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WOAH updates priority disease lists to advance vaccination and reduce antimicrobial use in animals
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has published updated priority disease lists identifying where vaccination could have the greatest impact on reducing antimicrobial use (AMU) in animals. Developed by the WOAH Ad Hoc Group on the Prioritisation of Diseases for which Vaccines Could Reduce Global Antimicrobial Use in Animals (PROEVA), the work updates previous…
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Deadline: To be announced – call expected to launch in November 2026
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New publication explores the development of effective cattle tick vaccines
STAR IDAZ IRC is delighted to announce the publication of “Questing for sustainable control of cattle ticks: bottlenecks in developing efficacious vaccines,” an Opinion piece in Trends in Parasitology. Naturally acquired immunity to cattle ticks in certain cattle breeds demonstrates that developing vaccines to prevent tick infestations is feasible. However, important scientific and practical barriers…
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Bridging the One Health Funding Gap: Strategic Mechanisms for Integrated Research Coordination
STAR IDAZ IRC has carried out activity to identify approaches to improve strategic mechanisms for funding research with an integrated One Health approach. A position paper was published on Why One Health Matters for Animal Health (2025), discussing the added value of a One Health approach to animal health research. Work to understand the current global…
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STAR IDAZ at DIAH 2026: Connecting Research, Innovation and Industry
STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) took part in the Discovery to Innovation in Animal Health (DIAH) conference in Bruges (19–21 May 2026), helping to connect early-stage researchers with investors, regulators and major animal health companies. During the workshop ‘Research with impact – Discoveries leading to products’, Johannes Charlier (Kreavet) highlighted how the STAR IDAZ…
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ICLHWAC 2026: 20. International Conference on Livestock Health, Welfare and Animal Care
International Conference on Livestock Health, Welfare and Animal Care aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Livestock Health, Welfare and Animal Care. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the…
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2026 Biosafety Level 4 Zoonotic Laboratory Network (BSL4ZNet) International Virtual Conference
The BSL4Net International Conference is a core event for the BSL4ZNet community. It provides a platform for scientists, program leaders, and high‑containment specialists to exchange new research, innovations, and lessons learned related to high‑containment laboratories and high‑consequence pathogens. Bringing together experts from government, academia, industry, and non‑profit organizations working in areas such as emerging and…
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International Pandemic Sciences Conference
The International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026 ‘From Response to Resilience’ is the leading global forum for pandemic sciences research. The conference will bring together global leaders, researchers, policymakers and practitioners in Singapore and online from 1 July – 3 July 2026 to showcase how science and policy can align and work together during peacetime to strengthen preparedness…
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ICOPA 2026 – 16th International Congress of Parasitology
The International Congress of Parasitology is the premier event organized by the World Federation of Parasitologists (WFP). As the largest gathering in the field of parasitology, ICOPA brings together leading scientists, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and address global challenges in parasitic diseases.
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Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2026
The Conference takes place over four days and consists of scientific symposia, workshops, fora, professional development sessions, Prize Lectures, Hot Topics and much more.