Mini-School Program

TimeActivitySpeaker
08:00-08:30Registration
08:30-08:35Welcome to the SchoolDr Carolien van de Sandt
Epidemiology and Virology – Influenza
08:35-09:15Global Impact of Respiratory VirusesProfessor Maria Zambon
09:15-10:00Influenza and One HealthDr Erik Karlsson
10:00-10:30Refreshment break
Epidemiology and Virology – Other Respiratory Viruses
10:30-11:15SARS-CoV-2: Unexpected Challenges, Achievements and UnknownsProfessor Kanta Subbarao
11:15-12:00RSV: Old Foe, New SolutionsProfessor Janet Englund
12:00-13:00Lunch
Prevention and Control – Immunity and Therapy
13:00-13:45Immunity to Respiratory VirusesDr Carolien van de Sandt
13:45-14:00Antivirals and Antiviral ResistanceDr Cameron Wolfe
14:00-14:30Refreshment break
Prevention and Control – Vaccines
14:30-15:15Influenza Vaccines, Effectiveness and Study DesignDr Emily Martin
15:15-16:00Next Generation “Universal” Vaccines and Future Perspectives for Respiratory VirusesProfessor Rebecca Cox
From Idea to Success
16:00-16:45A Practical Guide to Succeeding in Biomedical ResearchProfession Jon Yewdell
16:45-16:55Close
Professor Rebecca Cox 
16:55-17:45Drinks and Nibbles: Past and Present ECRs
17:45-19:00This Week in Virology (TWiV) Podcast: Live Recording

(Open to all Options XIII attendees – spaces will be limited and will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis)

Professor Vincent Racaniello

This program may be subject to change – please check back here regularly for updates. You can also download a PDF version of the Mini-School program below.

ECR Evening Event: Sunday, 30 August

Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) are invited to unwind, connect, and have some fun at our exclusive social evening on Sunday 30 August 2026.

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