Thursday, October 3, 2024 Brisbane is proud to host OPTIONS XII for the Control of INFLUENZA Conference, the premier global event dedicated to influenza research, currently taking place at the ASM Global-managed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC). This prestigious conference brings together 1,400 members of the international influenza research community, organized by the International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases (ISIRV). In the wake of COVID-19, the global awareness of influenza and the importance of international cooperation in vaccine development have grown significantly.

Australia, a world leader in immunology, vaccine innovation, and influenza research, boasts a wealth of expertise in Brisbane, often spearheaded by The University of Queensland (UQ) in collaboration with other top universities and medical research institutes. Associate Professor Kirsty Short, Conference Chair and Principal Research Fellow at UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, played a key role in securing this vital medical research conference for Australia and Brisbane, working closely with colleagues from ISIRV and the team at BCEC. One of the key goals for the organizing committee is to champion the next generation of scientists, with a particular focus on supporting women in science.

“Australia has a strong reputation as a science leader and Brisbane in particular is on a vigorous and exciting trajectory. We are thrilled that our vision of.