When: 22-24 October 2025
Where: Aronsborg Konferenshotell, Bålsta, Sweden
Registration deadline: 30 June 2025
Abstract submission deadline: 29 August 2025
A limited number of spots are available and full NDP-VIP members will have priority over associate members. Register today to save a spot, submit your abstract by August 29. NOTE: A poster presentation abstract is mandatory to attend the course. Download the required abstract template here: Abstract template
Content Overview
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Suggested ECTS: 1.5 ECTS (this must be discussed with your home university)
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Level: PhD students and postdocs in the field of medicine, microbiology, bacteriology, and virology
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Language: English
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Course leaders: Ali Mirazimi (ali.mirazimi@ki.se) and Annasara Lenman (anna-sara.lenman@umu.se)
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Course lecturers: National and international renowned researchers
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Course schedule: Preliminary schedule TBA soon
This three-day course provides an in-depth overview of modern vaccinology, covering key scientific, technological, and regulatory aspects of vaccine development. Participants will explore the immunological mechanisms behind protective immunity, the design and production of traditional and next-generation vaccines, and the process from preclinical studies to regulatory approval and GMP manufacturing.
The course addresses the unique challenges in developing vaccines against viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, and includes lectures on travel vaccines, cancer prevention through vaccination, and oral vaccines. Broader themes such as vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity, and public perception are also integrated – including how society responds to vaccination campaigns. This course provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in vaccinology and to engage in scientific exchange through lectures, discussions, and poster sessions.
Participants will also have the opportunity to
- discuss their research with colleagues
- build their national and international scientific network
- discuss at the end of the lectures with experts working within vaccine development
Course Details
Types of instruction:
The course consists of lectures, group discussions, and poster presentations.
Accommodation:
Course registration, accommodation, and meals are free of charge for NDP-VIP members who participate in all course activities. Accomodation is arranged by the NDP-VIP administration between the 21-24 of October.
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own travel and are responsible for covering their own travel costs, which must be funded by their principal investigator (PI), university, or institute. Do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of admittance.
There will be chartered buses going from Aronsborg on Friday, October 24:
- From Aronsborg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, departing at 14:00, arriving at Arlanda around 15:00
- From Aronsborg to Stockholm Central Station, departing at 14:00, arriving at the Central Station around 15:00
Please note: if you are attending the NIB Meeting 2025, you can stay at Aronsborg Konferenshotell between October 21 to 24.
Registration
NDP-VIP members can register below and NDP-VIP full members have priority to attend the course.
Non-NDP-VIP members: please contact anna-sara.lenman@umu.se to announce your interest in attending the course.
NOTE: You must submit a signed letter from your supervisor showing that the cancellation terms are accepted.
Use this template: Cancellation fee agreement