External Events

External Events of Potential Interest to VALIDATE Members

Global events

External events that may be of interest to VALIDATE members will be posted here. 

If you are hosting, or know of, any relevant events, please forward them to validate@ndm.ox.ac.uk so that we can list them here.

1 Aug

(Originally April - Postponed) BSI/VVN 'Frontiers in comparative immunology' series meeting (travel bursaries available), 2020

Frontiers in comparative immunology series: T cell biology, no registration deadline stated, travel bursaries from VVN are available, deadline 20 Feb 2020
19 Aug

12th European Mucosal Immunology Group Meeting (Travel Grants available), 2020

Early registration, abstract submissions and Travel Grant Applications are now possible until 28 Feb 2020, late registration closes 31 May 2020
15 Sep

(Originally March - Postponed) BactiVac 3rd Annual Network Meeting, 2020

4 Day Event in collaboration with The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Programme (KWTRP) taking place from 24-27 Mar 2020, registration closes once all available places are taken
12 Oct

16th World Congress on Public Health, 2020

Congress with theme of Public Health for the Future of Humanity: Analysis, Advocacy and Action, deadline for abstract submission is 1 Mar 2020
26 Oct

2nd International Caparica Conference on Leishmaniasis, 2020

To gather researchers working in areas related to leishmaniasis, from treatment to prevention, deadline to register + submit an abstract 15 Jun 2020
4 Nov

(Originally May - Postponed till November) Wellcome Genome Campus - Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, 2020

Conference including Genomes, Big Data and Emerging Technologies, deadline to register 7 Apr, bursary deadline 25 Feb and abstract deadline 10 Mar 2020
30 Nov

BSI Congress, 2020

Event with 6 confirmed topics for plenary sessions, registration date still to be announced
1 Dec

(Postponed until end of 2020) VIB Science Translational Immunology Conference, 2020

Conference aiming to bridge the translational gap in immunopathology, bringing together clinicians, research scientists, etc., to discuss prominent advances from the bench to the clinic, registration deadline 13 Mar (early bird 13 Feb)
20 Apr

6th Global Forum on TB Vaccines, 2021

Opportunity to review the state of the field, share the latest research findings, and identify new and innovative approaches to TB vaccine R&D. Registration and abstract submission to open soon
18 May

The European Melioidosis Congress, 2021

Save the date, further information to follow
9 Jul

BSI Symposium 'Fundamental Mechanisms of Immune Responses', 2020

BSI's West Midlands Immunology group symposium, with themes such as Innate Immunology, Tolerance, Adaptive Immunity and Inflammation, registration to open shortly
30 Jun

Women in Innovation Awards, 2020 (application open date TBA)

Up to 10 women will secure £50,000 each as well as a bespoke programme of coaching, mentoring and innovation growth support. The priority will be engaging women innovators across the whole of the UK.
25 Jun

(Postponed) The Early Career Microbiologists’ Forum (ECM) Summer Conference, 2020

Showcasing early career research, development and networking, no registration deadline stated
14 Jun

The 6th World One Health Congress, 2020

Discussing various global challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance, animal-human diseases, one health and more
12 Jun

(Originally June - Postponed till November) UK Clinical Vaccine Network Conference, 2020

Bringing together and showcasing the work of the UK clinical vaccine community, to facilitate co-operation and collaborate on future challenges, no registration deadline stated
8 Jun

Mycobacterium bovis Conference, 2020

Aiming to identify constraints & provide practical solutions for the control & eradication of M.bovis, no registration deadline stated
21 May

UUKi-BEIS Delivering Official Development Assistance - Regional Meetings, 2020

Informative sessions on Newton and GCRF funding, taking place on 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 11 May, 18 May and 21 May at various locations in UK. Deadline for expression of interest 2 Mar 2020
14 Apr

