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Welcome to the 11th National Infection Biology Meeting!

NIB 2025 is taking place at Aronsborg Konferenshotell in Bålsta, Sweden, on October 20-21, 2025.

The biannual NIB Meeting aims to bring together the community of infection biology researchers in Sweden, with a focus on networking and young researchers. Don’t miss the opportunity to present yourself and your research at this meeting!

Read more and register here: NIB 2025

Join us for a course in Vaccine Development

The Vaccine Development course is being held at Aronsborg Konferenshotell on October 22-24, right after the NIB Meeting.

As a joint course between NDP-VIP and its sister school NDPIA, this course explores the critical field of vaccine development, from basic research to clinical trials and regulatory approval.

Read more and register here: Vaccine Development 2025

We are thrilled to announce the new funding period of the National Doctoral Programme in Infections and Antimicrobials (NDPIA) at Umeå University!

In collaboration with the National Doctoral Programme in Virus Infections and Pandemics (NDP-VIP), these programs, funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) with 16 million SEK over four years, will offer advanced courses and practical workshops to researchers across Sweden.

Together, we aim to foster a collaborative environment, connecting research efforts from leading universities and focusing on all aspects of infection biology. By hosting these programs, Umeå University strengthens its role in preparing Sweden for future pandemics and infection threats.

Read the full news article here:

Research schools in the infection area – grand slam to Umeå

Source: Professor Graham Beards (Wikipedia)

We are pleased to offer our members the Fundamentals of Basic and Applied Phage Biology course at Lund University from May 12-16. This course provides a comprehensive theoretical overview and practical skills in phage biology, enabling participants to integrate phage techniques into their research.

• Lectures: Cover phage diversity, ecological roles, phage-bacteria interactions, and phage-based treatments.
• Practicals: Include phage isolation, titre determination, infectivity assays, and mutant selection.

Expected Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain knowledge in phage diversity, ecological roles, molecular mechanisms of phage-bacteria interactions, and applications in treating antibiotic-resistant pathogens. They will also acquire essential laboratory techniques for phage research.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills!

Register here: Fundamentals of Basic and Applied Phage Biology 2025 | NDPIA

NDPIA is happy to announce another year of full access to the Nature Masterclasses On-demand platform!

The Nature Masterclasses online courses are specifically designed to be used on demand and at your rhythm. They are bite-sized (10–20-minute lessons) so you can dip in and out during natural gaps in your work.

Full NDPIA members are eligible to apply for a personal code that will give you access to all courses on the Nature Masterclasses on-demand platform.

Your access to the courses will start on 11 November, 2024 and be valid until 10 November, 2025.

Read more and register →