This conference aims to provide a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their innovative research and ideas related to pandemics, infectious diseases, and the broader field of global health crises. We explicitly invite students from all disciplines to submit their abstracts for poster presentations. This conference will serve as an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of our collective understanding of pandemics and global health crises.

Topic areas for abstract submission include, but are not limited to:

• Epidemiology and disease modeling during pandemics.
• Public health responses to infectious disease outbreaks.
• Vaccines and antiviral drug development.
• Healthcare systems' resilience and preparedness for global health crises.
• Psychological and social impacts of pandemics on individuals and communities.
• One Health approaches to e.g. understanding zoonotic diseases.
• Global health policy and governance during health emergencies.
• Data science and AI applications in pandemic response.
• Ethical considerations in research and healthcare interventions during pandemics.
• Environmental factors influencing the emergence and spread of infectious diseases.
• Lessons learned from historical pandemics and their relevance today.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 17 September 2023
• Notification of Acceptance: 16 October 2023
• Conference Dates: 5 December 2023

Selected abstracts (at least 1 from each partner university) will be invited for poster presentations during the conference in Munich. All participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, attend keynote speeches by esteemed professionals in the field, and network with fellow student researchers either onsite in Munich or online.

This activity is part of WP3.

A dedicated event website is already in place and the application platform has also been made available for students to send their abstracts.

• Event website available here (Short url: t1p.de/qftxq)
• Application form available here (Short url: t1p.de/5mvgz)
• E-Mail for abstract submission & questions: euglohria@lmu.de