[International Course] 7th ISRV School of Respiratory Viruses

Date: 12–16 October 2026

Venue: The University of Hong Kong 

The 7th International Society of Respiratory Viruses (ISRV) School, hosted by the School of Public Health, in collaboration with HKU-Pasteur Research Pole and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute, at The University of Hong Kong, is a 5-day residential school aimed to provide early career scientists and postgraduate students with an intensive, multidisciplinary training on respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV and coronavirus. 

This five-day curriculum will combine lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions to deliver:

• Up-to-date knowledge of virology, immunology, epidemiology, and public health strategies for respiratory virus control. 

• Global perspectives on surveillance, prevention, and pandemic preparedness. 

• Opportunities to engage with leading international experts and build professional networks through the ISRV alumni community. 

The program will address viral evolution, zoonotic threats, vaccine and antiviral landscapes and epidemiological modelling in the control of respiratory viruses. 

Join us to advance your expertise and contribute to collaborative solutions for seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic respiratory virus challenges worldwide. 

Scholarships to cover travel expenses will be available for participants from low- and middle-income countries.

More information can be found on the website: https://isrv.eventsair.com/7th-isrv-school-of-resp-viruses

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