January 15 - 16, 2011 Physical Virology
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference Seminar. GRC. The Physical Virology Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar will be held in conjunction with the Physical Virology Gordon Research Conference.
Suggested reading: Viruses and Interferon: Current Research Recent Advances in Plant Virology Virology books
January 16 - 21, 2011 Physical Virology
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference. GRC. The Physical Virology GRC covers viruses as paradigms for nanoscale assembly, transformation, and the properties of protein cages on that size scale as well as their applications. The principles underlying virus-inspired systems organization have been investigated by mathematicians, physicists, chemists, material scientists, and biologists. This diversity is a strength because of the breadth of perspectives but poses challenges because of the poor communication between disciplines. The field is changing at a pace that will be hard to maintain unless we find a common ground. The goal of this conference is to bring together, the physical, biological, and materials perspectives that are rapidly shaping the field of viruses as physical functional systems.
Suggested reading: Viruses and Interferon: Current Research Recent Advances in Plant Virology Virology books
January 30 - February 5, 2011 HIV/AIDS
Stellenbosch, South Africa Further information
EMBO Global Exchange Lecture Courses. European Molecular Biology Organization
Suggested reading: Viruses and Interferon: Current Research
March 23 - 26, 2011 21st Annual Meeting of the Gesellschaft fur Virologie (GfV, Society for Virology)
Freiburg, Germany Further information
The 21st Annual Meeting of the Gesellschaft fur Virologie (GfV, Society for Virology) together with the Deutsche Vereinigung zur Bekampfung der Viruskrankheiten e.V. will provide a forum for students, postdocs and established virologists to meet, exchange ideas and enjoy scientific as well as social interactions. The meeting will be held on the premises of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat Freiburg which is one of the top universities in Germany. The meeting will reflect the spirit and tradition of previous GfV Annual Meetings and will feature Keynote Lectures, Symposia, Workshops, spacious Poster Sessions and additional events.
Suggested reading: Viruses and Interferon: Current Research Virology books
March 25 - 30, 2011 Protection from HIV: Targeted Intervention Strategies
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Further information
Biological efforts to prevent HIV infection center on four independent approaches: inducing adaptive immune responses through vaccination, augmenting innate responses, using peri-exposure prophylactic drug therapy, and developing microbicides and/or recombinant antiviral microbial products. While all four of these approaches have promise, they still require significant optimization and further clinical trials. Indeed, successful prevention of HIV infection will likely require a combination of these approaches. Such development efforts require a better understanding of viral and immunological events at the site of transmission. This Keystone Symposia meeting will have a focus on mucosal immunology as well as the interplay between the virus and innate and adaptive immune responses, particularly during the acute phase of the infection. Leading experts in the fields will discuss recent scientific advances in these varied approaches to preventing infection and present data from recent clinical trials testing their efficacy.
Suggested reading: Alphaherpesviruses Vaccine Design Retroviruses: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Pathogenesis
May 23 - 28, 2011 Pathogenesis of Influenza: Virus-Host Interactions
Hong Kong, China Further information
The mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of influenza remain controversial. The direct cytopathic effects of viral replication, tissue tropism of the virus, viral-bacterial synergy, as well as innate host responses are inextricably linked and play roles to varying degrees in "seasonal," zoonotic and pandemic influenza, examples being the pandemics of 1918 and 2009 and H5N1 avian influenza. Animal models, though indispensible, have significant limitations with regard to physiological relevance to human disease. The current symposium brings together researchers working on the virus, viral receptors and tissue tropism, innate and adaptive immunity, systems biology and clinical aspects of lung injury and host defense, to address questions on the pathogenesis of influenza. The aim will be to integrate data from animal and ex vivo / in vitro human experimental models as well as human disease to understand pathogenesis of influenza and how this may lead to effective interventions. As this symposium will take place in the aftermath of the first pandemic in 40 years, there will be a wealth of new knowledge as well as intense scientific interest in the subject. In view of the particular interest in influenza and other viral respiratory diseases generated in the Asia-Pacific region arising from the avian flu H5N1 and SARS experience, situating the meeting in Hong Kong would be particularly appropriate.
Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology
May 29 - June 1, 2011 XI Spanish Congress of Virology
Granada, Spain Further information
XI Spanish Congress of Virology
Suggested reading: Virology books
May 29 - June 3, 2011 Viruses and Cells
Lucca, Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conferences. The 2011 Viruses and Cells Gordon Research Conference, the premier conference in the field of virology, will focus on the cell biology of virus infection, mechanisms of virus-host interactions, viral emergence and evolution, and development of antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.
Suggested reading: Virology books
June 24 - 25, 2011 Swiss Society for Microbiology Annual Congress: The Many Faces of Microbial Life
Zurich, Switzerland Further information
Swiss Society for Microbiology. The Many Faces of Microbial Life. To accommodate the broad diversity of interests and expertise of microbiologists gathered within the community the title chosen was: The Many Faces of Microbial Life. As a consequence, the program of the two days has covered a wide range of topics with emphasis on three broad research areas: "Microbial Communities: Structure, Function and Interactions" which highlighted recent advances in microbial ecology, "Molecular Microbiology and Infection" encompassed both infection biology and front-line fundamental research, and last but not least "Viral Diseases and Pandemics" provided the latest insights on the prominent diseases caused by different viruses and their global spread. In the tradition of previous society meetings, the three main themes have been highlighted in plenary lectures held by distinguished scientist as well as well as in parallel sessions featuring selected presentations by invited speakers. Additional oral presentations had been selected from the many abstracts submitted. Finally, a poster sessions provided participants and authors with ample time to discuss science in an informal atmosphere.
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books Virology books
July 24 - 26, 2011 Recent Advances In Pathogenic Human Viruses
Guangzhou, DC, USA Further information
ASBMB Special Symposium Series. The ASBMB Special Symposia program was established to provide specific or under-represented segments of the scientific community with opportunities to present unique, cutting-edge science and engage in active networking opportunities. Meeting attendees include graduate students, postdocs, investigators and industry professionals.
Suggested reading: Virology books
September 11 - 14, 2011 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
September 11 - 16, 2011 XV International Congress of Virology
Sapporo, Japan Further information
IUMS conference. Congress of the International Union of Microbiological Societies 2011
Suggested reading: Virology Books