The 11ᵗʰ Wuhan International Symposium on Modern Virology & Viruses 2025 Conference
The 11ᵗʰ Wuhan International Symposium on Modern Virology & Viruses 2025 Conference
Part of the WISOM Viruses series
10 September 2025
20 September 2025
31 August 2025
30 October 2025
Viral Pathogenesis, Antiviral Therapeutics, Antiviral Innate Immunity, Viral Replication, Viral Evolution, Virology, Cancer-Causing Virus Infections, Virus-Host Interactions
Please visit the Chinese website by clicking here. We look forward to your participation!
Welcome from the Chairs
Kind regards,
Conference Chairs
Dr. Ke Lan
Wuhan University
Dr. Eric Freed
National Institutes of Health
Dr. Zhi-Ming Zheng
National Institutes of Health
Event Chairs
College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, NIH - Frederick, USA
Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Frederick, MD, USA
Event Committee
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Hamilton, USA
Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, USA
NCBID, George Mason University, Manassas, USA
Confirmed Speakers (Ongoing Updates)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Hamilton, USA
Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, PA, USA
State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, China
State Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Department of Genetics, Yale School of Medicine, USA
Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, NIH - Frederick, USA
CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Microbiology & Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Guangzhou National Laboratory, China
Bacterial Epitranscriptomics, Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology, Germany
Katharina Höfer is a full professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at the University of Marburg (UMR), a Fellow of the LOEWE Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO), and an affiliated Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany. She has been awarded a LOEWE Top Professorship and is a faculty member of the Pharmacy Faculty at the University of Marburg. Additionally, she serves as the vice-spokesperson for the DFG-funded Research Training Group 2937 and has been recognized as an EMBO Young Investigator and an ERC Starting Grant awardee. Katharina is a biotechnologist renowned for her pioneering discovery and functional characterization of NAD-capped RNAs in bacteria and bacteriophages.
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, USA
Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
Department of Genetics and Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
The goal of Dr. Kirkegaard's laboratory is to use knowledge of the genetics and biochemistry of RNA viruses to identify new antiviral approaches with the goal of suppressing the outgrowth of drug-resistant variants. Collaborators include structural biologists and medicinal chemists in the non-profit, international sector.
College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
Jeremy Luban is physician-scientist who focuses on virus-host interactions and studies the replication, pathogenesis, immunity, and evolution of lethal human viral pathogens including HIV-1, Ebola virus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), USA
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and Pediatrics, University of Iowa, USA
Tsinghua University, China
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Chicago, USA
Guangzhou Laboratory, Guangzhou International Bio Island, China
Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, China
Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Oxford Institute (COI)
Interactions of poxviruses with the host cell and immune system”
Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Medicine, Westlake University, China
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
hepatitis B virus, virus-host interactions, viral replication and pathogenesis.
Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA
NCBID, George Mason University, Manassas, USA
State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, China
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Illinois Chicago, USA
Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Frederick, MD, USA
Changping Laboratory, China
Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
The University of Hong Kong, China
Basic Information
Conference Dates: 30 October - 2 November 2025
Check-In Time: 12:00 - 22:00, 30 October 2025,Thursday, (Beijing Time, UTC+8)
Conference Period: From 31 October to 2 November, 2025
Conference Location: Wuhan East Lake International Convention Center
Instructions for Authors
● Abstract Submission
Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one and then click on the "Submit Abstract" at the top of this webpage.
Note: The email address used for registration must match the email address used for submission.
● Abstract Instructions
Submit an abstract in English only —the word limits are a maximum of 500 words . The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to contribute a full manuscript to a Special Issue related to the conference in the journal Viruses.
● Contribution Type
You will be asked to select the contribution type (oral contribution, poster contribution, or both) during the submission process. However, it is subject to change according to the decision of the conference chair and the scientific committee.
Poster Display
Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. Please note that the maximum poster size is A0, with the following specifications:
-90 x 120 cm / 35 x 47 inches (Width x Height)
-Portrait orientation (vertical layout)
Download the poster template here: Poster template for WISOM_Viruses 2025.pptx
● Deadline
The deadline for online abstract submission is extended to Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (11:59 pm./23:59 Eastern time), and the deadline for registration of covering authors is Monday, 29 September 2025. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not completed by this date.
Publication Opportunities
- All accepted abstracts will be available online in Open Access form on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
- Participants of this conference are cordially invited to contribute with a full manuscript to the Special Issue in the journal Viruses, with a 20% discount on the Article Processing Fees (APC).
- Viruses is indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, MEDLINE, and other databases, and has a Current Impact Factor of 3.5 and 5-Year Impact Factor of 3.7.
