We are pleased to announce
the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Vaccines (IECV 2024), which will be held online and promoted by the open access MDPI journal
Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X, IF 5.2).
There are currently major challenges to developing new vaccines and improving existing platforms for both infectious diseases and cancer. Novel methods of vaccine delivery for both human and different animal species are required. Advances in vaccine design to give broad protection to mitigate against the mutation of antigens and to provide both good humoral and cellular immunity are a priority. For flaviviruses, particularly dengue, there are major hurdles to producing vaccines, which not only cover all the serotypes but also prevent the induction of antibody-dependent enhancement. Inactivated and subunit vaccines need to be combined with effective long-acting adjuvants to optimise their potential. In all cases, novel assays, in particular omics-based approaches, are necessary to evaluate in-depth and early responses to vaccination.
The IECV 2024 invites researchers from academia, as well as vaccine practitioners, to contribute original findings, novel ideas, scientific concepts, and new technologies and experiences to deal with immunology mechanisms, animal models for immunologic diseases, viral immunology, immunopathogenesis, vaccine development and efficacy evaluation, immune responses to vaccines, vaccine technology, vaccine vectors, adjuvants, and immunomodulators, with reference to the following topics:
Cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and immunoprevention;
Challenges of developing a dengue vaccine;
Vaccine adjuvants;
mRNA vaccines;
Advancement in vaccine design for broad protection;
Novel assays for evaluating responses to vaccination.
The conference will be held entirely online, allowing people from all around the world to participate without any concerns about travel or related expenses. An electronic conference offers a platform for quick and direct exchanges of the latest research findings and innovative ideas.
The vaccine scientific community's support and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated, as you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of this 2nd edition of IECV. Your contribution will pave the way for many more successful editions in the future.
Kind regards,
Professor Sara Louise CosbySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, UK
Virology, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, UK
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