GIOH 2026 Scientific Program

Note: This is a tentative scientific program and is subject to change. The final schedule will be announced closer to the event date.

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Keynote Presentation (In-Person)

Thomas J. Webster, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Eliminating implant infection: 45,000 patients and still counting

Nanomedicine has already revolutionized medicine. This is because nanomaterials can mimic the size of natural components of tissue to increase tissue growth, inhibit infection, and limit inflammation. The surface energy of nanomaterials can also be easily controlled to in turn me [....] » Read More

Thomas J. Webster, Brown University, United States

Keynote Presentation (In-Person)

Sergey Suchkov, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: The transformation of Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model for infectious diseases monitoring & management

A new and upgraded approach to the diseased states and wellness, and to re-shape tomorrow’s healthcare whilst doing it today, resulted in a new global trend in the healthcare services, namely, Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM). PPM as a Unique Entity demonstrating a [....] » Read More

Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

Keynote Presentation (In-Person)

Kevin Galalae, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Why a Population Stabilization Law is crucial for human health

Eight decades of covert chemical and biological methods of population control and coercive economic and psychosocial methods of subverting the family structure have caused not only an epidemic of noncommunicative diseases but also inverted population pyramids that place health sy [....] » Read More

Kevin Galalae, Center of Global Consciousness, Canada

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Michele Mishto, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations?

MHC class I complexes can present antigenic peptides that derive from canonical proteins as well as have a sequence produced by post-translational mechanisms such as proteasome-generated peptide splicing. Few pathogen-derived proteasome-generated spliced epitopes have been invest [....] » Read More

Michele Mishto, King’s College London, United Kingdom

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Jose Agustin Carrillo Rodriguez, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Bacterial resistance and susceptibility profile for the rational use of antimicrobials in a Secondary Care Hospital 2025

Introduction: With healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance posing a global challenge, Mexico joins international efforts with the firm conviction that by standardizing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with criteria proven to prevent HAIs, we c [....] » Read More

Jose Agustin Carrillo Rodriguez, Epidemiólogo del Hospital General de Zona, Mexico

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Tania Hunziker, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent children

Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite is found worldwide, with the possible exception of Antarctica, and is capable of invading and replicating within almost all mammalian cell types. It is estimated that approximately 25 to [....] » Read More

Tania Hunziker, Espace Health Gesundheitszentren, Switzerland

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Wenli Cao, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Progress in diagnosis and treatment in elderly patients with tuberculosis obstructive pulmonary disease

TOPD disease) in elderly patients with tuberculosis is a common and early prevention and treatment, the latter to irreversible persistent airflow limitation and accompanied by chronic airway inflammation, progressive misdiagnosed, TOPD patients are mostly male, 52% for nonsmokers [....] » Read More

Wenli Cao, Beijing Geriatric Hospital, China

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Monika Singh, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: A comprehensive analysis of gut microbial profiles and their clinical implications in the Indian population

The human gastrointestinal tract contains a diverse community of microorganisms that are crucial for supporting health by aiding in digestion, producing vitamins, regulating metabolism, developing the immune system, and defending against harmful pathogens. This comprehensive stud [....] » Read More

Monika Singh, Uttaranchal University, India

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Somasekar J, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: AI-driven recommendation systems for healthcare and infectious disease management

Infectious diseases continue to pose major global health challenges, requiring rapid diagnosis, effective treatment, and timely clinical decision-making. Traditional healthcare systems often struggle with delays in identifying patient risk, selecting appropriate therapeutic optio [....] » Read More

Somasekar J, Jain university, India

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Amrita Ray Mohapatra, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Characterization and cytotoxic evaluation of bacteriocins possessing antibiofilm activity produced by lactobacillus plantarum SJ33

Background: Biofilm-forming pathogens are among the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections and are largely refractory to conventional antibiotic therapy. Bacteriocins — small proteinaceous antimicrobial peptides produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) — represe [....] » Read More

Amrita Ray Mohapatra, Pondicherry University, India

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Pablo Daniel Roque, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: The Bariloche model: Municipal governance for urban animal health and zoonotic disease prevention

