Important Dates

Welcome Drink: November 4th, 2025
Conference: November 5th – 8th, 2025
Venue: Chung-Hwa Hall, The Magic School of Green Technology, NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Before June 1st, 2025 at least one of the authors must register as a delegate. By this submission deadline, Elsevier and the conference organizers will be able to provide conference delegates with a special edition of the Fish and Shellfish Immunology that includes all accepted abstracts!

Registration

Early Bird Registration Begins
Feb. 3, 2025
Early Bird Registration Ends
Aug. 31, 2025
Deadline for registering for Oral and Poster Presentations
Jun. 1, 2025
Deadline for registering for General Participants
Sep. 30, 2025

Abstract

Opening Abstract Submissions
Feb. 3, 2025
Deadline for Abstract Submissions
Jun. 1, 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification
Aug. 1, 2025

Student Travel Award

for more details, please see “Award
Deadline for Student Travel Award
Jun. 1, 2025
Successful applicant Notification
Aug. 1, 2025
Requirements:
  1. Complete online travel award application form
  2. Student enrollment certificate from university
  3. Recommendation letter from Supervisor
  4. Research report no more than 4 pages

Welcome Message

Welcome Note by President of ISFSI

On behalf of the ISFSI Board, and as the proud President of this Society, it is my great honor to invite you to participate in the 5th Conference of the International Society of Fish and Shellfish Immunology (5th ISFSI). For the first time, this prestigious event will be held in Asia, taking place in Taiwan in November 2025.

We warmly welcome participants from academia and industry who share a passion for the dynamic field of Fish and Shellfish Immunology. We encourage young and talented researchers from around the globe to step forward and showcase their most recent and outstanding achievements.

As with previous conferences, the local organizing committee, in close collaboration with the ISFSI, has prepared a compelling program featuring inspiring keynote and invited speeches. We look forward to receiving numerous abstracts, which will be rigorously evaluated by the scientific committee. Selected abstracts will be presented as either oral or poster presentations during the event.

The 5th ISFSI will encompass a diverse range of topics, from foundational studies on immune mechanisms to cutting-edge functional and technological advancements in the field. This four-day conference is designed to serve as an exceptional platform for students and researchers to provide inclusion, exchange ideas, establish collaborations, and immerse themselves in state-of-the-art research.

To further support emerging talents, the society strongly encourages students to participate in the oral and poster presentation competitions, with opportunities to win the prestigious Best Presentation Awards. Additionally, a contest offering full and partial scholarships is available for young researchers actively participating in the event. For more details, please visit the conference homepage.

In summary, I am thrilled to invite as many of you as possible to Taiwan for this exceptional event. I look forward to witnessing the vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas that defines ISFSI conferences as the leading platform for advancing immunological research in fish and shellfish, with a clear and focused dedication to these taxa.

On behalf of the ISFSI Board,
Jorge Galindo-Villegas PhD.
President

Welcome Note by Honorary Chair of LOC

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee of the 5th ISFSI, it is both a privilege and an honour to welcome you to NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan. Organizing a conference of this scale is no easy feat. The organizing committee has put in tremendous effort to plan a remarkable event and ensure that the presentations and content uphold a high technical standard. NCKU is a perfectly appropriate venue for this conference, as it is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in fisheries and aquaculture. We aim to create a welcoming environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

The theme of the 5th ISFSI centers on the latest advancements in the immunology of aquatic animals. We hope that this conference will serve as another step toward deepening our understanding of fish and shellfish immunology and exploring key developments in strategies for controlling or preventing aquatic diseases. This event provides an excellent platform for researchers and students to share their valuable research, experiences, and compete for exciting awards. Beyond knowledge sharing, the 5th ISFSI also offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded academics. We encourage participants to take part in the tour, which promises to be an enriching experience.

The Local Organizing Committee and I look forward to vibrant exchanges of ideas, and your active participation will make the 5th ISFSI both fruitful and impactful.

We look forward to welcoming you to Taiwan in November 2025.

On behalf of the LOC,
National Chair Professor Grace Chu-Fang Lo
Honorary Chair