The 1st annual Oxford avian influenza conference, BirdFlu2008, will address most aspects of basic and applied research on avian influenza viruses and their potential health and socio-economic impact on humans. The conference is aimed at bringing together leading experts in the field from both academia and industry, veterinarians, postdoctoral researchers, graduate research students, physicians and doctors, research managers and policy makers. Thus this event will provide an international forum to discover the latest research directions and thinking in this field in academic and commercial settings, to exchange data and ideas and to develop new collaborative links.
General Conference Themes
- Epidemiology and evolution of avian influenza viruses, especially of H5N1, in poultry and human populations
- Molecular biology and analysis of viral strains - molecular genetics of host-pathogen interaction
- Virulence and pathogenecity
- Mathematical models
- National and international surveillance, containment, management and contingency strategies
- Antiviral drug development and treatment strategies, including vaccination
- Advances in viral detection and identification technologies
- Economic impact on veterinary industry
Important Dates
- Early registration: Closed
- Abstract submission for oral presentation: Closed
- Abstract submission for poster presentation: 30 June 2008
- Registration deadline: 31 July 2008
- Late/on site registration: Subject to availability of places
12% discount on registration fees for full-time students and NHS employees
Scientific and Programme Advisors
Dr John McCauley, National Institute for Medical Research, UK
Dr Munir Iqbal, Institute for Animal Health, UKWho Should Attend
- Academic, Research and healthcare: Group and Lab Heads, Postdoctoral Scientists and Graduate Research Students, Research Managers, Physicians and Doctors
- Biotech and Pharma: CEOs, Chief Scientists, Group Heads and Team Leaders, Senior and Junior Research Scientists, Research Managers
- Journalists from Scientific and Popular Media
We look forward to welcoming you at BirdFlu2008.
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Keynote Speakers
Professor Robert Webster, FRS
Rose Marie Thomas Chair
St Jude Children's Research Hospital, USA
Professor Sir John Skehel
National Institute of Medical Research, London, UK
Professor John S Oxford
Retroscreen Virology Limited and University of London, UK
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Media Partners
Allconferences.com
Nucleic Acids Research
FluTrackers.com
WorldPoultry.net
The Institute for Animal Health
Avian Flu Action
FAO Avian Influenza
Infectious Disease Research Network
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