Nature Reviews Neurology, Published online: 10 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41582-026-01204-z The International Society of Neuroimmunology (ISNI) Mid-Career Awards promote the next generation of neuroimmunologists by recognizing the contributions of emerging leaders in the field. Anne-Katrin Pröbstel was a 2025 awardee in Clinical Neuroimmunology. We spoke to her about her research and developments in neuroimmunology.