In addition to the full program, there are two satellite symposia which might be of interest:
Emerging Zoonoses and Priority Pathogens
Organizers:
Selena M. Sagan, The University of British Columbia
Kanta Subbarao, Université Laval and University of Melbourne
Emerging infectious diseases, public health emergencies of international concern, epidemics, and pandemics are predominantly zoonotic in origin, with over 70% originating from a wildlife source. While high-throughput sequencing enabled the rapid identification of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) as the causative agent of COVID-19, the lack of outbreak mitigation expertise, infrastructure, surveillance strategies, and overall pandemic readiness limited our preparedness and response. Despite this recent experience, we remain unprepared for future pandemics despite our awareness of the ongoing global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), monkeypox, and African swine fever and regional outbreaks of Nipah virus, Dengue virus, and Chikungunya virus. The goal of our satellite symposium is to bring together virologists, immunologists, biologists, and disease ecologists for talks and discussions to identify gaps in One Health competencies and promote best practices in emerging zoonoses research. This will serve as a venue for knowledge exchange across fields and between nations, as well as an update on cutting-edge research on emerging and re-emerging viral pathogens.
Trainee Workshop: Exploring the Intersection of Culture, Communication, And Mentorship in Science.
Organizers:
Roberto Miguel Alers-Velazquez, Dartmouth College, Councilor For Virology Trainees
Laura St. Clair, Johns Hopkins University, Councilors For Virology Trainees
This satellite symposium, designed as a trainee-only event, will allow trainees to reflect openly on their relationships within academia, focusing on communication challenges and cultural differences within academic settings. Participants will learn to discuss common barriers to effective communication and explore strategies for fostering better academic mentorship. Additionally, the symposium will address the impact of cultural differences and encourage trainees to express themselves authentically, reducing the need for code-switching. The goal is to empower trainees with practical tools and tactics to enhance their working relationships with advisors and create more inclusive and supportive academic environments.
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