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

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

member

Prof Michael Hess

University of Veterinary Medicine, Austria

member

Dr. Farhid Hemmatzadeh

The University of Adelaide, Australia

member

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

member

Dr. Khalid Naeem Khawaja

Grand Pharma, Pakistan

member

Prof. Muhammad Munir

Lancaster University, UK

member

Dr. Hosny Hassan El-Adawy

Institute of Bacterial Infections & Zoonoses, Germany

member

Dr. Saif ur Raisheed

BioCina, Australia

member

Dr. Don King

The Pirbright Institute, UK

member

Dr. Min Liao

Zhejiang University, China

member

Dr. Budiman Bela

University of Indonesia, Indonesia

member

Prof Abdul Jabbar

The University of Melbourne, Australia

member

Prof. Cheng He

China-ASEAN Innovative Academy for Major Animal Disease Control

member

Dr. Syed Shahzad ul Hussan

Irvine, California

member

Prof. Juan Pu

CVM, China Agricultural University, China

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

    Prof. Shahid Baig HI, SI 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

    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

    Important Dates

    Registration Open

    LAST DATE TO APPLY: JANUARY 15, MONDAY, 2024

    Conference Program

    Day 1

    TimeProgramme
    10:00-11:30Opening Ceremony
    11:30-12:30Keynote Speeches (2X)
    12:30-14:00Lunch /Prayer Break and Networking
    14:00-15:45Scientific Session 1 (parallel sessions)
    15:45-16:30Tea Break and Poster Session
    16:30-18:00Scientific Session 2 (parallel sessions)
    19:00-21:00Dinner and Networking

    Day 2

    TimeProgramme
    09:00-10:00Keynote Speeches (2X)
    10:00-11:30Scientific Session 3 (parallel sessions)
    11:30-11:45Tea Break
    11:45-13:15Scientific Session 4 (parallel sessions)
    11:45-13:15Lunch/Prayer break and Networking
    14:15Concluding Ceremony

    Partners Institutions

    member

    Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB)

    University of the Punjab, Lahore

    member

    National Center for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE)

    Faisalabad

    member

    School of Biological Sciences (SBS)

    University of the Punjab

    member

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

    National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad

    member

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

    member

    Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC)

    member

    University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

    member

    Veterinary Research Institute, Gov of the Punjab

    member

    Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology | Faisalabad

    member

    Sindh Institute of Animal Health

    member

    Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur

    member

    University of Balochistan

    Sponsors & Industrial Partners

    member

    Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan

    member

    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.