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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

How to eradicate a virus – about mucosal vaccines and poliovirus eradication

We are happy to announce the first outcome of the  collaboration between the Swedish NDP-VIP Research School and the German Young Society of Virology. NDP-VIP members are invited to attend their virtual jGfV virology leture series!

The next jGfV lecture is on the topic of how to eradicate a virus. Herein, Dr. Sindy Böttcher will give an update on poliovirus eradication, since recent detection of circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses type 2 (cVDPV2) in wastewater samples from different European countries has attracted a lot of attention. Prof. Klaus Überla will present mucosal vaccination strategies to elicit sterilizing immunity which is an important concept to effectively reduce virus circulation in a vaccinated population.

We encourage all members to take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance their understanding and engage with cutting-edge research.

When? On 13^th May 2025 5:00 – 6:30 pm

How? Sign up by following this link:
Virtual jGfV Virology Lecture series

We are thrilled to announce the startup of the National Doctoral Programme in Virus Infections and Pandemics (NDP-VIP) at Umeå University!

In collaboration with the National Doctoral Programme in Infections and Antimicrobials (NDPIA), these programs, funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) with 16 million SEK over four years, will offer advanced courses and practical workshops to researchers across Sweden.

Together, we aim to foster a collaborative environment, connecting research efforts from leading universities and focusing on all aspects of infection biology. By hosting these programs, Umeå University strengthens its role in preparing Sweden for future pandemics and infection threats.

Read the full news article here:

Research schools in the infection area – grand slam to Umeå