(Cancellled) BSP Spring Meeting, 2020

British Society for Parasitology Spring Meeting
30 Mar

(Postponed) BSI Oxford Immunology Symposium, 2020

BSI collaborating with University of Oxford Immunology Network to present a one day showcase of the immunology research happening across Oxford, registration now open
24 Mar

CDC World TB Day, 2020

A day where CDC and their partners share successes in TB prevention, as well as control and awareness of the challenges we facing in eliminating this disease
24 Mar

(Cancelled) World TB Day Symposium, 2020

Event is collaboration between LSHTM, UCL and the Francis Crick Institute; live-stream available
16 Mar

IVVN Conference, 2020

International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference, taking place from 16-18 Mar 2020 in Hanoi, Vietnam, no registration deadline stated
11 Mar

RSTMH Research Ideas Showcase, India, 2020

Meeting for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as recent graduates, to present their ideas for research in tropical medicine and global health to peers and senior experts, deadline to subit ideas 30 Jan 2020
11 Mar

RSM World TB Day Conference, 2020

Annual meeting to provide an update on tuberculosis science in London, UK
20 Feb

RSM Spotlight on falling vaccination rates, 2020

Unique event designed specifically for healthcare professionals, focusing on understanding why vaccination rates are in decline
19 Feb

'Optimmunize: Improving the beneficial effects of vaccines' Conference, 2020

Aims to improve the understanding of interactions between vaccines and the immune system, deadline for bursaries and abstracts is 10 and 17 Dec 2019 respectively
10 Feb

4th Global Conference and Expo on Vaccines Research & Development, 2020

Theme: Enhancing the Quality of Vaccine and Initiation and New Medicine, deadline to register 20 Dec 2019
6 Feb

IABS 3rd Human Challenge Trials in Vaccine Development Meeting, 2020

Workshop in Oxford on vaccine development, no registration deadline stated
31 Jan

RSTMH Topics in Infection, 2020

An event that has been bringing together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists for 45 years
30 Jan

London Centre for NTD Research - Anniversary Event, 2020

Networking event to shine a spotlight on the pivotal role that NTD research plays in shaping new approaches and frameworks to controlling and eliminating NTDs
27 Jan

Inaugural Lecture - TB or not TB? The fight for immunity, 2020

Lecture discussing the work carried out by Prof Jayne Hope with her PhD studies of the immune response to chemical allergens in mice, taking place at The Roslin Institute, Edinburgh
22 Jan

LSHTM Planetary Health Conference, 2020

Aiming to stimulate existing and new planetary health research conducted in West Africa
13 Dec

The Acid Fast Club - Winter Meeting, 2019

The UK based scientific research forum for Mycobacteria is holding their Winter meeting on 8 Jan 2020
12 Dec

Free Webinar - Staying well during your PhD, postdoc or research career, 2019

Evidence-based strategies to help you manage though periods of time during your scientific career
9 Dec

STEM for Britain, 2020

A poster competition at Westminster for early-career researchers, taking place on 9 Mar 2020
4 Dec

1st International Conference on NTDs in Africa, 2019

Cross-border partnership towards control and elimination of NTDs
4 Dec

LSHTM Research in Progress, 2019

This one-day meeting is designed specifically for early career investigators to present their unpublished research in progress to peers and senior experts in all fields of tropical medicine and global health.
2 Dec

FRSA Science Days - Thematic Seminar 'Tuberculosis in South Africa: perspectives', 2019

Workshop focusing on tuberculosis
2 Dec

BSI Congress, 2019

2-5 Dec 2019 (submission of topics for additional parallel sessions by 3 Oct 2018)
22 Nov

20th Asian Bioethics Conference (ABC20), 2019

To provide opportunity for all scholars around the world to gather feedback on their research, maximise networking opportunities, and learn the latest news on bioethics
18 Nov

