Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Meeting the Challenge of Infectious Diseases in a Changing World – International Conference (2026)

Conference Date: 14-10-2026 Submission Deadline: 31-08-2026 Offline
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Meeting the Challenge of Infectious Diseases in a Changing World – International Conference (2026)

Overview

About Organization

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a leading institution in India, is collaborating with Springer Nature’s portfolio of journals to host this prestigious international conference. The event will bring together global experts to address pressing challenges in infectious disease research, policy, and practice.

About Event

The conference will focus on the intersection of infectious diseases with climate change, global health policy, and emerging technologies. It will provide a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share insights and strategies for tackling global health threats.

Recruitment Overview Table

Event TitleDatesLocationFormatRegistration Opens
Meeting the Challenge of Infectious Diseases in a Changing World14–16 October 2026Manipal, IndiaIn-personJune 1, 2026

Program Highlights

• Epidemiology, modeling, and forecasting • Climate change and infectious disease • Drivers of disease emergence • Antimicrobial resistance • Vaccines and therapeutics • Global health policy

Keynote Speakers

• Lauren Gardner – Johns Hopkins University, USA • Marion Koopmans – Erasmus University Medical Center, Netherlands • Shabir A. Madhi – University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa • Madhukar Pai – McGill University, Canada

Featured Speakers

• Tahmeed Ahmed – icddr,b, Bangladesh • Partha Basu – International Agency for Research on Cancer, France • Tanmoy Chakraborty – National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, India • Katharina Hauck – Imperial College London, UK • Vandana K.E. – MAHE, India • Sharonann Lynch – Columbia University, USA • Michael Mina – Harvard University, USA • Nicaise Ndembi – Africa CDC, Ethiopia • Elaine Nsoesie – Boston University, USA • Joachim Gassen – Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany • Rada Savic – University of California, USA • Meru Sheel – University of Sydney, Australia • Alessandro Vespignani – Northeastern University, USA • Kelly Wroes – University of California, USA • Liampeng Yang – Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China

Why Attend

This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading voices in infectious disease research, explore global health challenges, and network with international experts.

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: June 1, 2026 • Conference Dates: October 14–16, 2026

How to Register

Registration and event details available at: Advertisement URL:

https://natureconferences.streamgo.live/infectious-diseases-changing-world/lobby/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=CONR_NATCF_CFUL_AP_PCFU_06LFH_Infectious&utm_content=natconf_sn_india

Thematic Tracks

Epidemiology, Modeling & Forecasting
Climate Change & Infectious Disease
Drivers of Disease Emergence
Antimicrobial Resistance
Vaccines & Therapeutics
Global Health Policy

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts and papers must align with the thematic tracks
• Submissions undergo peer review for scientific merit and relevance
• Authors must adhere to Nature Portfolio formatting guidelines
• Originality and integrity are mandatory; plagiarism checks applied

Word Limits: Full Paper: 6,000–8,000 words Extended Abstract: 800–1,000 words Poster Abstract: 500–800 words

Submit to: infectiousdiseases2026@mahe.ac.in

Registration Fees

Faculty/Researchers: INR 12,000
Students: INR 6,000
International Participants: USD 250–500

Publication Partners

Nature Medicine
Nature Microbiology
Nature Communications
Nature Health

Distinguished Guests

  • Keynote Speakers: Lauren Gardner (Johns Hopkins University), Marion Koopmans (Erasmus MC), Shabir A. Madhi (University of the Witwatersrand), Madhukar Pai (McGill University)
  • Special Panels: Global experts from Nature Portfolio and MAHE

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