Urban animal populations represent an important interface between human health, animal health, and environmental systems. In many cities, uncontrolled reproduction of dogs and cats, abandonment, zoonotic diseases, and animal welfare concerns create complex public health challenge [....] » Read More

Pablo Daniel Roque, Municipality of San Carlos de Bariloche, Animal Health Department, Argentina

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Teckla Angelo, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Schistosomiasis and related trematode infections in humans, livestock, and snails in northwestern Tanzania

Background: Trematode infections, including schistosomiasis, are neglected tropical zoonotic diseases of significant medical and veterinary importance in Africa. Transmission cycles of these diseases involve an interplay between the definitive (human and livestock) and intermedia [....] » Read More

Teckla Angelo, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania, United Republic of

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Mohammed Merza, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Protective role of c-Raf in LPS-induced sepsis in mice

Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) it is a very serious illness characterized by inflammatory lung swelling, leading to acute hypoxic respiratory failure. It is frequently linked to multiorgan failure caused by an exaggerated immune response, in which the excessive release of pr [....] » Read More

Mohammed Merza, Hawler Medical University, Iraq

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Lisa Seidelmann, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Integrating Gender in National One Health Systems: Lessons from District Assessments and Awareness Raising Campaign in Sierra Leone

Background: In 2023, Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) conducted a national gender audit, identifying significant gaps regarding the integration of gender in epidemic preparedness, response systems, and cross-sector collaboration. To further investiga [....] » Read More

Lisa Seidelmann, GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Sierra Leone

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Aghapy Yermans Yakoup, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: The synergistic effect of using bacteriophages and chitosan nanoparticles against pathogenic bacteria as a novel therapeutic approach

Public health and environmental security are seriously at risk due to the growing contamination of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, effective antimicrobials are urgently needed. In our study, the antimicrobial effects of three types of nanoparticles were investigated with ph [....] » Read More

Aghapy Yermans Yakoup, R&D specialist in Pharmaplast, Egypt

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Pooja Sajish Valiparambil, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Prevalence, distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles in poultry meat samples from India: A systematic review

Introduction: Chicken meat is a widely consumed source of protein in India but increasing reports of bacterial contamination and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) raise significant public health concerns. This systematic review aims to assess the prevalence of key bacterial pathogen [....] » Read More

Pooja Sajish Valiparambil, Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Priscille Fokam, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Endemicity of salmonellosis and local one health prevention strategies in the Kribi health district (Cameroon)

This study raises the issue of the ineffectiveness of local prevention of salmonellosis, an annual transmission disease, in a One Health context in the Kribi health district in southern Cameroon. The aim here is to profile the factors behind this ineffectiveness, with a view to c [....] » Read More

Priscille Fokam, University of Douala, Cameroon

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Joseph Anejo Okopi, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Seroprevalence of lassa virus infection and associated risk factors in north-central Nigeria: A community-based multi-state study

Background: Lassa fever remains a major public health threat in West Africa, with Nigeria accounting for the highest burden of disease. The Lassa fever virus infection continues to affect many communities, yet demographic, household, and behavioural factors that influence people& [....] » Read More

Joseph Anejo Okopi, Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo, Nigeria

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jianghong Wu, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: A smartphone-assisted electrochemical biosensor platform for rapid nucleic acid detection of Influenza A

Influenza A viruses typically circulate annually among people worldwide, which poses great threat to public healthdue to its high transmissibility. Rapid detection of influenza A viruses is essential for early intervention and outbreak control. While Reverse Transcription Polymer [....] » Read More

Jianghong Wu, Shenzhen Technology University, China

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Evelyn Cheramgoi Rugutt, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Literature review on utilization of biological controls to reduce synthetic pesticide usage in tea growers nurseries in Kenya

This review discusses various pests and diseases that affect nursery tea plants, indicate current and prospective biological control pest and disease management practices. The most common pests  and diseases that infect tea plants in the nursery propagation process includes [....] » Read More

Evelyn Cheramgoi Rugutt, Kenya sugar Research and Training Institute, Kenya

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Amal Yahya Almaawali, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Clinical characteristics, outcome and prognosis of patients with indeterminate Clostridioides difficile results: A retrospective study at SQUH.

