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The abstract submission for the workshop is finally open! Check the tab Abstracts for more information.
Meeting category
Date(s)
26 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024
Important dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
Friday, 5 July 2024 at 23:59 EDT
Program Language
English
Location
Washington D.C.,
United States
Meeting type
Live Meeting
Viral Infections & Inflammation Workshop 2024
General
What's New
About this Program
The Viral Infections & Inflammation Workshop 2024, will take place as a live meeting from 26 - 27 September 2024 in Washington D.C., United States. It brings together basic, translational, and clinical researchers to disseminate the latest knowledge in this area and fuel discussion on the many remaining unknowns in order to catalyze future research.
Acute and chronic effects of viral diseases often involve immune-mediated responses, including inflammation, immune activation, and autoimmunity. Long-COVID immunopathogenesis is complex but its understanding is advancing rapidly. The consequences of immune-mediated damage in long COVID share similarities (and differences) with other post-viral diseases like Ebola and Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). In the case of HIV, ongoing activation of the inflammatory response is a major concern, and immune reconstitution remains limited in some patients even long after treatment initiation. In addition to SARS-CoV-2 and HIV, other viral infections such as CMV are known to result in inflammation-related pathology. Viruses can also trigger autoimmunity. Epstein-Barr Virus is tightly linked with the onset of Multiple Sclerosis through several autoimmune mechanisms. Viral encephalitis also often has an autoimmune background. Although these few examples illustrate different viral infections with distinct clinical consequences, underlying mechanisms that drive inflammatory complications may be common. Which plausible mechanisms are at play?
Persistent inflammation, mucosal damage, coagulopathy, autoimmunity, and immune dysfunction are putative pieces of the puzzle. Common underlying mechanisms imply the possibility of employing similar therapeutic interventions, such as neutralizing antibodies, antiviral drugs, and therapeutic vaccines to eliminate the persistent virus or anti-inflammatory drugs to ameliorate chronic inflammation. Therapeutic interventions must often target both ends of the virus-immune system spectrum. Immune therapies targeting the inflammasome or virus-specific CAR-T cells, among others, are advancing toward the cure of different acute and chronic viral diseases.
Are you interested in hearing the progress in elucidating this remaining unmet need? Find out what we have learned so far, what the gaps are, and what we can do to address those in the future.
General Information
Who Should Attend?
- Infectiologists;
- (Clinical) virologists;
- Immunologists;
- Microbiologists; and
- Researchers
- (Clinical) virologists;
- Immunologists;
- Microbiologists; and
- Researchers
Meeting Objectives
This meeting aims to:
-Provide a global platform to exchange knowledge across different disciplines involved in research on mechanisms of virus-mediated inflammation;
- Gather basic, translational, and clinical researchers to stimulate discussion on remaining unknowns;
- Foster future collaborations among participants;
- Translate the data into clinical guidance; and
- Increase the visibility of junior investigators and their research thereby facilitating a generation of future leaders in the field.
-Provide a global platform to exchange knowledge across different disciplines involved in research on mechanisms of virus-mediated inflammation;
- Gather basic, translational, and clinical researchers to stimulate discussion on remaining unknowns;
- Foster future collaborations among participants;
- Translate the data into clinical guidance; and
- Increase the visibility of junior investigators and their research thereby facilitating a generation of future leaders in the field.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, participants will be able to:
- Outline viral infections associated with aberrant inflammation and describe the underlying mechanism and clinical manifestations;
- Summarize the latest clinical data on potential therapeutic options; and
- Identify post-infection comorbidities and reflect on management options for these comorbidities.
- Outline viral infections associated with aberrant inflammation and describe the underlying mechanism and clinical manifestations;
- Summarize the latest clinical data on potential therapeutic options; and
- Identify post-infection comorbidities and reflect on management options for these comorbidities.
Practical Information
We trust that the following information will assist you in organizing your participation for the Viral Infections and Inflammation Workshop 2024.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
Badges
All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the conference to ensure admission to the meeting.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the program and post-meeting survey.
Language
The official language of the workshop is English. Translation will not be provided.
Enduring Materials
Conference materials can be obtained upon registration at the registration desk at the venue.
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this event, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this meeting. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the workshop.
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the workshop, participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.
Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording
Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official meeting sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the workshop is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, co-organizers, partners, endorsers, suppliers, volunteers, and employees at any of our programs are expected to observe our Code of Conduct. We cannot tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, disrespect, or the marginalization of those involved in our programs. All participants of VE and AME-organized programs are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.
Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Registration
Registration is now open!
Fees and Conditions
Physical Participation
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Regular Delegate* |
Industry Delegate |
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Early Fee (payment before/on 12 April 2024) |
$495.00 |
$695.00 |
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Standard Fee |
$695.00 |
$895.00 |
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Onsite / Same Day Fee |
$795.00 |
$995.00 |
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Fee Waivers |
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* The "Regular Delegate" category includes the following:
- Healthcare professionals and patient representatives;
- NGOs, activists, and lobbyists;
- Government officials, representatives, and policymakers;
- Researchers; and
- Students in a relevant field.
Healthcare professionals are defined as professionals that provide any type of health care service to patients living with HIV or other diseases. If you are not sure, please do not hesitate to contact us at federica.ressa@amededu.com.
If you have financial concerns, please contact the workshop secretariat.
Important
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We strongly advise that you register early to ensure your registration. Registration will close when the capacity of the venue is reached.
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Submission of your online registration does not guarantee that your registration has been accepted. Your registration is final when full prepayment has been received and a confirmation of your registration has been sent.
Registration Fee Includes
For physical participation:
- Access to all scientific sessions, including poster area;
- Conference pack, including abstract and program book;
- Refreshments during the coffee breaks;
IMPORTANT:
- Virology Education reserves the right to cancel improper registrations. Claims for a refund will not be honored.
- Access to all scientific sessions, including poster area;
- Conference pack, including abstract and program book;
- Refreshments during the coffee breaks;
IMPORTANT:
- Virology Education reserves the right to cancel improper registrations. Claims for a refund will not be honored.
Media Registration
In order to register as a media participant for the Conference, the conference secretariat needs to receive:
1. Proof of accreditation
2. Valid identification (e.g. passport)
3. A letter from your assignment giver stating the details of your assignment (e.g. editor)
4. At least 3 previous written assignments in recognized outlets on HIV. If you are a freelance journalist, the assignments can be from different (recognizable) news outlets. Links to online publications are accepted
5. The website of the publication(s)/blog(s) that will be featuring your story on this workshop
A complimentary or reduced registration fee may apply for accredited media participants depending on availability. Preference will be given to credible print and online news sources. Please contact the conference secretariat for registration conditions.
We would like to receive a copy of your workshop report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the Workshop. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to info@amededu.com.
Important: Media is restricted to the written press. Recording on film or photo is not allowed. Virology Education will request a copy of the written piece once it is finalized. Media representatives must also agree to abide by the 2024 embargo policy.
1. Proof of accreditation
2. Valid identification (e.g. passport)
3. A letter from your assignment giver stating the details of your assignment (e.g. editor)
4. At least 3 previous written assignments in recognized outlets on HIV. If you are a freelance journalist, the assignments can be from different (recognizable) news outlets. Links to online publications are accepted
5. The website of the publication(s)/blog(s) that will be featuring your story on this workshop
A complimentary or reduced registration fee may apply for accredited media participants depending on availability. Preference will be given to credible print and online news sources. Please contact the conference secretariat for registration conditions.
We would like to receive a copy of your workshop report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the Workshop. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to info@amededu.com.
Important: Media is restricted to the written press. Recording on film or photo is not allowed. Virology Education will request a copy of the written piece once it is finalized. Media representatives must also agree to abide by the 2024 embargo policy.
Payment
By credit card only: online or by written authorization (see online registration).
Early-Career Investigators / Academia from Resource-limited Settings (RLS)
We are pleased to waive the registration fee for early-career investigators and academia from low-income and lower-middle-income countries with an accepted abstract and a 50% discount on the registration fee without an accepted abstract.
IMPORTANT: The fee waiver is offered to the presenting author only.
To be eligible as an early-career investigator, one should either be a current Master/PhD student or have obtained an MD/PharmD/PhD degree in the last five years. An application form needs to be completed by a supervisor and received by the Virology Education secretariat at least two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Virology Education will contact the early-career investigator with instructions regarding the registration procedure.
IMPORTANT: The fee waiver is offered to the presenting author only.
To be eligible as an early-career investigator, one should either be a current Master/PhD student or have obtained an MD/PharmD/PhD degree in the last five years. An application form needs to be completed by a supervisor and received by the Virology Education secretariat at least two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Virology Education will contact the early-career investigator with instructions regarding the registration procedure.