5th International Conference on Vaccine R&D, 2019
11 Nov

ISCB Africa ASBCB Conference on Bioinformatics, 2019
9 Nov

Rwanda 2019 - Women Leaders in Global Health Conference

Providing a forum for established and emerging leaders to advance gender equity in health leadership
6 Nov

EACCR2 Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019

Presentation of research work from the project and students
4 Nov

Gnatwork International Workshop, 2019

To bring together researchers who have an interest in blackflies, sandflies and biting midges for networking and sharing of expertise
31 Oct

AMS Winter Science Meeting, 2019

Opportunity for AMS award holders to showcase their research and network with eachother
30 Oct

50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, 2019
29 Oct

Antimicrobial Drug Discovery from Traditional and Historical Medicine Focused Meeting, 2019

Bringing together researchers from diverse fields including microbiology, chemistry, botany and the history of medicine
29 Oct

DNDi & Founder's Symposium, 2019

Symposium to discuss the role of public interest R&D in delivering medical innovations urgently needed to achieve Universal Health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals
29 Oct

TBScience 2019

Pre-conference to 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, devoted to basic and translational TB research
27 Oct

ISV Annual Congress, 2019

International Society for Vaccines annual congress, abstract submissions are open, deadline 10 Jul 2019
24 Oct

The Centre for Global Vaccine Research Annual Conference, 2019

Opportunity to review the progress in vaccine work, including local and global activities
18 Oct

17th International Congress of Immunology, 2019
15 Oct

9th World Melioidosis Congress, 2019

Including pre-congress workshop 14-15 Oct for clinical staff
15 Oct

UKRI-GCRF Virtual Conference, 2019

Demonstrating the breadth and depth of GCRF funding in the UK and worldwide
10 Oct

UK Clinical Vaccine Network Research Meeting, 2019

Day of talks and presentations from researchers
29 Sep

One Health HORN Sandpit 2019

To generate research ideas and high quality research proposals through a 5 day networking event
26 Sep

BSI 's West of Scotland Immunology Group Showcase, 2019

A showcase of knowledge including a poster session and dedicated networking session
26 Sep

East African Research in Progress, 2019

For early career researchers to present their unpublished research in progress to peers & senior experts in all fields of tropical medicine & global health
19 Sep

Irish Society for Immunology Annual Meeting, 2019

2 Day meeting with abstract submissions open
18 Sep

The British Society for Immunology Annual Meeting - Barrier Immunity 2019

Meeting focusing on immune system specialities, early career delegates invited to submit own abstracts to present and discuss
17 Sep

10th NTD NGO Network (NNN) Conference, 2019

'Our Vision Beyond 2020: Many Partners, One Voice'
17 Sep

RSTMH annual meeting 2019
16 Sep

11th European Congress on Tropical Medicine & International Health (ECTMIH), 2019

Abstract submission deadline 1 Feb 2019
15 Sep

13th Vaccine Congress, 2019

Event organised by journal 'Vaccine' bringing together leading experts from all over the world to discuss everything new in Vaccines
10 Sep

Public Health England Annual Conference, 2019

Focusing on areas where they can collectively make the greatest improvements and reduce health inequalities
3 Sep

Swiss Society for Microbiology - Annual congress, 2019
16 Aug

ACTC 2nd All Africa Clinical Trial Summit, 2019

A strategic model for the future of clinical trial sites in Africa. A gateway to developing efficient quality management systems
13 Aug

12th International Veterinary Immunology Symposium (IVIS), 2019

IVVN is offering three travel scholarships to attend this meeting
29 Jul

Annual Meeting of Infectious Diseases, 2019

Conference including keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations and exhibitions
24 Jul

WACCBIP Research Conference 2019

Registration and Abstract submissions are open
18 Jul

LSHTM Tropical Medicine Update - 2 Day Refresher & Alumni Event, 2019

Refresher event on tropical medicine for anyone who completed London or East African DTM&H
26 Jun

LSHTM Mini-Symposium - Understanding Impacts of Diabetes Mellitus on End TB Goals, 2019

