Frontiers Forum Deep Dive series

Genomic surveillance of pathogens

5 June 2024 | 16:00-17:30 CEST

Explore the power of pathogen genomic data for informing public health responses and treatments—and so protecting the world against the next pandemic.  

Speakers

  • Marc Struelens

    Prof Marc Struelens

    Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

  • Vitali Sintchenko

    Prof Vitali Sintchenko

    The University of Sydney, Australia

  • Stephen A Morse

    Dr Stephen A Morse

    IHRC Inc., USA

Using whole genome sequencing to control infectious diseases globally

This event builds on a lead article published in Frontiers in Science, outlining how lessons from COVID-19 can guide the deployment of real-time, global surveillance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance with a One Health perspective.

You’ll hear from the article authors and other experts, and have the chance to pose questions. 

Agenda

Genomic surveillance of pathogens | Introduction

Integrative solutions for genomic surveillance data sharing/analysis

Whole genome sequencing technical advances for public health applications

One Health collaborations for epidemic preparedness

Charting a path forward | Panel discussion and Q&A