International Conference

Current Trends, Prospects and Opportunities in Vaccine Research

Unlocking a Healthier Tomorrow: The Crucial Role of Vaccines

28-29 February 2024

Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Comprehensive Report on International Vaccine Conference 2024 at CEMB-Chinese delegation participation

About the Conference

In the realm of modern medicine, few breakthroughs have had as profound impact on public health as vaccines. These remarkable tools, often heralded as the silver bullets of preventative medicine, stand as a testament to human ingenuity & collective effort. This conference will explore the paramount importance of vaccines in safeguarding generational well-being. By harnessing the power of our immune systems, vaccines have successfully shielded us from clutches of devastating diseases that once ran rampant, leaving countless lives in their wake. 

Vaccines also play a pivotal role in the poultry & livestock sectors serving as indispensable tools in maintaining animal health, ensuring food safety and sustaining global food production. By safeguarding poultry & livestock from a spectrum of infectious diseases, vaccines not only alleviate the suffering of animals but also mitigate the economic losses incurred by farmers and potential risk of zoonotic diseases crossing over to humans and posing serious public health threats. By preventing the spread of diseases at source, poultry & livestock vaccines are instrumental in reducing the risk of pandemics and enhancing the resilience of communities worldwide. Thus, in the one Health framework, livestock vaccines emerge as a cornerstone for promoting the harmony of health across species, preserving ecosystems and fostering a healthier future for all. 

In essence, vaccines are the foundation of resilient and sustainable livestock sector, supporting the well-being of animals and the reliable supply of safe and nutritious animal-derived products critical for global food security.

The Vaccine Conference aim to bring together the stakeholders for thoughtful sessions and devising way forward for the vaccine research, design and development.

Themes

Speakers

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Prof Michael Hess

University of Veterinary Medicine, Austria

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Dr. Farhid Hemmatzadeh

The University of Adelaide, Australia

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Prof. Sir Andrew Pollard

University of Oxford, UK

member

Prof Munir Iqbal

The Pirbright Institute, UK

member

Prof. Jason McLellan

The University of Texas, USA

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Dr. Khalid Naeem Khawaja

Grand Pharma, Pakistan

member

Dr. Hosny Hassan El-Adawy

Institute of Bacterial Infections & Zoonoses, Germany

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Dr. Saif ur Raisheed

BioCina, Australia

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Dr. Don King

The Pirbright Institute, UK

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Dr. Min Liao

Zhejiang University, China

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Dr. Budiman Bela

University of Indonesia, Indonesia

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Prof Abdul Jabbar

The University of Melbourne, Australia

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Prof. Cheng He

China-ASEAN Innovative Academy for Major Animal Disease Control

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Dr. Syed Shahzad ul Hussan

Abbvie, Irvine, California

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Dr. DERYA KARATAŞ YENİ

NECMETTIN ERBAKAN UNIVERSITY, Türkiye

Organizers

Patron in Chief

  • Prof. Khalid Mahmood; Vice Chancellor, PU, Lahore

Advisory Board

Prof Kauser Abdulla Malik HI, SI, TI FCCU/Federal Minister Food Security and Research

Prof. Javed Akram, Minister of Health, Punjab

Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Mustafa (PBUH) Prize Laureate, H.I, SI, TI

Prof. Sheikh Riazuddin HI, SI, TI, CEMB, PU

Maj. Gen. Prof. Dr. Aamer Ikram, HI(M), SI(M)

Prof. Shahid Baig HI, SI Ex-Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)

Prof. Talat Naseer Pasha HI, SI Vice Chancellor University of Education

Prof Munir Iqbal The Pirbrigh Institute, UK

Prof. Nasim Ahmad, S.I. Vice Chancellor UVAS

Prof. Muhammad Sajjad Khan, Vice Chancellor CUVAS

Prof. Khushi Muhammad UVAS

Dr. Khalid Naeem Khawaja Grand Pharma

Chief Organizer

  • Prof. Moazur Rahman, CEMB and SBS, PU, Lahore

Secretory Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Muhammad Saleem, SBS, PU, Lahore

Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Mazhar Iqbal, NIBGE, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Nazeer Hussain Kalhoro, Sindh Institute of Animal Health, Karachi
  • Dr. Nadeem Ahmed, CEMB PU
  • Dr. Sajjad Hussain, VRI Lahore
  • Dr. M. Kashif Saleemi, UAF, Faisalabad
  • Prof. Ali Raza Awan, UVAS, Lahore
  • Dr. Amjad Ali, ASAB, NUST, Islamabad
  • Dr. Faisal Siddique, CUVAS, Bahawalpur
  • Dr. M. Salahuddin, NIAB, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Naila Siddique, NRLPD, NARC, Islamabad
  • Dr. Zahida Fatima, NARC
  • Prof. Asad ullah, CASVAB, Balochistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Ijaz Ali, Livestock Research, KPK

Members

  • Prof. Naeem Rashid, SBS, PU, Lahore
  • Prof. Sadaf Naz, SBS, PU, Lahore
  • Prof. Abdul Qayyum, CEMB, PU, Lahore
  • Prof. Iahtasham khan UVAS Jhang
  • Dr. Aamir Ali, NIBGE, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Aamir Shahzad, NIBGE, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Mudasser Habib, NIAB, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Waseem Abbas, NIBGE, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Yasra Sarwar, NIBGE, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Waqar Rauf, NIBGE, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Shazia Rafique, CEMB, PU, Lahore
  • Dr. Iram Amin, CEMB, PU, Lahore
  • Dr. Tahseen Alam NFS&R Islamabad
  • Dr. Imran Riaz Malik, University of Sargodha

Conference Gallery

Conference Agenda

Partners Institutions

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Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB)

University of the Punjab, Lahore

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National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE)

Faisalabad

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School of Biological Sciences (SBS)

University of the Punjab

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Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB)

National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad

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University of Veterinary and Animal Science, (UVAS), Lahore

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Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC)

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Livestock & Dairy Department (Research), KPK

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University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

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Veterinary Research Institute, Gov of the Punjab

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Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology | Faisalabad

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Sindh Institute of Animal Health

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Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur

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University of Balochistan

Sponsors & Industrial Partners

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Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan

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Grand Pharma Private Limited, Islamabad

member

Pakistan Science Foundation
(PSF)

member

Ottoman Pharma, Lahore

member

COMSTECH

member

Fulbright, USA

member

Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC)

Focal Persons and Direction Details

Dr. M. Saleem, SBS

📞 +92 336 1659194

📩 Msaleem.sbs@pu.edu.pk

Dr. Muhammad Shahid

📞 +92 345 4544446

📩 vaccine@cemb.edu.pk

Dr Aamir Ali, NIBGE

📞 +92 333 6550569

📩 myaamirali@yahoo.com

Sightseeing

HOTELS & FOOD PLACES

Avari hotel  https://avari.com/

Pearl Continental Hotel https://www.pchotels.com/

Nishat Hotel https://nishathotels.com/

Ramada Lahore http://www.ramadalahoregulberg.com/

Wasabi Gulberg and DHA Phase III www.wasabipakistan.com

Spice Bazar, MM Alam and DHA Phase VI http://www.spicebazaar.pk/

Bamboo Union, Mall one and DHA Phase V https://bamboounion.pk/

Andaaz, Walled City https://andaazrestaurant.com/

WEATHER LAHORE

Expect 17°C daytime maximum temperatures and on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Pakistan in February 2024. Check more long-term weather averages for Lahore, Pakistan in February before arrival.