On May 3-5, 2023 Tbilisi State Medical University and Georgian Association of Allergology and  ClinicalImmunology organized the International Congress of Immunologists. The event included several directions: XII Georgian National Congress of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, VIII European Congress on Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), II International Conference on coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19), sessions of the World Allergy School.

Academician Revaz Sepiashvili, the President of the Georgian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology noted, latest achievements in fundamental research in allergology and immunology, immunology diseases management and accumulated experiences were discussed at the congress. Professor Zurab Vadachkoria Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University noted the congress is a brilliant manifestation of implementing international standards in Georgia and expanding professional networks worldwide. 

“World leading speakers in allergology and immunology have visited the congress and discussed contemporary issues in the field. I am proud that we are part of such an outstanding and global event in Georgia. The congress is a brilliant opportunity for young doctors to expand professional networks. The event will definitely boost development of immunology and allergology in Georgia” – said Professor Zurab Vadachkoria. 

The date of Tbilisi congress corresponded to the International Day of Immunology and World Asthma Week. Tbilisi hosted world leading scientists with the support of Tbilisi State Medical University.  

The co-chair of the congress was Professor Tinatin Chikovani, Head of the TSMU Immunology Department and a member of the executive committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS). Professor Tinatin Chikovani highlighted that the conference was a unique opportunity for young doctors to communicate with international scientists personally.

“The forum is responding to important dates, The International Day of Immunology and World Asthma Week. The goal of the forum is to raise awareness of medical society about the latest achievements in immunology. Impact of the field advances on the healthcare system. Within the framework of the forum important issues suggested to be implemented in clinical practices were discussed. It is noteworthy that more than 700 participants were registered to attend the forum this year” – said Professor Tinatin Chikovani. 

The World Allergy School was organized in Tbilisi for the second time. The school was led by the trainers of the World Allergy Organization.

The congress was attended by world leading scientists: Professor Bryan Martin (USA) - President of the World Allergy Organization (WAO), Professor Adnan Custovic (UK) - Member of Directors of WAO, Professor Michael Levin (USA) - Member of Directors of WAO, Professor Stefano Del Giacco (Italy) - President of European Academy of Allergology and ClinicalImmunology (EAACI), Professor Mohamed Shamji (UK) - Vice President of EAACI, Professor Michael Ratcliffe (Canada) - Member of the Executive Committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies(IUIS).