Symposium on the impacts of Diabetes Mellitus on Eng TB Goals
26 Jun

Blizard/QMUL 1st International Tuberculosis Symposium, 2019

Symposium to update participants on the clinical management of TB
20 Jun

UKRI Strength in Places Fund Wave 2 - Engagement Events, 2019

Events spanning between May and June to publicise upcoming SIPF Wave 2 Funding Call
20 Jun

Early Career Microbiologists' Forum Summer Conference, 2019
18 Jun

VIIth Conference of the South African Immunology Society, 2019

“Synergy in Immunology” with the aim of developing and enhancing collaborations amongst healthcare professionals in the field of medical immunology
14 Jun

UK Clinical Vaccine Network Conference, 2019

Conference focusing on the future direction and challenges within the vaccine arena
4 Jun

MSCA Presidency Conference, 2019

High-discussions on how to support excellence through mobility across borders, sectors and disciplines; focusing on impact, challenges and new trends of the MSCA
4 Jun

LSTM Equality in Science Symposium, 2019

Opening the discussion on equality and diversity in STEM
29 May

2nd Human and Translational Immunology Conference, 2019

The scientific objective of this international conference is to discuss current developments in human and translational immunology with a specific goal of maximizing scientific exchange.
29 May

Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy's Country Model Webinar, 2019

Online seminar on Country models
29 May

Peter Hotez in Conversation: Vaccines did not cause Rachel's Autism, 2019

Free Event - Join in London to hear from vaccine scientist Peter Hotez, discussing his book
22 May

LSTM Seminar ''Visceral leishmaniasis control in Brazil: pheromones and kairomones a new way forward?'', 2019

Free seminar by Professor Gordon Hamilton (To be recorded and live streamed)
14 May

British Society for Immunology's Symposium 'From fundamental immunology to immunotherapy', 2019

Symposium where delegates are encourages to submit abstracts on their work to present at the meeting
10 May

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global TB Event - 'Fight against tuberculosis', 2019

Free collaborative event with APPGTB, opportunity to engage with parliamentarians interested in TB control
9 May

MSF Scientific Days 2019

2 Days designated to share knowledge in humanitarian medical programming and innovation
5 May

Synthetic and Systems Immunology Conference, 2019

Abstract submission deadline 1 Feb 2019. Travel grants available.
2 May

Microbiology Society Launch Event - A Sustainable Future, 2019

Free event, outlining the role of microbiology in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
26 Apr

Vaccine and Immunity Theme Day - World Immunisation Week, 2019

Day at UVRI campus in Uganda to hear about vaccines and immunity from MRC and more
23 Apr

Oxford Symposium, 2019

'British Society for Immunology' showcasing immunlogy research taking place in Oxford
5 Apr

Microbiology@UCL Symposium, 2019
31 Mar

Owning your career - online workshop for women leaders, 2019

Free online workshop to help develop your career, available 8-31 March
22 Mar

World TB Day Symposium 2019

Event is collaboration between LSHTM, UCL and the Francis Crick Institute; live-stream available
21 Mar

LSHTM: Women in Health Lecture 2019

Mahima Datla - Minimizing the gap in access to immunisation
21 Mar

32nd International Conference on Vaccines and Immunization, 2019

Exploring the Advances in the Field of Vaccines & Immunization
21 Mar

International Conference on Tuberculosis, 2019

“Scientific research progress: new strategies for TB diagnosis and treatment”
21 Mar

Mastering Immunity Europe Conference, 2019

Early bird fee discount ends 1 Feb 2019
20 Mar

BactiVac - 2nd Annual Network Meeting, 2019
20 Mar

Innovate UK KTN: Women in Innovation: Building Success, 2019

Includes practical workshops including a Grant Writing Masterclass, finding out exactly what an investor is looking for, KTN’s Innovation Canvas and Market Validation, keynote speakers, and funding info
19 Mar

