General Society Support
2008 General Society Support Opportunities
Charitable Contributions (any amount)
Supports the general educational objectives and initiatives of iSBTc. Supporter receives acknowledgement through listing as "General Supporter" on promotional material including programs, event signs and iSBTc website.
Journal Subscriptions for Members: $75,000
Provided to current iSBTc members. Yearly subscription to scholarly publication, Journal of Immunotherapy, the official journal of iSBTc. Journal is ranked 37 of 113 in Immunology and has impact factor of 3.983. Supporter receives acknowledgement through listing on iSBTc website and full page advertisement in one issue.
Young Investigator Awards: $25,000
One Presidential Award, 3 Presidential Travel Awards and 6 iSBTc Travel Awards for the 23rd Annual Meeting will be presented to young investigators selected by excellence in abstract, oral and poster presentations. Supporter receives acknowledgement through placement of name on introduction slide for Presidential Session and in all promotional material for the awards including the iSBTc website, meeting programs and onsite signs.
Website Development: $20,000
Thorough redesign of iSBTc website. Planned enhancements include "hot topic" discussion boards, Board, member and award winner profiles, society documents, job postings, accomplishments, news, calendar of events, search function. Supporter acknowledged through placement of name, logo and link from logo to website of supporter's choice on iSBTc general web pages.
Electronic Newsletter (2 issues/year): $15,000
Distributed to iSBTc Membership. Planned features include society news, current events, program information, Board, member and award winner profiles, committee activities, society initiatives. Supporter receives acknowledgement through placement of name and logo on cover (or banner) of newsletter.
International Scholars Awards: $5,000 each
5-10 awards given to international colleagues in biological therapy from countries where opportunities for specialized training and scientific advancement for scientists and physicians are limited. Provides access to cutting-edge education, networking, and guidance for 5-10 recipients through payment of all costs associated with attending the iSBTc Annual Meeting and meeting with a US mentor.
