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
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