The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) today announced the relaunch of Immunology Explained, a public communications initiative designed to connect people everywhere with clear, science-based information about the immune system and its impact on health. Immunology Explained will cover a broad range of immunology topics including vaccines, autoimmunity, cancer immunotherapy, and infectious diseases.
Launching during Health Literacy Month, Immunology Explained comes at a critical time when false claims and distrust in science are spreading rapidly, undermining public confidence in science and health. The initiative aims to counter these trends by offering accessible, engaging content across a new website and social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Dr. Uli von Andrian, AAI President, said, “Our members are responsible for some of the most significant biomedical discoveries of the past century, including the development of life-saving cancer immunotherapies, antibody therapies, transplant technologies, and vaccines. With Immunology Explained, we want to make immunology understandable and relevant by tapping into the expertise of the world’s leading immunologists to translate these discoveries into helpful, everyday insights for families, caregivers, policy makers, and everyone interested in immune health.”
Developed by AAI and our expert members, Immunology Explained connects immunology to overall health, helping people understand its link to common concerns such as allergies, childhood vaccines, infection, and even cancer. As an objective, independent, and trusted resource, Immunology Explained is research-backed and vetted by expert immunologists, promoting a deeper understanding of immune health that can help people and their loved ones live longer, healthier lives.
The initiative’s launch underscores AAI’s broader strategic goal to combat false claims and to strengthen public trust in science by increasing public understanding of the relevance of immunology to health. By translating cutting-edge discoveries into clear, everyday language, Immunology Explained empowers people to make health decisions with confidence and clarity.
“AAI has been advancing immunology for more than a century and never has the need to share science with the public been more urgent,” Dr. von Andrian added. “We are proud to offer Immunology Explained as a trusted, independent voice at a time when reliable health information is needed more than ever to protect the public health and sustain public support for life-saving biomedical research.”
Learn more at immunologyexplained.org and follow Immunology Explained on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
