Congratulations to Ashutosh Mangalam, PhD, who has been appointed to serve as the Society for Mucosal Immunology’s Chair of the Communications Committee for the 2026–27 term.

The Society for Mucosal Immunology is an international scientific organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and collaboration in mucosal immunology. As Chair of the Communications Committee, Mangalam will lead the Society's efforts to strengthen scientific communication and community engagement. The committee oversees the Society's digital communications, ensuring that the SMI website provides timely, engaging, and relevant content for the global mucosal immunology community.

In this leadership role, Mangalam will work closely with committee members, SMI staff, and the Society's leadership to develop and implement communication strategies that support SMI's mission and strategic priorities. He will also chair committee meetings, establish annual goals and priorities, foster member engagement, and provide recommendations and updates to the SMI Board of Councilors.

This appointment recognizes Mangalam's longstanding contributions to the Society, including his service on the Communications Committee and his involvement in expanding SMI's scientific outreach through its podcast and digital communication initiatives.