Conference Alert: Environmental Virology

October 7 - 9, 2010 Future Challenges in Food and Environmental Virology
Istanbul, Turkey Further information
2nd COST929 Symposium. A European Network for Environmental and Food Virology

Suggested reading: Environmental Microbiology Books

Conferencs Alert: Antivirals

October 10 - 13, 2010 International Conference on Antivirals for Neglected and Emerging Viruses (ICAV-9)
Lubeck, Germany Further information
ICAV-9 will focus on the discovery of antiviral therapies of disease caused by dengue virus, influenza virus, enteroviruses, chikungunyavirus, coronaviruses, and other emerging or neglected viruses. Also have a microsymposium on Targeting Host Factors in HIV/AIDS Therapy

Suggested reading: Frontiers in Dengue Virus Research

Respiratory Synctial Virus Symposium

December 2 - 5, 2010 Respiratory Synctial Virus Symposium

Rotterdam, Netherlands Further information
The symposium is the flagship event for leading investigators engaged in RSV research around the world. The objectives of the symposium are to provide a forum to help develop and deliver advancements in RSV research and to provide excellent peer-to-peer networking. The symposium will cover the following topics: Pathogenesis, Structure, Entry, Replication and Cell Biology, Clinical and Diagnostic Aspects, Immunology: Innate and Adaptive, Vaccine Development and Therapeutics: Antiviral and Other Strategies
Suggested reading: Virology Books

Influenza Conference

September 11 - 14, 2010 Fourth ESWI International Conference

Malta Further information
Fourth ESWI International Conference devoted to influenza to be held in Malta.The meeting will provide comprehensive scientific coverage of all disciplines involved in influenza prevention, control and treatment. Top-level scientific sessions with specific attention for new developments are the core of the conference. Additionally, the conference has a clearly delineated programme for public health officials and opinion leaders in health care work. These sessions also cover a broad field of interest and will certainly include an evaluation of the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology