, supported by an ILCquest YRI Conference Grant.
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🔬 ILCquest Webinar Series
Epigenetic and Transcriptional Regulation of ILCs - Opportunities and Challenges for Immunotherapies!
With Sebastian Scheer, PhD, ADR from Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and Monash University, Australia.
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Epigenetic and Transcriptional Regulation of ILCs - Opportunities and Challenges for Immunotherapies!
With Sebastian Scheer, PhD, ADR from Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and Monash University, Australia.
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August 11, 2026 at 6:21 AM
🔬 ILCquest Webinar Series
Epigenetic and Transcriptional Regulation of ILCs - Opportunities and Challenges for Immunotherapies!
With Sebastian Scheer, PhD, ADR from Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and Monash University, Australia.
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Epigenetic and Transcriptional Regulation of ILCs - Opportunities and Challenges for Immunotherapies!
With Sebastian Scheer, PhD, ADR from Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and Monash University, Australia.
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🎗️ Celebrating 5 Years of the Cancer Mission
Representing COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, our Action Chair Dr Ivana Stojanovic is taking part in this important event, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the future of cancer research and innovation.
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Representing COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, our Action Chair Dr Ivana Stojanovic is taking part in this important event, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the future of cancer research and innovation.
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September 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
🎗️ Celebrating 5 Years of the Cancer Mission
Representing COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, our Action Chair Dr Ivana Stojanovic is taking part in this important event, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the future of cancer research and innovation.
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Representing COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, our Action Chair Dr Ivana Stojanovic is taking part in this important event, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the future of cancer research and innovation.
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The First Management Committee Meeting of COST Action CA24117 – “Innate lymphoid cells – the European quest for innovative cancer prognosis and immunotherapy (ILCquest)” at @costprogramme.bsky.social
www.cost.eu/actions/CA24...
www.cost.eu/actions/CA24...
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The First Management Committee Meeting of COST Action CA24117 – “Innate lymphoid cells – the European quest for innovative cancer prognosis and immunotherapy (ILCquest)” at @costprogramme.bsky.social
www.cost.eu/actions/CA24...
www.cost.eu/actions/CA24...
Dr. Ivan Koprivica promoted ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) at the Immunological Society of Serbia meeting on 4 Dec, University of Kragujevac.
A great opportunity to grow our network!
A great opportunity to grow our network!
December 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Dr. Ivan Koprivica promoted ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) at the Immunological Society of Serbia meeting on 4 Dec, University of Kragujevac.
A great opportunity to grow our network!
A great opportunity to grow our network!
🎓 COST Academy Training | How to Coordinate International Research Networks
On 28 September 2026, Dr Ahmet Eken, Management Committee Member of COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, participated in the COST Academy training held in Brussels.
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On 28 September 2026, Dr Ahmet Eken, Management Committee Member of COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, participated in the COST Academy training held in Brussels.
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October 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM
🎓 COST Academy Training | How to Coordinate International Research Networks
On 28 September 2026, Dr Ahmet Eken, Management Committee Member of COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, participated in the COST Academy training held in Brussels.
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On 28 September 2026, Dr Ahmet Eken, Management Committee Member of COST Action CA24117 – ILCquest, participated in the COST Academy training held in Brussels.
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Ivana Stojanović, ILCquest Action Chair, and Suzana Stanisavljević, ILCquest Grant Holder Manager (IBISS) attended the Belgrade Bioinformatics Conference on 9 June 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia.
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June 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Ivana Stojanović, ILCquest Action Chair, and Suzana Stanisavljević, ILCquest Grant Holder Manager (IBISS) attended the Belgrade Bioinformatics Conference on 9 June 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia.
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We are pleased to share that Prof. Guido Ferlazzo, menagement committee of ILCquest, participated in the 2-day COST Training Event on Science for Policy and International Scientific Networking in Brussels.
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June 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
We are pleased to share that Prof. Guido Ferlazzo, menagement committee of ILCquest, participated in the 2-day COST Training Event on Science for Policy and International Scientific Networking in Brussels.
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Joana Pereira das Neves promoted ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) at the British Society for Immunology Congress 2025 in Liverpool.
📅 3 Dec – Presented the Action and invited researchers to join our Working Groups.
A great opportunity to expand our network!
📅 3 Dec – Presented the Action and invited researchers to join our Working Groups.
A great opportunity to expand our network!
December 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Joana Pereira das Neves promoted ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) at the British Society for Immunology Congress 2025 in Liverpool.
📅 3 Dec – Presented the Action and invited researchers to join our Working Groups.
