Positive Strand RNA Viruses: Interdisciplinary Advances in Virology, Pathogenesis, Immunology, and Technology Development
October 21-24, 2024 | INEC Killarney Convention Centre, Killarney, KY, Ireland
Scientific Organizers:
Kizzmekia S. Corbett-Helaire, William B. Klimstra and Jolanda M. Smit
In Person
On Demand
October 21-24, 2024 | INEC Killarney Convention Centre, Killarney, KY, Ireland
Scientific Organizers:
Kizzmekia S. Corbett-Helaire, William B. Klimstra and Jolanda M. Smit
Available Formats:
In Person
On Demand
Supported by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
Available Formats: = In Person = On Demand
Booking Function
Monday, October 21, 2024
Merchandise Options
Registration Options
Registration
4:00–8:00 PM
Welcome Mixer
6:00–8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Welcome and Keynote Address
8:00–9:00 AM
Ted C. Pierson, NIAID, National Institutes of Health
Using Viral Pathogenesis to Inform Vaccine Development
Using Viral Pathogenesis to Inform Vaccine Development
On the Surface: Viral Attachment and Entry
9:00–11:15 AM
Jolanda Mariske Smit, University of Groningen
Early Events in Arbovirus Infection
Early Events in Arbovirus Infection
Vidya Mangala Prasad, Indian Institute of Science
Structural insights into broadly neutralizing antibodies against dengue virus
Structural insights into broadly neutralizing antibodies against dengue virus
Jonathan Abraham, Harvard University
LDL Binding Proteins as RNA Virus Receptors
LDL Binding Proteins as RNA Virus Receptors
Coffee Break
9:30–9:50 AM
On Own for Lunch
11:15–5:00 PM
Poster Setup
11:15–1:00 PM
Poster Viewing
1:00–10:00 PM
Workshop 1: Novel Approaches to Virus Research
2:30–4:30 PM
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Below the Surface: Mechanisms of Viral Replication, Assembly, and Pathogenesis
5:00–7:00 PM
Margaret Kielian, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Mechanisms of RNA Virus Entry and Transmission
Mechanisms of RNA Virus Entry and Transmission
Jan E. Carette, Stanford University
Genetic Screens Identify Host Proteins Required for Emerging Picornaviruses
Genetic Screens Identify Host Proteins Required for Emerging Picornaviruses
Stephanie Karst, University of Florida
Maternal Metabolism Determines Heightened Neonatal Susceptibility to Norovirus Disease
Maternal Metabolism Determines Heightened Neonatal Susceptibility to Norovirus Disease
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Posters
7:30–10:00 PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Host Responses to RNA Virus Infection
8:00–11:00 AM
Matthew D. Daugherty, University of California, San Diego
Tripping the Wire: Innate Immune Sensing of Viral Protease Activity Through Effector-Triggered Immunity
Tripping the Wire: Innate Immune Sensing of Viral Protease Activity Through Effector-Triggered Immunity
Hadi M. Yassine, Qatar University
Immune Imprinting between Protection and Enhanced Disease
Immune Imprinting between Protection and Enhanced Disease
Suresh Mahalingam, Griffith University
Host Responses and Pathogenesis of Acute and Chronic Chikungunya Infection
Host Responses and Pathogenesis of Acute and Chronic Chikungunya Infection
Ana Fernandez-Sesma, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Innate Immune Modulation by Arboviruses
Innate Immune Modulation by Arboviruses
Coffee Break
9:00–9:20 AM
On Own for Lunch
11:00–5:00 PM
Poster Setup
11:00–1:00 PM
Poster Viewing
1:00–10:00 PM
Career Roundtable
3:00–4:30 PM
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
The Structure/Function Relationship
5:00–7:00 PM
Dahai Luo, Nanyang Technological University
Molecular Architecture of the CHIKV Replication Complex
Molecular Architecture of the CHIKV Replication Complex
James E. Crowe, Jr., Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Human Monoclonal Antibodies for Prevention and Treatment of Positive Strand RNA Viruses
Human Monoclonal Antibodies for Prevention and Treatment of Positive Strand RNA Viruses
Shee Mei Lok, Duke-NUS Medical School
Tomography Studies of the Dengue Fusion Process
Tomography Studies of the Dengue Fusion Process
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Posters
7:30–10:00 PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Zoonosis, Viral Evolution, and Epidemiology
8:00–11:00 AM
George Fu Gao, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Advances in Surveillance of Emerging Viruses to Avoid a Global Pandemic
Advances in Surveillance of Emerging Viruses to Avoid a Global Pandemic
Chris Bahl, Evocast
Using AI to Predict SARS-CoV-2 Variant Evolution
Using AI to Predict SARS-CoV-2 Variant Evolution
Eva Harris, University of Califonia, Berkeley
Lessons from a Longitudinal Flavivirus Infection Cohort in Nicaragua
Lessons from a Longitudinal Flavivirus Infection Cohort in Nicaragua
Michael Letko, Washington State University
Functional Viromics of Beta-Coronavirus Entry
Functional Viromics of Beta-Coronavirus Entry
Coffee Break
9:00–9:20 AM
On Own for Lunch
11:00–5:00 PM
Workshop 2: Detecting and Preparing for Emerging Viral Threats
2:30–4:30 PM
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
The Future of Vaccines, Antibodies, and Antivirals
5:00–6:45 PM
Kizzmekia S. Corbett-Helaire, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Using Antibody Responses to Inform Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Development
Using Antibody Responses to Inform Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Development
Timothy P. Sheahan, University of North Carolina
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Pandemics Today Through the Development of Broadly Active Antivirals
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Pandemics Today Through the Development of Broadly Active Antivirals
William B. Klimstra, University of Pittsburgh
Informed Design of Live-Attenuated Alphavirus Vaccines
Informed Design of Live-Attenuated Alphavirus Vaccines
Meeting Wrap-Up: Outcomes and Future Directions (Organizers)
6:45–7:00 PM
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Entertainment
8:00–11:00 PM
Cash Bar
8:00–11:00 PM
Friday, October 25, 2024
Fundraising
Departure
12:00–11:59 PM
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