Influenza 2010: Zoonotic Influenza and Human Health (Influenza 2010)
Venue: St Hilda\'s College
Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Event Date/Time: Sep 22, 2010 | End Date/Time: Sep 23, 2010 |
Registration Date: Aug 13, 2010 | |
Early Registration Date: Apr 23, 2010 | |
Abstract Submission Date: Jun 25, 2010 | |
Paper Submission Date: Jun 30, 2010 |
Description
* Epidemiology and evolution of animal viruses, including avian and swine
* Migratory birds in influenza epidemiology
* Molecular biology and analysis of viral strains - molecular genetics of host-pathogen interaction
* Virulence and pathogenecity
* Mathematical models
* National and international surveillance, containment, management and contingency strategies
* Antiviral drug development and treatment strategies, including vaccination
* Advances in viral detection and identification technologies
* Economic impact on veterinary industry
Scientific Advisory Board
* Professor Robert Webster, St Jude Children's Hospital, USA
* Dr Dennis Alexander, Veterinary Laboratories Agency, UK
* Professor Anthony Nash, The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK
* Dr John McCauley, National Institute for Medical Research, London
* Dr Ian Brown, Veterinary Laboratories Agency, UK
* Professor John Oxford, Retroscreen Virology Ltd, UK
* Dr Munir Iqbal, Institute for Animal Research, UK
Important Dates
* Early registration: 23 April 2010
* Podium abstracts: 23 April 2010
* Poster abstracts: 25 June 2010
* Registration deadline: 13 August 2010
* Late/on site registration: Subject to availability
Who Should Attend
* Academic, Research and healthcare: Group and Lab Heads, Postdoctoral Scientists and Graduate Research Students, Research Managers, Physicians and Doctors
* Biotech and Pharma: CEOs, Chief Scientists, Group Heads and Team Leaders, Senior and Junior Research Scientists, Research Managers
* Journalists from Scientific and Popular Media