Welcome to NDP-VIP!
The National Doctoral Programme in Virus Infections and Pandemics (NDP-VIP) is a research school funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) and is affiliated with UCMR (Umeå Centre for Microbial Research) at Umeå University.
NDP-VIP aims to advance the training and recruitment of PhD students and postdocs in virology and pandemic preparedness. This collaborative initiative involves nine leading Swedish universities and provides an interdisciplinary research environment integrating virology, epidemiology, public health, and social sciences for comprehensive training and understanding of infectious disease dynamics. The suggested NDP-VIP programme presents in-depth training courses and activities that equip individuals with the necessary comprehension to tackle these pressing health-care challenges using a One-Health strategy.
NDP-VIP supports participation in these activities by co-funding the course and accommodation costs for its members. PhD students and postdoctoral fellows enrolled at a Swedish university/institute and studying virus infections and/or pandemics are welcome to apply for membership.
Recent news:
Speakers: PD Dr. Jennifer Altomonte, Prof. Dr. Christopher Baum
Registration: jGfV Online Lecture "Viral Vectors" HPV Symposium in Honour of Prof. Harald zur Hausen Date & Time: 19 September 2025, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Organizers: Institute for Clinical and Molecular Virology, University Hospital Erlangen & GRK 2504
Broadcast: Part of the jGfV Virology Lecture Series
Keynote Speakers: Prof. John Doorbar Prof. Mario Schelhaas Prof. Jean-Laurent Casanova Prof. Joakim Dillner Prof. Thomas Iftner Prof. Carole Fakhry
Program: Programme-HPV-Symposium_jGfV.pdf
Registration: Registration-HPV-Symposium_jGfV
From August 18 to 20, 2025, NDP-VIP held its first on-site course titled Antivirals – Mechanisms, Resistance and Innovation at Bohusgården in Uddevalla. The course brought together early-career researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Umeå University, Karolinska Institutet, Örebro University, Linköping University, and SLU.
This event also marked the first exchange of PhD students as part of the newly initiated collaboration between NDP-VIP and the German Young Society of Virology (jGfV). Five PhD students from various institutions across Germany were invited to participate in the course.
Group photo of the participants attending the antivirals course in August 2025. Photo by Louise Lindbäck.
Lecture on “Antivirals against Influenza and SARS-CoV-2" given by Lieve Naesens, KU Leuven, Belgium. Photo by Louise Lindbäck.
Lecture on “An antiviral journey – from bench to bedside and back to bench again” given by Niklas Arnberg, Umeå University, Sweden. Photo by Louise Lindbäck.
In addition to lectures, the program included two poster sessions, giving students the opportunity to present, discuss, and receive feedback on their research from peers, course organizers, and lecturers. The course also included social activities designed to encourage networking and collaboration among participants.
Students showcased their research through engaging poster presentations, fostering valuable discussions and peer learning. Photo by Louise Lindbäck.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the lecturers who took the time to participate and engage in the course. The course evaluations clearly showed that the students were deeply inspired by the interactions and appreciated the lecturers’ involvement.
Looking ahead, NDP-VIP plans to organize another course in connection with the Smögen meeting in 2026. The theme will be Viral Pandemics and Pandemic Preparedness. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!
To view the full Antivirals course program, please visit: Antivirals – mechanisms, resistance, and innovation | NDP-VIP
Special thanks to the organizing committee:Annasara Lenman, NDP-VIP National Director, Umeå University, Sweden
Mårten Strand, Umeå University, Sweden
Louise Lindbäck, NDP-VIP Project Coordinator, Umeå University, Sweden
Illustrator: Instagram @Ina.Schuppe.Koistinen
Welcome to the 11th National Infection Biology Meeting!
NIB 2025 is taking place at Aronsborg Konferenshotell in Bålsta, Sweden, on October 20-21, 2025.
The biannual NIB Meeting aims to bring together the community of infection biology researchers in Sweden, with a focus on networking and young researchers. Don't miss the opportunity to present yourself and your research at this meeting!
Read more and register here: NIB 2025
Join us for a course in Vaccine Development
The Vaccine Development course is being held at Aronsborg Konferenshotell on October 22-24, right after the NIB Meeting.
As a joint course between NDP-VIP and its sister school NDPIA, this course explores the critical field of vaccine development, from basic research to clinical trials and regulatory approval.
Read more and register here: Vaccine Development 2025