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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Strengthening Collaboration in Animal Health and Welfare Across Europe

28th October 2025

On 15 October, the Animal Health & Welfare Collaborative Working Group (AH&W CWG), which serves as the European regional network of STAR IDAZ, held its plenary meeting in Krakow, Poland. The meeting took place in the historic Radziwiłł Palace, which is part of the National…

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Strengthening Regional Coordination: STAR IDAZ Asia and Australasia Network Meets in Beijing

23rd October 2025

The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) Asia and Australasia Regional Network convened in Beijing, 25 September 2025, for an in-person meeting that brought together representatives from across the region to strengthen collaboration and align research priorities in animal health. Delegates from India, Pakistan, China,…