A great opportunity to expand our network!
📅 3 Dec – Presented the Action and invited researchers to join our Working Groups.
A great opportunity to expand our network!
COST Action CA24117 (#ILCquest) successfully held its 1st meeting in Belgrade (Mar 23–24, 2026) 🇪🇺
👥 160 members | 30+ countries
📍 89 participants
🎤 Plenaries by Joanna F Neves & Giuseppe Sciume
🔬 Focus: ILCs in cancer prognosis & immunotherapy
#COSTAction #Immunology #CancerResearch
👥 160 members | 30+ countries
📍 89 participants
🎤 Plenaries by Joanna F Neves & Giuseppe Sciume
🔬 Focus: ILCs in cancer prognosis & immunotherapy
#COSTAction #Immunology #CancerResearch
April 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM
COST Action CA24117 (#ILCquest) successfully held its 1st meeting in Belgrade (Mar 23–24, 2026) 🇪🇺
👥 160 members | 30+ countries
📍 89 participants
🎤 Plenaries by Joanna F Neves & Giuseppe Sciume
🔬 Focus: ILCs in cancer prognosis & immunotherapy
#COSTAction #Immunology #CancerResearch
👥 160 members | 30+ countries
📍 89 participants
🎤 Plenaries by Joanna F Neves & Giuseppe Sciume
🔬 Focus: ILCs in cancer prognosis & immunotherapy
#COSTAction #Immunology #CancerResearch
🏆 From ILCquest Grant to Best Poster Award!
Congratulations to Laura Amo, Postdoc at Biobizkaia HRI, on receiving the Best Poster Award for her research on enhancing NK cell antitumor immunity through cytokine preactivation and ADCC.
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Congratulations to Laura Amo, Postdoc at Biobizkaia HRI, on receiving the Best Poster Award for her research on enhancing NK cell antitumor immunity through cytokine preactivation and ADCC.
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September 30, 2026 at 10:16 AM
🏆 From ILCquest Grant to Best Poster Award!
Congratulations to Laura Amo, Postdoc at Biobizkaia HRI, on receiving the Best Poster Award for her research on enhancing NK cell antitumor immunity through cytokine preactivation and ADCC.
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Congratulations to Laura Amo, Postdoc at Biobizkaia HRI, on receiving the Best Poster Award for her research on enhancing NK cell antitumor immunity through cytokine preactivation and ADCC.
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🎉 We are proud to announce the publication of the first paper created through collaboration between ILCquest members!
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🔗 Read the full article:
doi.org/10.1038/s420...
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🔗 Read the full article:
doi.org/10.1038/s420...
August 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
🎉 We are proud to announce the publication of the first paper created through collaboration between ILCquest members!
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🔗 Read the full article:
doi.org/10.1038/s420...
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🔗 Read the full article:
doi.org/10.1038/s420...
📌 From COST Action ILC-quest
International Women’s Day
Interview with Joana F. Neves, Women in Science!
Member of the COST Action ILC Quest,
#InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomenInScience #ILCQuest #COSTAction #EquityInResearch #CollaborationInScience
International Women’s Day
Interview with Joana F. Neves, Women in Science!
Member of the COST Action ILC Quest,
#InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomenInScience #ILCQuest #COSTAction #EquityInResearch #CollaborationInScience
March 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM
📌 From COST Action ILC-quest
International Women’s Day
Interview with Joana F. Neves, Women in Science!
Member of the COST Action ILC Quest,
#InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomenInScience #ILCQuest #COSTAction #EquityInResearch #CollaborationInScience
International Women’s Day
Interview with Joana F. Neves, Women in Science!
Member of the COST Action ILC Quest,
#InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomenInScience #ILCQuest #COSTAction #EquityInResearch #CollaborationInScience
This year, ILCquest is supporting 5 Short-Term Scientific Missions and 4 Dissemination Conference Grants .
So far, 3 Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants have been awarded.
The next call will be opened in November 2026.
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So far, 3 Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants have been awarded.
The next call will be opened in November 2026.
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May 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
This year, ILCquest is supporting 5 Short-Term Scientific Missions and 4 Dissemination Conference Grants .
So far, 3 Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants have been awarded.
The next call will be opened in November 2026.
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So far, 3 Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants have been awarded.
The next call will be opened in November 2026.
