Avian Influenza and the Pandemic Threat

Place : Oxford, United Kingdom

Organization : University of Oxford

Agenda : General Conference Themetic Areas

• 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

Conference information can be found at: http://www.libpubmedia.co.uk/Conferences/BirdFlu2008/Home.htm

Participation : -

Focus : Avian flu and Avian flu in Human

Coverage : -