African Vaccinology Network (AfVANET) Scientific Workshop, 2019
18 Mar

NC3Rs: Research Review Launch and 2018 3Rs Prize Presentation, 2019

Latest review of NC3Rs research portfolio, including presentations from funded scientists
12 Mar

3rd International Conference of Women in Science without Borders (WISWB), Egypt 2019

All scientists (males and females) worldwide are invited; the initiative aims to increase cooperation between female and male scientists
14 Feb

Childhood immunisation in the UK meeting, 2019
8 Feb

Lancet Advancing Women in Science, Medicine & Global Health Launch

Launch of the Lancet's "Advancing women in science, medicine and global health". Livestreamed from London.
25 Jan

RSTMH Topics in Infection, 2019

Save the date
17 Jan

Tuberculosis: Mechanisms, Pathogenesis and Treatment Symposium, 2019

Part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series. Discounted registration deadline is 20 Nov 2018
11 Jan

CVIG Non-conventional T cells in Health and Disease Meeting, UK, 2019

Bringing together experts in mouse, farm animal and human immunology to discuss the role of non-conventional T cells in health and disease.
9 Jan

IVVN Conference, 2019

2nd International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference
13 Dec

LSHTM Seminar: Vaccines in emergency situations, 2018
10 Dec

BSI Early Career Training Day, 2018

Event specifically for postdoctoral researchers
5 Dec

RSTMH Research in Progress Meeting, 2018

Abstract deadline 19 Oct. For early career investigators to present their unpublished research in progress to peers and senior experts in tropical medicine & global health - prizes for the presenter of the best papers and best posters
28 Nov

IEC-VL, 2018

International Conference on Innovations for the Elimination and Control of Visceral Leishmaniasis
26 Nov

Frontiers in Human and Veterinary Antibody Discovery, 2018
25 Nov

Leveraging Genomic Diversity to Promote Animal and Human Health Symposium, 2018
13 Nov

Federation of Infection Societies Conference, 2018

Clinicians' infection conference
12 Nov

HIC-VAC Annual Meeting, 2018

Human Infection Challenge Vaccine Network 2nd annual meeting
9 Nov

AFRICA SCIENCE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME, 2019

Will focus on developing collective leadership skills that will help fellows contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
8 Nov

AMS: Clinical Academics in Training Annual Conference (CATAC), 2018

Cross-specialty event to bring clinical academic trainees together to network with each other and senior researchers
8 Nov

London 2018 Women Leaders in Global Health Conference
5 Nov

London Infections & Immunity Symposium, 2018

To highlight new research in the Infections & Immunity area from groups working in London & elsewhere in the UK
1 Nov

EuFMD-IVVN workshop, 2018

Field evaluation of novel livestock vaccines
29 Oct

World Vaccine Congress Europe, 2018

The largest and most established vaccine meeting of its kind across the globe, with Prof Helen McShane as a Key Speaker
28 Oct

ASTMH 67th Annual Meeting, 2018
26 Oct

IPBS Seminar Series - Latest perspectives on TB and HIV/TB co-infection from Cape Town, IPBS, France, 2018

By Prof K. A Wilkinson and Prof R. J. Wilkinson
24 Oct

49th Union World Conference on Lung Health, 2018

With pre-conference event "TBScience2018"
24 Oct

Imperial Network for Vaccine Research (INVaR): Addressing Global Challenges in Vaccine R&D - Launch event, 2018

Deadline 17 Oct
1 Oct

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2018, Oct 2018
27 Sep

East African Research in Progress, 2018

For early career researchers to present their unpublished research in progress to peers & senior experts in all fields of tropical medicine & global health
23 Sep

International Congress on Tropical Veterinary Medicine, 2018
19 Sep

1st International Conference on Microbiology and One Health, Sept 2018
19 Sep

Imaging the Immune System, 2018

Institut Pasteur meeting to share latest findings in immune cell dynamics & the newest technical developments for visualizing and manipulating immune processes
19 Sep