Conference Awards
Number of recipients: 5–10
Registration
If you will be paying in CNY and require the VAT invoice (called “fapiao” in China), please click the Registration in CNY button above to complete your registration.
*Please ensure that the email address used for registration matches the one associated with your submission.
Important Information
In order to determine the academic agenda of the conference in a timely manner, at least one author (the “covering author”) is required to complete the registration of each accepted abstract to cover the display and publication of the abstract. The deadline for registration of responsible authors is 29 September 2025. If registration is not completed before this date, your abstract will be withdrawn.
This conference adopts an online registration system, please pay the conference fee in advance.
Participants register online and pay fees through the official website of the conference at the Register button above. The platform only supports online payment made to Swiss account. Participation to the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid.
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Early Bird Until 31 August 2025 |
Regular Until 30 October 2025 |
Supported documents | |
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| Academic | 220.00 EUR | 250.00 EUR | |
| Student | 110.00 EUR | 125.00 EUR |
Scanned copy or photograph of your current student ID is required. |
| Non-Academic | 320.00 EUR | 350.00 EUR |
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below:
≥ 2 months before the conference: Full refund
< 2 months before the conference : No refund
Payment methods
Wire transfer, Credit card
Currencies accepted by this event
Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) and Singapore dollars (SGD)
Venue Information
The conference will be held at Wuhan East Lake International Convention Center . It was founded in the early 1950s and is located on the beautiful coast of East Lake. The courtyard covers an area of 2,800 acres and the coastline is more than 3,000 meters. Looking at the mill Mountain in the east and Luojia in the south, the courtyard is lined with green trees, winding paths, lakes and mountains, and natural beauty.
Basic information：
Venue name: Wuhan East Lake International Convention Center
Address: No. 146, Donghu Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
Contact number: 027-68881888
Fax: 027-68881659
Email:3432651980@qq.com
Official website: http://www.el-h.com/
Venue Map:
Hotel Reservation
Our venue hotel is: Wuhan East Lake Hotel.
Address: No. 146, Donghu Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
The hotel is about 200 meters’ walking distance from the conference venue.
Discounted Accommodation Price:
King/Twin Bed Room:
· CNY 550/ USD 77 per night, inclusive of breakfast for one guest
· CNY 600/ USD 84 per night, inclusive of breakfast for two guests
Reservation Process
To streamline your booking process, we offer assisted reservation services.
1. Check your email – We will send an official accommodation booking invitation [WisomViruses 2025] Hotel Reservation Information
2. Reply directly with Accommodation Request Information – If you would like to reserve a room, please reply only to this invitation email.
Accommodation Request Information
-Your Full Name
-Your Passport ID
-Check-in/Check-out Dates
-Room Type (Single/Double)
-Payment Method
3. Confirmation – We will review your reply and send you a confirmation once your booking is secured.
Important Notice:
· For better coordination, please complete your booking only by replying to the official invitation email. Individual booking requests sent by separate emails cannot be accepted.
· Once a booking is confirmed, it will be regarded as final and cannot be changed or cancelled.
· Payment could be settled at the hotel front desk, payment method accept: VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay, AMERICANEXPRES, JCB, Diners Club INTERNATIONAL, DISCOVER.
Other Accommodation Options
We want your stay in Wuhan during the conference to be as good as possible. With that in mind, we have searched for some other hotels near the venue to make your accommodation choice easier. However, participants need to make reservations themselves, as we do not provide discounts or booking assistance. Please note that if you stay at a hotel outside the East Lake Scenic Area, you will need to present your conference badge, which can be collected at on-site registration, to the gate staff when entering the venue.
Please be advised that the listed prices are subject to change based on market conditions and are provided for informational purposes only:
1. Cuiliu Hotel, Wuhan, Hubei, China. 640m away from the conference venue.
King Bedroom: USD 108 per night (inclusive of breakfast for two guests)
Twin Bedroom: USD 120 per night (inclusive of breakfast for two guests)
Order Here
2. Chutian Guangdong International Hotel, Wuhan, Hubei, China. 1.1 km away from the conference venue.
King Bedroom: USD 79 per night (inclusive of breakfast for two guests)
Twin Bedroom: USD 79 per night (inclusive of breakfast for two guests)
