For Members

Join IFSI

We encourage anyone who is interested in itch mechanisms and treatment to join IFSI. Being a member of IFSI has a number of advantages and benefits, beyond the knowledge that you are part of a group of prestigious itch researchers and clinicians dedicated to understanding and alleviating acute and especially chronic itch. Below are just some of the added benefits of IFSI membership.

  • New, reduced membership fees. Trainees (residents, post-docs) only $40/year, medical and pre-doctoral students $0, members from developing countries $40/year
  • Access to members-only information at the IFSI website. This includes:
    -access to member contact information
    -access to recently-published studies and other research findings
  • Reduced publication fees for the new open-access journal, Itch, starting in 2016.
  • Reduced registration fee to attend the biennial World Congress on Itch.
  • Possibility of financial support to attend the biennial World Congress on Itch.
  • Invitation to members-only events at the biennial World Congress on Itch.
  • The opportunity to actively participate in selecting future sites for the biennial World Congress on Itch.
  • The opportunity to actively participate in the selection of officers and board members of IFSI to shape future initiatives and directions.

How to become a member

Please fill out the Membership Form and become a Member:

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