From November 18th to 19th, 2024 the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia will host a symposium on the Ecology & Evolution if Influenza Viruses. This symposium will be held in-person at the University of Georgia. Registration is now open. We look forward to your participation in this exciting event!
The symposium features presentations by a range of leading experts on influenza in animals and humans, management, macroecology and geographic patterns, evolutionary biology, and population dynamics. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions and a poster session.
Symposium organizers: Justin Bahl, John Drake, Pej Rohani, and Cecile Viboud
Topics
- Overview of influenza
- Influenza in animals
- Management
- Experimental systems
- Macroecology
- Population ecology and evolution of influenza A and B
We anticipate that outcomes from this symposium will be be published in book form as part of the Oxford University Press series on Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases.
Who should register?
We encourage participation by both established and early-career disease ecology researchers.
We anticipate a diverse group of participants, including minorities, women, and researchers from underrepresented groups.
There is no charge for attendance, but please only register if you are sure you will be attending. If your plans change after you register, please contact Madison Wilson at mwilson96@uga.edu.
Please contact Madison Wilson at mwilson96@uga.edu for more information.
Important dates
Registration is now open.
Registration closes: TBA
Deadline to book accommodation at the conference rate: October 18, 2024
Symposium: November 18-19, 2024