Background: Clostridioides diffcile infection (CDI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. The diagnosis of CDI is challenging with variations in the performance of laboratory tests .The clinical significance of indeterminate C. difficile EIA r [....] » Read More

Amal Yahya Almaawali, Ministry of Health, India

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Monisha Anandhan, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Pulmonary cryptococcosis masquerading as tuberculosis and lung malignancy: A diagnostic challenge

Background: Pulmonary cryptococcosis is an uncommon fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. It can mimic tuberculosis, lung malignancy, or other granulomatous diseases, leading to diagnostic challenges, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. Case Present [....] » Read More

Monisha Anandhan, Apollo Hospitals, India

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Hanaan Kasim Ansari, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Berberine antagonizes NS1-mediated immune evasion and pathogenesis in dengue virus infection

Background: The non-structural protein 1 (NS1) of Dengue virus is a multifunctional viral protein that plays a central role in viral replication, immune evasion, and disease pathogenesis. NS1 suppresses host innate immune responses and contributes to vascular leakage, a hallmark [....] » Read More

Hanaan Kasim Ansari, Jamia Hamdard University, India

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Hanna Fotina, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: When war meets zoonoses: One health surveillance of lyme borreliosis in Ukraine

Background: Lyme borreliosis (LB), caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bbsl), is one of the most prevalent tick-borne zoonotic diseases in Europe. Effective prevention and control require integrated surveillance of humans, animals, and the environment, in accordance w [....] » Read More

Hanna Fotina, Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Peter Ofori Appiah, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Clonal expansion of multidrug-resistant salmonella corvallis ST3962 across backyard poultry, human and clinical patients in Ghana: Genomic evidence for cross-host transmission and community mcr-9 carriage

Background: Nontyphoidal Salmonella remains a leading cause of foodborne illness globally, yet transmission pathways at human-poultry interfaces in sub-Saharan Africa are poorly characterized. Backyard poultry systems are suspected reservoirs, but direct genomic evidence of cross [....] » Read More

Peter Ofori Appiah, University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Peter Ofori Appiah, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Salmonella in African animals and animal-derived foods: A continent-wide systematic review and meta-analysis of Prevalence, Serovar Distribution, and antimicrobial resistance

Background: Salmonella remains one of the most important foodborne pathogens globally, yet its burden in African animals and animal-derived foods systems has not been comprehensively quantified. Methods: A systematic search strategy was implemented following the PRISMA guideli [....] » Read More

Peter Ofori Appiah, University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Toure, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C viruses among patients at Angré University Hospital Center, Côte d’Ivoire (2024)

Background: Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) remain major global public health challenges, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Côte d’Ivoire, a high-endemicity area, updating epidemiological data is crucial to guide national response strategies in accordance wit [....] » Read More

Toure, Angre University Hospital, Cote d'Ivoire

Keynote Presentation (Virtual)

Francis J Castellino, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Molecular crosstalk between the pathogen and host in group A streptococcal infections

The innate immune system plays a critical role in the pathogenicity of Streptococcal pyogenes (GAS) infections.  The hemostasis, fibrinolytic, and inflammatory systems play pivotal roles in this regard.  This cascade begins with the initiation of the blood coagulation s [....] » Read More

Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States

Keynote Presentation (Virtual)

Bernd Blobel, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Principles and standards for managing healthcare transformation towards personalized preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine

Health and social care systems around the world undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions, genetic and genomic dispositions in personal, social, occupational, [....] » Read More

Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Nedyalka Valcheva, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai and Bulgaria

The aim of the present work is to isolate, identify and investigate the species of bacteria from healing, mountain and spring waters in the area of ??Paris, France, Rome, Italy, London, England, Busan, South Korea, Tokyo, Japan, Amsterdam, Holland, Vienna and in Bulgaria. 127 bac [....] » Read More

Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Pooja Bagdi, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Artificial intelligence in combating antimicrobial resistance: Transforming detection, surveillance, and precision therapy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most pressing global health threats of the 21st century, compromising the effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The rapid rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens demands innovative, data-driven approaches [....] » Read More

Pooja Bagdi, Trinity Educational Institute, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Pappu Satyanarayana Sarma, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: TB control programme in India -yesterday – Today & tomorrow.

