Building a thriving immunology community in Chile

The field of immunology in Chile has evolved remarkably over the past few decades, from a nascent discipline to a dynamic and rapidly developing community with significant international visibility. In this commentary, we, Fabiola Osorio and María Rosa Bono, offer personal reflections on the challenges and opportunities facing Chile's immunology community. As researchers who both returned to Chile after extensive training abroad, we have seen the dynamic nature of the Immunology field within our country. Our opinions also arise from our experiences as past presidents of the Chilean Association of Immunology (ASOCHIN; 2016-2019 MRB; 2019-2021 FO), the main scientific society congregating immunology researchers in Chile, where we have witnessed firsthand the growth of the local immunological community. Our testimonies and those of our colleagues highlight the resilience, creativity and collaborative spirit that have allowed Chile to carve out its place in global immunology.