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VIROCON 2026 national conference in Thiruvananthapuram from November 11

Discussions will focus on emerging viral threats and the need for an integrated One Health approach to protect human and animal health, safeguard agriculture and fisheries, and strengthen national preparedness

The Indian Virological Society (IVS), New Delhi, in collaboration with ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, is organising VIROCON 2026, a national conference on ‘Viruses in a Changing World: Ecology, Evolution and Future Preparedness,’ from Wednesday (November 11) to Friday (November 13).

The conference is being held at Hotel Lemon Tree Premier, Thiruvananthapuram. It will bring together scientists, academicians, research scholars and industry professionals working in plant, medical, veterinary and aquatic virology. Discussions will focus on emerging viral threats and the need for an integrated One Health approach to protect human and animal health, safeguard agriculture and fisheries, and strengthen national preparedness.

A total of about 350 participants representing 80 institutions across 19 States and Union Territories are expected to attend. The conference is being organised in association with ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana, the Institute of Advanced Virology and the Indian Society for Root Crops.

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