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation, the following refunds are applicable:
- Cancellation before/on 26 August 2024: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of $40)
- Cancellation after 26 August 2024: Unfortunately, no refund will be given
If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge, provided that a letter of authorization from the original participant has been received and the conference secretariat has been notified of the name of the substitute delegate before 26 August 2024. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.
- Cancellation before/on 26 August 2024: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of $40)
- Cancellation after 26 August 2024: Unfortunately, no refund will be given
If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge, provided that a letter of authorization from the original participant has been received and the conference secretariat has been notified of the name of the substitute delegate before 26 August 2024. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.
Program
Preliminary Program
The program is currently under development.
The below timings are in EDT. Please, use this tool to convert the agenda timings into your timezone.
Day 1, Thursday, September 26
Welcome & Opening Session - 13:00
13:00
Opening Words
13:05
Pathogenesis of ME
13:30
Live Q&A
Session 1: Post-Acute Infection Syndromes: Which Mechanisms Are at Play? - 13:40
13:40
Serotonin reduction and Long COVID
14:05
Endogenous Retroviral Elements in Lupus
14:30
Oral-abstract presentation #1
14:40
Oral-abstract presentation #2
14:50
Oral-abstract presentation #3
15:00
Q&A - Live Discussion
15:20
Coffee Break
Session 2: Viruses, Immune Dysfunction, and Neuroinflammation - 15:50
15:50
Viral Infections and Neurodegenerative Disorders
16:15
EBV and Multiple Sclerosis
16:40
Oral-abstract presentation #4
16:50
Oral-abstract presentation #5
17:00
Oral-abstract presentation #6
17:10
Q&A - Live Discussion
17:30
Poster Viewing
18:30
End of Day 1
Day 2 - Friday, September 27
Session 3: Inflammatory Biomarkers and Comorbidities - 08:30
08:30
Complement Dysregulation and Long COVID
08:55
Intestinal Inflammation/inflammasome
09:20
Oral-abstract presentation #7
09:30
Oral-abstract presentation #8
09:40
Oral-abstract presentation #9
09:50
Q&A - Live Discussion
10:10
Coffee Break
Session 4: From Bedside to Bench - 10:40
10:40
Case Study 1: Cardiometabolic symptoms in HIV
10:55
Live discussion with the audience & Conclusion
11:20
Case Study #2 TBC
11:35
Live discussion with the audience & Conclusion
12:00
Lunch with the Experts
Session 5: Therapeutic Interventions on the Horizon - 13:00
13:00
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for Treatment of Long COVID
13:25
CMV in PLWH (ELICIT study)
13:50
Oral-abstract presentation #10
14:00
Oral-abstract presentation #11
14:10
Oral-abstract presentation #12
14:20
Q&A - Live Discussion
14:45
Closing Words
14:50
End of the Program
Abstracts
Abstract Submission Deadline Friday, 5 July at 23:59 EDT
The conference secretariat will contact the abstract submitters individually to inquire whether they would like to withdraw and/or re-submit their abstract.
Abstracts
- Viral Infections & Inflammation Workshop accepts new original as well as encored abstracts. All abstracts must focus on any of the below categories and contain up-to-date information at the time of the workshop.
- Abstract submitters are strongly encouraged to use person-first language in their abstracts. View the video tutorial and guidelines here.
- By submitting an abstract to a meeting organized Academic Medical Education BV (AME), the abstract submitter hereby agrees to the terms and conditions. The terms and conditions can be viewed here.
- Complimentary registration is given to healthcare professionals from Resource-Limited Settings and Early-career Investigators with an accepted abstract. A 50% discount is offered to Early-career Investigators without an accepted abstract. The requirements for the application are specified under "Registration".
- Abstract presenters are expected to attend the workshop in-person to present their abstract. Please contact the workshop secretariat if this is not possible.
Categories for Abstract Submission
For purposes of review and programming, abstracts are divided into topical categories. The selection of the most appropriate category is important as it determines who reviews your abstract. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reassign your abstract to a more appropriate category. Click here for an overview of the categories.
