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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Viral Infections and Virology
Viral Infections and Virology
The study of viral infections and virology is crucial in understanding how viruses impact human health. With their ability to mutate and adapt rapidly, viruses continue to challenge scientists and healthcare systems worldwide. From influenza and HIV to emerging viruses like COVID-19, each presents unique threats to public health. In the field of viral infections and virology, ongoing research into virus-host interactions, transmission mechanisms, and immune responses is essential for developing effective vaccines and antiviral treatments. The rapid pace of viral evolution necessitates the continuous advancement of diagnostic techniques, surveillance systems, and therapeutic strategies to mitigate the global impact of viral outbreaks.
Committee Members
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Yazdan Mirzanejad
University of British Columbia, Canada Infection 2026 Speakers
Michele Mishto
Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Seki Masafumi
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 : 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