International Symposium on Pandemic Preparedness

Europe/Berlin
Lecture Hall (German Cancer Research Center / Communication Center)

Lecture Hall

German Cancer Research Center / Communication Center

Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 69120 Heidelberg Germany
Description

CoViPa – Virological and immunological determinants of COVID-19 pathogenesis - lessons to get prepared for future pandemics:

The research network CoViPa, funded by the Helmholtz Association, is dedicated to addressing major unresolved questions surrounding pandemic viruses. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the network aims to generate critical insights into pandemic viruses and those that have pandemic potential, in order to better prepare society for future pandemics.

Our Key Focus Areas:
🔬 The replication mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 and novel therapeutic concepts to combat infections by this and other viruses with pandemic potential

💉Studies of immune responses induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination against this and other emerging viruses

🌍 Future Pandemic Preparedness: Strategies and technologies to respond effectively to future threats

Confirmed Keynote Speakers 
We are excited to welcome world-renowned experts:

  • Gülsah Gabriel (Leibniz Institute of Virology Hamburg; University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany)
  • Marion Koopmans (Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
  • Florian Krammer (Medical University of Vienna, Austria; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA)
  • Leif Erik Sander (Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Germany)
  • Andreas Wack (Francis Crick Institute London, UK)

 

We are looking forward to your registration !

The call for abstracts is now open !

The CoViPa Research Network


POSTER

You're welcome to print our conference poster and help us share the conference invitation in your institute:
PanPrep2025 CoViPa Poster


VENUE

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Heidelberg, Germany

Directions can be found under the "How to find us" section in the upper left menu.


Registration fee for regular participants

60 €


Organizer:

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Hosts: 

Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Ralf Bartenschlager

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer

Helmholtz Munich, Munich
 

Funded by:

Initiative and Networking Fund

 

 

 

Registration
CoViPa Member / SAB Member
Regular Participant
    • 1
      Arrival and registration

      Registration at the conference desk

      Speakers: Sandra Wüst (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum), Theresa Schindler (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum)
    • 2
      Welcome Address
      Speakers: Ralf Bartenschlager (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum), Prof. Ulrike Protzer
    • 3
      Keynote Lecture 1

      Florian Krammer

      Speaker: tba
    • 4
      CoViPa Presentation 1
      Speaker: tba
    • 10:45
      Coffee break
    • 5
      CoViPa Presentation 2
      Speaker: tba
    • 6
      CoViPa Presentation 3
      Speaker: tba
    • 12:15
      Lunch break
    • 7
      Keynote Lecture 2
      Speaker: tba
    • 8
      CoViPa Presentation 4
      Speaker: tba
    • 14:30
      Coffee break
    • 9
      Keynote Lecture 3
      Speaker: tba
    • 15:45
      Break
    • 10
      Poster Session

      PhD projects of CoViPa doctoral researchers

    • 18:00
      BBQ Dinner
    • 11
      Welcome back
      Speakers: Ralf Bartenschlager (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum), Prof. Ulrike Protzer
    • 12
      Keynote Lecture 4
      Speaker: tba
    • 13
      CoViPa Presentation 5
      Speaker: tba
    • 10:30
      Coffee break
    • 14
      CoViPa Presentation 6
      Speaker: tba
    • 15
      CoViPa Presentation 7
      Speaker: tba
    • 12:00
      Lunch break
    • 16
      Keynote Lecture 4
      Speaker: tba
    • 17
      CoViPa Presentation 8
      Speaker: tba
    • 18
      Closing remarks