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Professor Gary Entrican Receives Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award
Professor Gary Entrican has been honoured with the Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist (DVI) Award, presented by the IVIS Veterinary Immunology Committee and supported by Zoetis. The award recognises his outstanding contributions to veterinary immunology, particularly in the field of infection biology, and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists. The award was formally presented at the 14th International Veterinary Immunology Symposium (IVIS), held in Vienna 11-14 August. Professor Entrican is a valued member of the STAR IDAZ Scientific Committee, where he has played an important role in shaping the consortium’s research roadmaps. These roadmaps support the development of vaccines,…
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Strengthening Collaboration in Animal Health and Welfare Across Europe
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 Research Institute for Animal Production, and was attended by the…
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Strengthening Regional Coordination: STAR IDAZ Asia and Australasia Network Meets in Beijing
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, Japan, Russia, Indonesia, and Thailand participated in lively discussions aimed…
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STAR IDAZ Executive Committee Meets in Beijing to Advance Global Animal Health Research
The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) Executive Committee met in Beijing, China, on 23–24 September for its annual in-person meeting. The gathering, kindly hosted by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science (CAAS), was organised by SIRCAH (Support for the International Research Consortium on Animal Health) and brought together international partners to strengthen collaboration in…
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STAR IDAZ Scientific Committee Meets in Vienna
The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) held its annual in-person Scientific Committee meeting in Vienna on 15 August 2025. This was the first meeting chaired in person by Vish Nene, and the agenda covered a wide range of priority topics. Discussions focused on foot-and-mouth disease, brucellosis, helminths and African swine fever, with working groups…
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