Program
Theme
“Global Virology 2026: Deep Science for Emerging Threats”
As viral threats continue to emerge and spread across borders, advancing fundamental virology through global collaboration is more important than ever. This program highlights cutting-edge basic science and connects it to real-world impact, bringing together leading researchers from around the world to share insights and drive innovation.
Spanning diverse fields—from host–virus interactions and data science to vaccine development and pandemic preparedness—the program fosters interdisciplinary exchange and international partnership. By integrating knowledge across human, animal, and environmental virology, we aim to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate solutions for global health challenges.
Plenary Lectures
Dr. Stanley M. Lemon, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. David Veesler, University of Washington
Symposia
1. Symposium of the Japan Initiative for World-leading Vaccine Research and Development Centers
AMED-SCARDA
Japan Initiative for World-leading Vaccine Research and Development Centers
2. Control of endemic HTLV-1 to prevent silent global spread
AMED-ASPIRE
3. Women Shaping the Future of Virology
AMED-ASPIRE
4. The crowded cell: Molecular regulation and conflict shaping viral life cycles in plants, fungi, and insects
5. New Frontiers in Host–Virus Interactions
US-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program
6. USJCMSP Hepatitis Panel: Achievement and Future Challenges in Hepatitis Research
7. Satellite symposium of France-Japan HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Basic and Translational Research
Organizing committee for the 4th France-Japan Symposium on HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Basic and Translational Research, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, JIHS
8. Zoonotic Influenza and Pandemic Preparedness: At The Frontline
9. Data Science for Virology: From Models to Real-World Impact
Moonshot R&D Program Goal 2 Realization of ultra-early disease prediction and intervention by 2050.
Understanding and Control of Virus-Human Interaction Networks
Workshops
1. Host Recognition and Infection
2. Replication and Assembly
3. Genome, Technology, and Models
4. Pathogenesis and Immunity
5. Prevention, Therapy, and Control
6. Infectious Disease Research Network in Asia
General Presentations
Oral and poster presentations will be organized based on submitted abstracts.
Educational Seminars & Exhibitions
Luncheon seminars, corporate exhibitions, and related programs will be held.