1. Acute Viral Infection & Inflammation
2. Chronic Viral Infections and Inflammation
3. Post Infectious Syndromes
4. Inflammatory Biomarkers
5. Inflammation-Related Comorbidities
6. Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Interventions
7. Pathogenesis and Models of Disease
General Guidelines
Abstracts should contain the following four components:
- Background: A concise statement of the issue under investigation or a hypothesis;
- Material and Methods: The experimental methods used (including the statistical analyses employed);
- Results: Specific findings (promises such as "to be completed" or "to be presented" are not acceptable);
- Conclusions: A summary of findings that are supported by your results (statistical analyses used to support the conclusions, where appropriate, should be included; concluding statements such as "the results will be discussed" are not acceptable).
Please note that abstracts cannot be accepted if tables or graphs are included. The maximum word count for the abstract body is 500 words.
Abstracts are considered official communications to the conference and will be treated confidentially. Submitters of accepted abstracts agree to attend the meeting and present their abstract as scheduled.
We encourage you to use person-first language in your abstract(s). View our guidelines here: https://academicmedicaleducation.com/person-first-language
- Background: A concise statement of the issue under investigation or a hypothesis;
- Material and Methods: The experimental methods used (including the statistical analyses employed);
- Results: Specific findings (promises such as "to be completed" or "to be presented" are not acceptable);
- Conclusions: A summary of findings that are supported by your results (statistical analyses used to support the conclusions, where appropriate, should be included; concluding statements such as "the results will be discussed" are not acceptable).
Please note that abstracts cannot be accepted if tables or graphs are included. The maximum word count for the abstract body is 500 words.
Abstracts are considered official communications to the conference and will be treated confidentially. Submitters of accepted abstracts agree to attend the meeting and present their abstract as scheduled.
We encourage you to use person-first language in your abstract(s). View our guidelines here: https://academicmedicaleducation.com/person-first-language
Abstract Submission
Authors can submit their abstracts electronically until Friday, 5 July. You will be redirected to the submission website. Please follow the step-by-step directions to upload the abstract. To ensure your abstract retains any special characters or formatting, the abstract must be in Microsoft Word format.
Poster Presentation Instructions
Note: For live meetings, poster presenters are expected to attend onsite.
-Posters need to meet the following dimensions A0 size (approx. 33" x 47") in portrait format.
-Please display the number of your poster in the upper right corner of your poster.
-Your poster will be available on our website after the workshop days.
Once onsite:
-Poster presenters are requested to stand near their poster during the coffee break for the poster session.
-We advise that you prepare hand-outs of your posters on Letter or A4 format.
-Please hang your posters as nearly as possible. All posters must be displayed from the opening session to the closure of the workshop.
-Adhesive material for your poster will be provided by the workshop secretariat.
You are also requested to prepare a digital (PDF) version of your poster. The measurements of your poster should not exceed two letter/A4 format pages. Please, make sure that the quality of your poster is good (at least 300 dpi).
-Posters need to meet the following dimensions A0 size (approx. 33" x 47") in portrait format.
-Please display the number of your poster in the upper right corner of your poster.
-Your poster will be available on our website after the workshop days.
Once onsite:
-Poster presenters are requested to stand near their poster during the coffee break for the poster session.
-We advise that you prepare hand-outs of your posters on Letter or A4 format.
-Please hang your posters as nearly as possible. All posters must be displayed from the opening session to the closure of the workshop.
-Adhesive material for your poster will be provided by the workshop secretariat.
You are also requested to prepare a digital (PDF) version of your poster. The measurements of your poster should not exceed two letter/A4 format pages. Please, make sure that the quality of your poster is good (at least 300 dpi).
Committees
Organizing Committee
The members of the Organizing Committee are a group of carefully selected experts and inspirational leaders in their respective fields. They meet frequently to discuss the scientific program of the workshop, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers, and review all submitted abstracts.
Support
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Support Our Initiative
Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience to the benefit of healthcare professionals and researchers interested in this field.
This collaboration plays a vital role in both the organizational as well as scientific success of the program.
To show your commitment to the cause, get in touch with us for a tailored
support package by contacting Ms. Gi Gi Lam at Gigi.Lam@amededu.com.
Benefits of Support
By supporting this program, we can offer the following advantages for your company.* Please contact us for the most recent support level benefits for this program.
- Symposium opportunities
- Non-commercial interviews with company representatives
- Verbal acknowledgement during the program
- Discounted and complimentary registrations for your representatives
- Company acknowledgement on digital meeting materials including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, the streaming platform, and our website
- Company acknowledgement on printed meeting materials including but not limited to banners and the program book
- Digital and printed advertising opportunities
- Social media shout-outs
- Logo on the conference bag
*Subject to the support level.
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