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📢 PhD Opportunity in Clinical and Experimental Immunology
This opportunity may be of particular interest to members of the ILCquest network working in the field of innate immunity and ILC biology.
www.unige.it/en/students/phd-programmes
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This opportunity may be of particular interest to members of the ILCquest network working in the field of innate immunity and ILC biology.
www.unige.it/en/students/phd-programmes
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July 3, 2026 at 11:29 AM
📢 PhD Opportunity in Clinical and Experimental Immunology
This opportunity may be of particular interest to members of the ILCquest network working in the field of innate immunity and ILC biology.
www.unige.it/en/students/phd-programmes
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This opportunity may be of particular interest to members of the ILCquest network working in the field of innate immunity and ILC biology.
www.unige.it/en/students/phd-programmes
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ILCquest Action Chair, Ivana Stojanovic (IBISS), participated in the Action Chair Forum on 28 April 2026, and in the training “Understanding EU decision-making processes – how to advocate your interest” held on 21 May 2026 at the COST.
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June 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
ILCquest Action Chair, Ivana Stojanovic (IBISS), participated in the Action Chair Forum on 28 April 2026, and in the training “Understanding EU decision-making processes – how to advocate your interest” held on 21 May 2026 at the COST.
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SHOWCASING THE FIRST JOINT PROJECT FROM ILCquest
Shaping Mucosal Defences:
Notch Signalling and ILC2 Tissue Imprinting
Lead Researchers:
Dr. Rachel Golub & Dr. Joana F Neves,
ILCquest Members
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Shaping Mucosal Defences:
Notch Signalling and ILC2 Tissue Imprinting
Lead Researchers:
Dr. Rachel Golub & Dr. Joana F Neves,
ILCquest Members
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July 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
SHOWCASING THE FIRST JOINT PROJECT FROM ILCquest
Shaping Mucosal Defences:
Notch Signalling and ILC2 Tissue Imprinting
Lead Researchers:
Dr. Rachel Golub & Dr. Joana F Neves,
ILCquest Members
@efis-immunology.bsky.social
@costprogramme.bsky.social
Shaping Mucosal Defences:
Notch Signalling and ILC2 Tissue Imprinting
Lead Researchers:
Dr. Rachel Golub & Dr. Joana F Neves,
ILCquest Members
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@costprogramme.bsky.social
We are pleased to congratulate Diana, a postdoctoral researcher at King’s College London, on receiving a Poster Prize at #ILC6 in Vancouver.
Diana’s participation at the conference was supported through the ILCquest Young Researcher Inclusiveness Grant (YRIG).
Diana’s participation at the conference was supported through the ILCquest Young Researcher Inclusiveness Grant (YRIG).
June 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
We are pleased to congratulate Diana, a postdoctoral researcher at King’s College London, on receiving a Poster Prize at #ILC6 in Vancouver.
Diana’s participation at the conference was supported through the ILCquest Young Researcher Inclusiveness Grant (YRIG).
Diana’s participation at the conference was supported through the ILCquest Young Researcher Inclusiveness Grant (YRIG).
ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) was promoted by Ivana Stojanovic at the EFIS Retreat (Cavtat, Croatia, 22–24 April 2026).
ILCollnet (Innate Lymphoid Cells Collaborative Network Study Group), supported by EFIS and Immunology Letters, was also highlighted.
Strengthening collaboration in immunology
ILCollnet (Innate Lymphoid Cells Collaborative Network Study Group), supported by EFIS and Immunology Letters, was also highlighted.
Strengthening collaboration in immunology
April 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) was promoted by Ivana Stojanovic at the EFIS Retreat (Cavtat, Croatia, 22–24 April 2026).
ILCollnet (Innate Lymphoid Cells Collaborative Network Study Group), supported by EFIS and Immunology Letters, was also highlighted.
Strengthening collaboration in immunology
ILCollnet (Innate Lymphoid Cells Collaborative Network Study Group), supported by EFIS and Immunology Letters, was also highlighted.
Strengthening collaboration in immunology
Moments from the First Spring Meeting of ILCquest 🌿
Members of the ILCquest COST Action have met in Belgrade, Serbia, March 23-24, 2026. The meeting has brought together researchers and professionals to exchange ideas, build collaborations, advance research on innate lymphoid cells.
Members of the ILCquest COST Action have met in Belgrade, Serbia, March 23-24, 2026. The meeting has brought together researchers and professionals to exchange ideas, build collaborations, advance research on innate lymphoid cells.
March 24, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Moments from the First Spring Meeting of ILCquest 🌿
Members of the ILCquest COST Action have met in Belgrade, Serbia, March 23-24, 2026. The meeting has brought together researchers and professionals to exchange ideas, build collaborations, advance research on innate lymphoid cells.
