Organisational Structure
The STAR IDAZ IRC is governed through an Executive Committee, a Scientific Committee and working groups, supported by a secretariat (SIRCAH).
The organisational structure is illustrated below:
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Global
Priority Topic News
New CBPP Vaccine Development Roadmap Published
STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium has published a new roadmap for the development of vaccines against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), now available on the STAR IDAZ website under the Mycoplasmas priority topic. CBPP, caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Mmm), remains one of the most…
Global 
IndonesiaPriority Topic News
STAR IDAZ IRC Capripoxvirus Gap Analysis Workshop
Capripoxviruses, including lumpy skin diseases virus (LSDV), sheeppox virus (SPPV), and goatpox Virus (GTPV), are a group of viruses that cause contagious diseases in animals. Characterised by skin lesions, pustules, and other systemic symptoms, these diseases can have a significant impact on animal health, welfare,…
Events
Africa Global
STAR IDAZ Innovation Academy webinar – Funding Innovation to Advance Animal Health Priorities in Africa and Globally
May 28th - 28th, 2026
Virtual
Global 
Norway
10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health
September 21st - 25th, 2026
Bodø, Norway
Canada Global
ICLHWAC 2026: 20. International Conference on Livestock Health, Welfare and Animal Care
August 3rd - 4th, 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Global
2026 Biosafety Level 4 Zoonotic Laboratory Network (BSL4ZNet) International Virtual Conference
May 13th, 2026 - June 10th, 2026
Virtual
Global 
Singapore
International Pandemic Sciences Conference
July 1st - 3rd, 2026
7500A Beach Road, Singapore 199591
Global
STAR IDAZ Innovation Academy webinar – External contributions to a large animal health company’s R&D
January 21st - 21st, 2026
Europe Poland
The 26th Biennal Congress of the International Organization for Mycoplasmology
July 6th - 10th, 2026
Krakow, Poland
Europe 
Spain
6th Edition of World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology (WAC 2026)
June 25th - 27th, 2026
Barcelona, Spain