Healthy People, Healthy Animals
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of scientific excellence at VIDO’s Healthy People Healthy Animals Scientific Summit—a two-day event bringing together the brightest minds in infectious disease research. This summit will feature leading experts in virology, bacteriology, immunology, vaccine formulation and delivery, and both animal and non-animal models. Through engaging presentations and discussions, we will showcase groundbreaking research from global thought leaders while also highlighting VIDO’s contributions to advancing health for people and animals. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of infectious disease preparedness.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Dr. Alejandra Capozzo - Argentinean National Research Council
- Dr. JoAnne Flynn - University of Pittsburgh
- Dr. Scott Gray-Owen - University of Toronto
- Dr. JJ Jores - University of Bern
- Dr. Jean-Philippe Julien - Sickkids
- Dr. Paul Kubes - Queens University
- Dr. Thomas Mettenleiter - Former President Of The Federal Research Centre For Animal Health, Germany
- Dr. Chris Netherton - The Pirbright Institute
- Dr. David Safronetz - National Microbiology Lab, Winnipeg
Agenda
Sept. 23, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.: Conference Welcome - Volker Gerdts
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Session Introduction
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Keynote
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Speakers
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Networking Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Speaker Panel
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Session Introduction
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Keynote
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Speakers
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Networking Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Selected Abstract Presentations
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Networking Reception and Poster Session
Sept. 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.: Conference Welcome - Volker Gerdts
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Session Introduction
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Keynote
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Speakers
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Networking Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Speaker Panel
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Session Introduction
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Keynote
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Speakers
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Networking Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Selected Abstract Presentations
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Networking Reception and Poster Session
Abstract Submission
Abstract Submissions deadline is Sunday, June 15, 2025.
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
Abstract Title:
Limited to 25 words.
Author Information:
List authors providing full first and family name followed by a superscript number to denote affiliation. List the corresponding affiliations below the author names (include name of the department, University/Institute/Organization, city, and country).
The presenting author should be denoted with an asterisk (*) and listed as first author.
Provide e-mail address for the presenting author only.
Abstract Text:
Limited to 250 words. Do not include figures, tables, or references.
Indicate your preference for oral and/or poster presentation.
Please submit your abstract as a Word document by e-mail to: abstracts@vido.org
- It is the author’s responsibility to ensure that formatting, spelling, author names and affiliations are correct.
- Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Only a subset of abstracts will be selected for either oral or poster presentation. Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process.