The 1st UK Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference

16th February 2015 to 17th February 2015

Join us for the 1st UK Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference at the Birmingham ICC

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16th and 17th February 2015

The 1st Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference focuses on the four network themes: Epidemiology and Economics, Novel Tools and Technologies, Protective Immunity and Immunogen Design. The conference will include plenary presentations, further presentations and interactive case studies for each theme. The aim of the case studies is to discuss novel vaccine advancement in the relevant themes, providing a forum for innovative vaccine research. Drawing innovative research together using multi-disciplinary collaborations based on the OneHealth approach.

The Case Studies will bring together established key scientists, with policymakers, those who work in industry, funders, and International organizations with the aim to discuss Veterinary Vaccinology topics. The focus in these interactive discussions will be on the development of innovative research in the Veterinary Vaccinology Field.

The Programme

REGISTRATION AND WELCOME
Tea and Coffee on arrival

10:30 - 11:00	Registration
11:00 - 11:15	Welcome and Introduction	Dr Bryan Charleston

THEME 1: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS

11:15 - 12:15	Livestock vaccines in sustainable livestock development and health	Professor Brian Perry
12:15 - 12:45	Case Study: Economic impact of Disease Control - Veterinary Vaccination Strategies	Professor Jonathan Rushton
12:45 - 13:25	Breakout for discussion of Case Study
	*Lunch and Networking*
14:30 - 14:50	Review of Breakout groups

THEME 2: NOVEL TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

14:50 - 15:50	Creating a technology pipeline to support veterinary vaccine development	Professor Rob Beynon
15:50 -16:15	Viral Vectors	Professor Sarah Gilbert
16:15 - 16:40	Vaccine Adjuvants	Professor Quentin Sattentau
16:40 - 17:15	*Tea and Coffee*
17:15 - 17:40	"Veterinary Vaccine R&D - A Commercial Perspective"	Dr Mike Francis MSD
17:40 - 17:55	MRC Tools and Technologies Workshop Summary	Dr Georgina Dury
17:55 - 18:15	" The EC perspective with regards to Vaccine Research"	Dr Jean-Charles Cavitte

17th February

THEME 3: PROTECTIVE IMMUNITY

9:00 - 10:00	Protective Immunity	Professor Openshaw TBC
10:00 - 10:45	"Fish Vaccines - a short but remarkable journey"	Professor Patrick Smith
10:45 - 11:00	*Tea and Coffee*
11:00 - 11:30	Case Study: Fasciola hepatica vaccines	Professor John Dalton
11:30 - 12:10	Breakout Discussion of Case Study
12:10 - 12:30	Review of Breakout groups
	*Lunch and Networking*

THEME 4: IMMUNOGEN DESIGN

13:30 - 14:15	Structural biology and vaccinology	Professor David Stuart
14:15 - 15:00	Structural Based Vaccine Design	Professor Jason McLellan
15:00 - 15:30	Case Study: Haemonchus contortus vaccines	Professor David Smith
15:30 - 16:15	Breakout discussions of Case Study and *Tea and Coffee*
16:15 - 16:35	Review of Breakout groups
16:35 - 17:00	Finishing Remarks	Dr Bryan Charleston

Transport and Accommodation

The Birmingham ICC is located in Birmingham city centre with a short walk to Birmingham New Street train station and close links to Birmingham International Airport.

The Birmingham ICC has a multistorey car park for delegates.

Please see http://www.theicc.co.uk/find-us/for more details about transport

Please see here for a detailed map of the area and a list of nearby hotels