From Basics to Breakthroughs: Linking Immunology to Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases
27 October – 1 November 2025
Ampefy, Madagascar
ABOUT IMMUNO-MADAGASCAR
- Organizers: International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) and Institut Pasteur de Madagascar
- Focus: Advanced immunology course on infectious diseases
- Key Topics: Immune responses to intracellular pathogens, including TB, HIV and malaria
- Duration: One week Course
- Course objectives: Provide high quality, up-to date immunology knowledges
Learning Format:
- Presentations led by leading immunologists
- Highly interactive lectures
- Expert-led dynamic discussions
- Self-study with pre-course materials provided
- Intensive in-person sessions
- Deep scientific exchange
Practical training in grant writing
MAIN TOPICS
- Immune Responses to Intracellular Pathogens and Immune Evasion Strategies: TB, Malaria, HIV
- Host Genetics and Microbiota Influence on Immunity
- Immune Dysregulation in TB-HIV and Malaria Co-Infections
- Impact of Malnutrition and Diabetes on
- Intracellular Immune Responses
- Vaccine Development and mRNA technology
- One Health Approach to Pathogen Control and Immunity Across Species
APPLICANT SELECTION
- This 5-day course is open to 30 postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, MDs and young researchers engaged in Immunology & infectious diseases related research projects.
- The candidates should have some level of research experience to benefit maximally.
- Selection of students will be based on the quality of CV, research output or academic excellence.
- Selected students will receive partial or full funding to cover accommodation and travel expenses to Madagascar. Students are encouraged to apply for alternative funding as the budget is limited.
- All selected participants must complete an online pre-course on the Immunopaedia website starting mid-August 2025.
WORKSHOPS
- Grant writing
- Poster sessions
FACULTY
More than 15 Renowned Scientists in the Field of the Immunity of Infectious Diseases
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 June 2025
Successful candidates will be notified by August 2025
HOW TO APPLY
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LOCAL ORGANIZERS:
Institut Pasteur de Madagascar
Dr Niaina Rakotosamimanana
Dr Paulo Ranaivomanana
Dr Matthieu Schoenhals
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZERS:
IUIS Education Committee:
Pr Clive Gray
Pr Oliver Boyer
Pr Dieter Kabelitz
Pr Ridha Barbouche
Dr Yane Valdez
Pr Roslyn Kemp
Dr Chaouki Benadessalem
LOCAL ORGANIZERS:
Institut Pasteur de Madagascar
Dr Niaina Rakotosamimanana
Dr Paulo Ranaivomanana
Dr Matthieu Schoenhals
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZERS:
IUIS Education Committee:
Pr Clive Gray
Pr Oliver Boyer
Pr Dieter Kabelitz
Pr Ridha Barbouche
Dr Yane Valdez
Pr Roslyn Kemp
Dr Chaouki Benadessalem
