Virus Genomics and Evolution (Virtual Conference)
General Information
This meeting will provide a multidisciplinary forum for scientists interested in the genomics and evolutionary analysis of viruses and will address the fundamental questions of viral origins, transmission and pathogenesis.
Sessions will run online in afternoons for Europe and Africa | mornings for the Americas, enabling participation of evolutionary biologists, bioinformatics and public heath practitioners from across the globe.
This year’s meeting will focus on virus evolution, epidemics and outbreaks and emerging viral infections and zoonoses. We will also explore new technologies to analyse viruses and large datasets and discuss diagnostic methods to improve public health.
The topics covered include:
- Virus evolution
- Epidemics and outbreaks
- Emerging viral infections and zoonoses
- Diagnostics
- Virus discovery
- Public Health
For more information and to register, visit the event website
Enquiries to scientificconferences@wellcomegenomecampus.org
Speakers:
Martine Peeters
University of Montpellier, France &
Chikwe Ihekweazu
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Nigeria
