Microbial pathogenesis is a multifaceted process by which microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, cause disease in their host organisms. Understanding the mechanisms underlying microbial pathogenesis is crucial for developing effective strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases. Microbial pathogens employ a variety of virulence factors, such as toxins, adhesion molecules, and evasion mechanisms, to colonize host tissues, evade immune responses, and cause tissue damage. The study of microbial pathogenesis encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including microbiology, immunology, genetics, and molecular biology. Advances in molecular techniques, such as genome sequencing and gene editing, have greatly expanded our knowledge of microbial pathogenesis and facilitated the development of novel therapeutics and vaccines targeting virulence factors and host-pathogen interactions.
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 : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada