10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Exogenous Retroviruses
Exogenous retroviruses represent a fascinating class of viruses that have integrated into the genome of their host organisms. These viruses, characterized by their unique ability to reverse transcribe their RNA genome into DNA, have left an indelible mark on the evolution of various species. One notable example is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), responsible for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV, having zoonotic origins, likely jumped from non-human primates to humans in Central Africa. The virus's integration into the human genome has raised intriguing questions about the impact of exogenous retroviruses on human evolution and susceptibility to certain diseases. Research into these viruses extends beyond human health, encompassing diverse organisms, from plants to animals, where exogenous retroviruses have influenced genetic diversity and adaptation over millions of years.
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Michele Mishto
Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Masafumi Seki
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Stephanie Maltais
University of Montreal, Canada
Smriti Chaudhary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain
Title : Mathematical modeling of COVID-19 dynamics in a West African context
Christabel Emaeyak James, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Title : Severe influenza and other related respiratory infection cases during Omicron era in Japan
Masafumi Seki, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan