When: 17-19 August, 2026
Where: Smögens Hafvsbad
Smögen, Sweden
Registration deadline: 15 May
Abstract submission deadline: 29 May
Program: TBA
A limited number of spots are available and full NDP-VIP members will have priority over associate members. 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
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Language: English
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Course leaders: Ebba Rosendal (ebba.rosendal@umu.se) and Annasara Lenman (anna-sara.lenman@umu.se)
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Course lecturers: National and international renowned researchers
This course provides PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with an up-to-date overview of viral pandemics and pandemic preparedness. It covers viruses with pandemic potential, viral pathogenesis and zoonotic emergence, early detection and genomic surveillance, as well as global preparedness frameworks and One Health approaches. The course also addresses diagnostics, disease transmission modelling, response mechanisms, and medical countermeasures, including antivirals and vaccines.
Topics covered:
• viruses with pandemic potential and viral pathogenesis
• zoonoses and viral emergence
• epidemic intelligence and genomic surveillance
• One Health approaches to preparedness
• antivirals, vaccine platforms, and rapid response mechanisms
• interactive case study
Course Details
Types of instruction:
The course consists of lectures, group discussions, an interactive case study, and poster presentations.
Accommodation:
Course registration is free of charge for NDP-VIP members who participate in all course activities. Course registration includes: full accommodation from the 17-19 of August, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Default accomodation for participants is a shared double room. Participants may request single-room accommodation upon registration, however, they will be responsible for covering the additional cost of 1008 SEK.
Travel:
Travel to the course must be arranged by the participating student. Full NDP-VIP members can apply for co-funding after the course has been finalized. Please read the instructions on the co-funding page before making any arrangements NDP-VIP Co-funding Policy
Do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of admittance.
Chartered bus on Monday 17 August:
There will be a chartered bus going to Smögens Hafvsbad on Monday morning, participants can reserve a spot on these buses in the registration form, free of charge.
Departure from Gothenburg Landvetter airport (GOT): TBD
Departure from Gothenburg Central Station: TBD
Registration
NDP-VIP members can register below. In case of oversubscription, PhD students are prioritized. Priority will also be given to applicants in relation to how relevant the course is for their research project. We also aim for an even distribution of participants from different research groups and universities.
Non NDP-VIP members: please contact anna-sara.lenman@umu.se to announce your interest in attending the course.
Cancellation Policy
The registration for this course is binding, and you are required to join the full course to register. Cancellation of participation is free of charge until 6 July 2026. Thereafter a cancellation fee of 6,500 SEK (cost for the full board at Smögens Hafvsbad) will be applied.
NOTE: You must submit a signed letter from your supervisor confirming that the cancellation terms are accepted.
Use this template: Cancellation_agreement_supervisor_Pandemics_2026
Please note that you must be logged in to access the registration form.