Himalayan Symposium on Immunology (HSI)
Innate Immune Regulation | Adaptive Immunobiology | Host-pathogen Interaction
Cancer Immunity | Autoreactive Inflammation | Evolutionary Immunology
About
Immune science and mountain spirit—curated experiences at every step
Himalayan Symposium on Immunology (HSI 2026)- a four-day symposium in Dharmashala, Himachal Prasad, India, dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in immunology across South and Southeast Asia. HSI 2026 will bring together leading international experts and accomplished regional investigators to foster meaningful academic exchange, catalyze new collaborations, and engage in focused, high-impact discussions.
Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas - crisp mountain air, cedar forests, and a setting that encourages dialogue long after the final slide - we look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable scientific gathering.
Dates: 11th - 15th December 2026
Highlights
Where immunology meets discovery, dialogue, and the Himalayas
Sessions
Innate Immune Regulation · Adaptive Immunobiology · Host-pathogen Interaction · Cancer Immunity · Autoreactive Inflammation · Evolutionary Immunology
Poster Evening
Curated, high-interaction poster walk with flash talks
Industry & Tools Showcase
Emerging platforms in single-cell/spatial
Sight-Seeing
Gentle, scenic trail (3–4 hours with pauses), parallel heritage walk option
Gala/Bon fire Night
Mountain-chic evening with local flavours and music
Venue & Stay
Sterling Darjeeling
265W+7XC, No: B1, Ghoom Monastery Rd, Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102
Organisers
A symposium born out of Ashoka’s commitment to cutting-edge bioscience
