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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

June 25 -27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Host Pathogen Interactions

Host Pathogen Interactions

Host-pathogen interactions represent a dynamic interplay between a host organism and a pathogenic microorganism. At the molecular level, pathogens employ various strategies to invade host tissues, evade immune detection, and replicate. Host cells, in turn, deploy an intricate array of defense mechanisms to recognize, neutralize, and eliminate invading pathogens. Recognition of pathogens by the host's innate immune system is often mediated by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that detect conserved microbial structures known as pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). This recognition triggers signaling cascades leading to the activation of immune responses, including the release of cytokines, chemokines, and the recruitment of immune cells. Adaptive immunity, involving T and B lymphocytes, plays a crucial role in specific pathogen recognition and long-term immunity. T cells recognize antigens presented by infected cells, triggering an immune response tailored to the specific pathogen. B cells produce antibodies that neutralize pathogens and mark them for destruction by other immune cells. Pathogens, on the other hand, have evolved numerous strategies to evade host immune defenses. These include the modulation of host cell signaling, antigenic variation, and interference with immune cell functions. Some pathogens can even subvert host immune responses to establish persistent infections.Understanding the molecular intricacies of host-pathogen interactions provides insights into disease pathogenesis and guides the development of therapeutic strategies. Research in this field continues to uncover new facets of the complex relationship between hosts and pathogens, informing the design of vaccines, antiviral drugs, and immunotherapies.

Committee Members
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

IDFISH Technology, United States
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Yazdan Mirzanejad

Yazdan Mirzanejad

University of British Columbia, Canada
Infection 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Infection Conference - Michele Mishto

Michele Mishto

Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Seki Masafumi

Seki Masafumi

Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Chukwuemeka Iloegbu

Chukwuemeka Iloegbu

NYU/Emarin, United States
Speaker at Infection Conference - Stephanie Maltais

Stephanie Maltais

University of Montreal, Canada
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