Background: Tuberculosis in one of  the  major  killer  diseases globally -two patient  are dying every  3 minutes. India accounts for  about  24-26 % of  the  global burden of  TB. Govt of  India has  launched Nati [....] » Read More

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Qingfeng Chen, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Structural pharmacology of anthelmintics: Starting with monepantel and betaine

Anthelmintics are drugs used for controlling pathogenic helminths in animals and plants. The natural compound betaine and the recently developed synthetic compound monepantel are both anthelmintics that target the acetylcholine receptor ACR-23 and its homologs in nematodes. Here, [....] » Read More

Qingfeng Chen, Yunnan University, China

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jo Queenstein Lydia L Robel, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Prevalence of acinetobacter baumannii infection in a tertiary hospital: Antimicrobial resistance pattern and outcome

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a significant pathogen responsible for hospital- acquired infections, especially in intensive care units, and among critically ill patients. Known for its multidrug resistance, it presents significant challenges in treatment. Aim:& [....] » Read More

Jo Queenstein Lydia L Robel, Divine Word Hospital, Philippines

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jamshed Hashim, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Novel thiadiazine thiones and their biological screening as prodrug candidates

Drug Development or exploration of new lead compounds is always remain a fundamental field in health sciences. Other than engineering side which is generally for human comfort and convenience, the biological sciences is very crucial due to its direct involvement in human health. [....] » Read More

Jamshed Hashim, University of Lakki Marwat, Pakistan

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Edward Mbonigaba, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: The impacts of COVID-19 on routine immunization for children in Rwanda

Introduction The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a direct impediment to the provision of critical health services worldwide, and one of the most affected areas was routine immunisation programmes. This caused a significant drop in child immunisation rates, especi [....] » Read More

Edward Mbonigaba, University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Emmanuel Joseph M Mamaril, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Counting spores: A case of mixed fungal infection - candidal ecthyma gangrenosum and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia

Introduction: Invasive fungal infections comprise a group of diseases affecting deep-seated tissues, with the most common etiologic agents being Candida and Aspergillus species. These are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Populations commonly affected are those in imm [....] » Read More

Emmanuel Joseph M Mamaril, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippines

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Mojtaba Sadseh, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Detection of Helicobacter pylori in the patients with gastric cancer base on various virulence genes using Multiplex PCR

Background: It is estimated that Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomachs of half the world’s population and cagA-positive strains are present in 60–70% of infections in Western countries. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of the cagA/E/T, vacA and hrgA in H. [....] » Read More

Mojtaba Sadseh, Iran Medical Sciences University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Ayesha Begum, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Assessing the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases pattern among forcibly displaced Myanmar children in Bangladesh: A public health concern

Bangladesh, one of the world's largest refugee-hosting countries, is home to a growing and highly vulnerable population of displaced Rohingya people who face significant health and nutritional disparities. Malnutrition poses a critical public health challenge among Forcibly D [....] » Read More

Ayesha Begum, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Marzieh Taherzadeh, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Prevalence investigation & genotyping of trichomonas vaginalis isolates in bushehr by actin gene

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a human urogenital pathogen that causes trichomoniasis, a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection, with worldwide distribution. Current study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and evaluate actin genotypes of T. vaginalis isol [....] » Read More

Marzieh Taherzadeh, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Rehab Alghamdi, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Knowledge, attitude, and awareness on (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis)vaccination during pregnancy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Background: There are 24.1 million cases and 160,700 deaths from pertussis in childrenunder five years old, with periodic epidemics occurring every 2 to 5 years. Method: Across-sectional study was conducted by 231 women in different cities in the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia (KSA). [....] » Read More

Rehab Alghamdi, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Mojtaba Sadseh, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Antibiotic resistance among staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli isolated from traditional and industrial food samples

Background: Foodborne diseases are one of the serious problems in the world. Every year, more than 100 million people are affected by foodborne and waterborne diseases particularly immunocompromised diseases. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate bacterial l [....] » Read More

Mojtaba Sadseh, Iran Medical Sciences University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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