RSTMH annual meeting 2018
17 Sep

72nd AVTRW Annual Conference, 2018

Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work Conference
17 Sep

9th EDCTP Forum, 2018

2018 theme is "Clinical research and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa: the impact of North-South partnerships"
16 Sep

12th Vaccine Congress, 2018
10 Sep

TB-MAC Annual Meeting 2018

Annual Meeting of the TB Modelling and Analysis Consortium; remote access available
5 Sep

6th European Veterinary Immunology Workshop, 2018
2 Sep

ECI 2018: 5th European Congress of Immunology
2 Sep

Gnatwork International Workshop 2018

To bring together researchers who have an interest in blackflies, sandflies and biting midges for networking and sharing of expertise
2 Sep

MedTrop 2018

The 54th Congress of the Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
29 Aug

5th International Conference on Neglected Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2018
29 Aug

One Health, Many Perspectives, 2018

Post-graduate and Early Career Researcher Symposium at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK
25 Jul

Webinar: Removing barriers for women in science, 2018
22 Jul

TB2018
5 Jul

Acid Fast Club Summer Meeting, 2018
2 Jul

1st Congress on Clinical Trials in Infection, 2018

1st congress on Clinical Trials in Infection - from Diagnosis to Clinic
25 Jun

ISNTD D3, 2018

The International Society for NTDs d3 event will address the drug discovery, development and diagnostics equation for NTDs
14 Jun

Early Career Microbiologists' Forum inaugural conference, 2018

Introductory experience to science conferences for 1st yr PhD, undergrad & MSc students to give first talk + opp for PhD & postdocs to present their research, learn to chair sessions & judge posters
12 Jun

5th South African TB Conference, 2018
6 Jun

Partnering/ matchmaking event: Research & innovation on monitoring & control of infectious diseases (One Health), 2018

Consortium building in OneHealth
21 May

2nd European Veterinary Vaccinology Workshop, 2018
14 May

XII Congress of the Latin American Association of Immunology (ALAI), 2018
23 Apr

2018 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, USA
12 Apr

Seminar: "Exploring science denialism in HIV/AIDS, Vaccines and Climate change", Apr 2018

Discussing the strategies successfully used by vaccine, climate change and HIV-AIDS denialists to advance their cause.
8 Apr

British Society for Parasitology Spring Meeting 2018

Including Tryp/Leish Symposium
28 Mar

SFAM: Early Career Scientists 7th Annual Research Symposium

Society for Applied Microbiology's Early Career Scientists Annual Forum - focus on Epidemiology and Infection Control
27 Mar

IVVN Annual Meeting, Mar 2018
23 Mar

World TB Day Symposium 2018, LSHTM (livestream available)
19 Mar

European Melioidosis Congress, Mar 2018
1 Mar

18th International Congress on Infectious Diseases, Mar 2018
26 Feb

BactiVac Inaugural Annual Network Meeting, UK, Feb 2018
20 Feb

5th Global Forum on TB Vaccines Feb 2018
12 Feb

UCL-AHRI Symposium: Towards HIV and TB elimination in South Africa, Feb 2018
31 Jan

LCNTDR Quality Research for Effective Policies - highlights from 2017
18 Jan

UK Veterinary Vaccinology Network 2018 Annual Network Conference

15 Jan

Acid Fast Club Winter Meeting, Jan 2018
7 Dec

Science Forum South Africa 2017
4 Dec

BSI Congress Dec 2017, UK
13 Nov

Vaccines R&D 2017
5 Nov

ASTMH 66th Annual Meeting, Nov 2017
16 Oct

4th International TB Meeting Oct 2017
10 Oct

18th World Vaccine Congress Europe 2017
10 Oct

World Veterinary Vaccine Congress Oct 2017
5 Oct

ISV Annual Congress 2017