Regional Networks

The STAR IDAZ IRC is governed through an Executive Committee, Scientific Committees and working groups, supported by a secretariat (SIRCAH).

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STAR IDAZ has four Regional Networks: Africa and Middle East; the Americas; Asia and Australasia; and Europe.

The Regional Networks aim to:

Identify international funding opportunities
Further discuss and agree common research priorities for the Region
Explore the opportunities for sharing resources, including access to samples/strains of organism, specialised facilities and expertise

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STAR IDAZ Publishes Brucellosis Vaccine Workshop Report Highlighting Global Research Priorities

15th December 2025

The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) has released the Brucellosis Vaccine Workshop Report, capturing key outcomes from the expert meeting held on 3 November in Costa Rica. The workshop brought together specialists from more than 18 institutions across 12+ countries, representing academia, WOAH reference…

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Gaps and Opportunities in Animal Health Diagnostics

9th December 2025

STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium is delighted to announce the release of a new report: ‘Gaps and Opportunities in Animal Health Diagnostics’This STAR IDAZ short survey report highlights global priorities to improve animal disease detection and diagnostic technologies:🔹 Affordable, field-ready tools🔹 Use of AI, CRISPR,…