Members of the ILCquest COST Action have met in Belgrade, Serbia, March 23-24, 2026. The meeting has brought together researchers and professionals to exchange ideas, build collaborations, advance research on innate lymphoid cells.
Promoting and disseminating ILCquest at the NK & ILC Symposium (12 March 2026, University of Freiburg).
Ivana Stojanovic presented the Action and a poster on ILC3 immune regulation in Type 1 Diabetes.
Ivana Stojanovic presented the Action and a poster on ILC3 immune regulation in Type 1 Diabetes.
March 13, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Promoting and disseminating ILCquest at the NK & ILC Symposium (12 March 2026, University of Freiburg).
Ivana Stojanovic presented the Action and a poster on ILC3 immune regulation in Type 1 Diabetes.
Ivana Stojanovic presented the Action and a poster on ILC3 immune regulation in Type 1 Diabetes.
📌 From COST Action ILCquest
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a powerful reflection from Mangala Srinivas!
#WomenInScience #EquityInAcademia #ILCQuest #COSTAction #InternationalWomensDay2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a powerful reflection from Mangala Srinivas!
#WomenInScience #EquityInAcademia #ILCQuest #COSTAction #InternationalWomensDay2026
March 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
📌 From COST Action ILCquest
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a powerful reflection from Mangala Srinivas!
#WomenInScience #EquityInAcademia #ILCQuest #COSTAction #InternationalWomensDay2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a powerful reflection from Mangala Srinivas!
#WomenInScience #EquityInAcademia #ILCQuest #COSTAction #InternationalWomensDay2026
On 3 March, Suzana Stanisavljević, Grant Holder Manager of the ILCquest COST Action, attended the GHM Workshop at the COST Association in Brussels, meeting Administrative Officers and GHMs from other COST Actions.
#COSTActions
#COSTActions
March 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
On 3 March, Suzana Stanisavljević, Grant Holder Manager of the ILCquest COST Action, attended the GHM Workshop at the COST Association in Brussels, meeting Administrative Officers and GHMs from other COST Actions.
#COSTActions
#COSTActions
✅ The first ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) webinar was successfully completed!
🎙 Dr. Ivana Stojanovic presented “ILC in Type 1 Diabetes,” highlighting new insights on innate lymphoid cells and future research.
💬 Strong engagement and discussion across the network, thank you to all participants!
🎙 Dr. Ivana Stojanovic presented “ILC in Type 1 Diabetes,” highlighting new insights on innate lymphoid cells and future research.
💬 Strong engagement and discussion across the network, thank you to all participants!
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 AM
✅ The first ILCquest COST Action (CA24117) webinar was successfully completed!
🎙 Dr. Ivana Stojanovic presented “ILC in Type 1 Diabetes,” highlighting new insights on innate lymphoid cells and future research.
💬 Strong engagement and discussion across the network, thank you to all participants!
🎙 Dr. Ivana Stojanovic presented “ILC in Type 1 Diabetes,” highlighting new insights on innate lymphoid cells and future research.
💬 Strong engagement and discussion across the network, thank you to all participants!
📢 Reminder – ILCquest Webinar!
🧬 ILC in type 1 diabetes
🎤 Ivana Stojanovic, PhD – IBISS, Belgrade
🗓 Feb 4 | 🕑 14:00 Budapest time
🔗 Join here: zoom.us/j/9668058534...
ID: 966 8058 5341 | Pass: 491517
#ILCquest #Immunology #COSTAction
🧬 ILC in type 1 diabetes
🎤 Ivana Stojanovic, PhD – IBISS, Belgrade
🗓 Feb 4 | 🕑 14:00 Budapest time
🔗 Join here: zoom.us/j/9668058534...
ID: 966 8058 5341 | Pass: 491517
#ILCquest #Immunology #COSTAction
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February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
📢 Reminder – ILCquest Webinar!
🧬 ILC in type 1 diabetes
🎤 Ivana Stojanovic, PhD – IBISS, Belgrade
🗓 Feb 4 | 🕑 14:00 Budapest time
🔗 Join here: zoom.us/j/9668058534...
ID: 966 8058 5341 | Pass: 491517
#ILCquest #Immunology #COSTAction
🧬 ILC in type 1 diabetes
🎤 Ivana Stojanovic, PhD – IBISS, Belgrade
🗓 Feb 4 | 🕑 14:00 Budapest time
🔗 Join here: zoom.us/j/9668058534...
ID: 966 8058 5341 | Pass: 491517
#ILCquest #Immunology #COSTAction