Envisaged in August 2015 and registered in July 2017, SIR is a non-profit association that will strive to serve as a biomarker consortium at the national level to facilitate the interaction between clinicians and basic scientists related to Inflammation Research. The diverse background of the society members, including academicians, researchers, basic scientists, clinicians and specialists, policy makers, and scientific experts has helped in establishing a strong foothold for the society. The society strives to achieve the mission through publications, scientific meetings, educational activities, policy work, and offering awards and grants to researchers and students.