Order Here
3. Guochuang Chuyuan East Lake Hotel, Wuhan, Hubei, China. 1.3km away from the conference venue.
King Bedroom: USD 59 per night (inclusive of breakfast for two guests)
Twin Bedroom: USD 62 per night (inclusive of breakfast for two guests)
Order Here
Traffic Information
1. Tianhe International Airport
- By Taxi: Approx. 35 km, 45 minutes, around ¥80
- By Metro: Line 2 (towards Fozuling) → transfer at Hongtudadao Station to Line 8 (towards Junyuncun) → get off at Liyuan Station → walk or take a taxi for 1.5 km
2. Wuhan Railway Station (High-Speed Rail Station)
- By Taxi: Approx. 15 km, 30 minutes, around ¥40
- By Metro: Line 4 (towards Bailin) → transfer at Yuejiazui Station to Line 8 (towards Junyuncun) → get off at Liyuan Station → walk or take a taxi for 1.5 km
3.Hankou Railway Station
- By Taxi: Approx. 20 km, 35 minutes, around ¥50
- By Metro: Line 2 (towards Fozuling) → transfer at Hongshan Square Station to Line 4 (towards Wuhan Railway Station) → transfer at Yuejiazui Station to Line 8 → get off at Liyuan Station
- Wuchang Railway Station
- By Taxi: Approx. 12 km, 25 minutes, around ¥30
- By Metro: Line 4 (towards Wuhan Railway Station) → transfer at Yuejiazui Station to Line 8 → get off at Liyuan Station
- By Car
- From Hankou direction: Wuhan Avenue / 2nd Ring Road → Xudong Avenue → Liyuan Square
- From Wuchang / Optics Valley direction: Luoyu Road / East Lake Tunnel → Donghu Road → Hubin Road
- Public Transportation
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Bus: Routes 402, 411, or 573 → get off at "Donghu Road Liyuan" stop → 10-minute walk to the venue
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Cycling / Walking: Accessible via the East Lake Greenway with scenic views along the way
Visa Information
All visitors to China must meet the following entry requirements:
- Valid travel document (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
- Onward/return ticket;
- Entry facilities to next destination;
- Sufficient funds to stay in China;
- Visa for China (*if applicable).
Visa-free policy
Unilateral visa-free policy: Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan.
Mutual visa-free policy: The United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Mauritius, San Marino, Seychelles, Serbia, Tonga, Belarus, Qatar, Armenia, Albania, Dominica, Suriname, Maldives, Singapore, Thailand, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Solomon Islands.
Request for Visa Application Document(s) - Invitation Letter
If, for visa purposes, you require an invitation letter to allow you to travel to China, please email viruses2025@mdpi.com the following details to the conference secretariat:
- Photocopy of your passport;
- Name (as it appears on your passport);
- Passport number;
- Nationality;
- Date and Place of Birth;
- Place of Issue;
- Date of Issue: dd/mm/yyyy;
- Expiration Date: dd/mm/yyyy;
- Country of departure;
- Job title;
- Organization;
- Mailing address;
- Email.
Kindly ensure that you have completed your registration and made payment before sending in your request for your visa application document(s) to the conference secretariat. The document(s) will be prepared and sent by email. Failure to provide the above information will result in the delay of your invitation letter.
Guide to China
1. Preparations Before Departure
1.1. Credentials/Documents
(a) Passport
(b) Visa if needed
1.2. Daily Necessities
(a) Masks, medicines (e.g., cold medicine/gastrointestinal medicine/anti-inflammatory medicine)
(b) Conversion plug, mobile phone card (open international traffic) 
(c) Credit card and some cash; commonly used Alipay and WeChat
1.3. Hotel Information
Hotel: Wuhan East Lake Hotel
Address: No. 146, Donghu Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
中文地址：湖北武汉市武昌区东湖路146号
Hotel Contact: T. 027-68881888 E. 3432651980@qq.com
2. Local Life Tips
2.1. Public Safety
Chinese police number: 110
Chinese emergency number: 120
Fire alarm number in China: 119
2.2. Common APP
(a) How to Pay
· In China, you can enjoy convenient payments with just a mobile phone. Payment services such as Alipay and Weixin Pay are available.
Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, and Discover cards can all be added.
This is a Alipay guide video: https://youtu.be/JcUKLoNyeUQ?si=rOfa1xkOO6PTrHzh
· Large supermarkets support direct visa/master credit card payment.
· Cash. If you need cash, you can withdraw RMB cash with your bank card at an ATM with logos of the corresponding bank card organizations. You can also directly exchange at bank outlets with currency exchange signs, outlets of qualified financial institutions, or self-service kiosks. Please consult the staff for currencies available.
(b) Transportation
Search routes: Gaode Maps, Baidu Maps
Public transportation: public transportation is well developed, generally take the bus, subway, use Alipay - you can swipe the electronic card to pay for the trip.
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Ms. Ying Zhu
