Chang Gung University International Symposium on RNA Viruses, 2026

The International Symposium on RNA Viruses:

Emerging and reemerging RNA viruses, such as MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, avian and newly drifted human influenza viruses, enteroviruses, and Zika virus have severely threatened human health and have a huge socioeconomic, transportation, ecological, and education impact. Mankind must face the resurgence of these viruses and may even face attacks by other novel viruses. Scientists are endeavoring to understand the pathogenicity of these viruses. With the advanced technologies developed in recent two decades, molecular basis of viral pathogenicity has been studied more comprehensively. Since 2010, the Research Center for Emerging Viral Infections at Chang Gung University has organized the International Symposium on RNA Viruses multiple times to create an environment for exchanging information in research of RNA viruses. In 2023, the symposium will highlight the importance of the interaction between RNA viruses and their hosts in viral replication, pathogenicity and antiviral innate immunity during infection. Invited talks as well as poster presentations will be arranged at the symposium. We expect tremendous discussions to inspire novel ideas in scientific research during this meeting.

The organizer: the Research Center for Emerging Viral Infections (RCEVI) at Chang Gung University

Since the RCEVI at Chang Gung University was founded in 2009, it has studied the mutation-prone RNA viruses that cause emerging and reemerging infections. Additionally, training the scientists in the field is a part of the mission at the center, and it contributes greatly in COVID-19 research, including rapid virus identification and isolation, viral gene database construction, molecular virology research, and vaccine and antiviral developments. The aims of the RCEVI are to operate this research center sustainedly, continue training researchers in the field, and establish cross-disciplinary collaboration internationally.

Objectives and Expected Outcomes

Virologists worldwide continue to advance research on RNA viruses. To promote the exchange of research findings and experiences and strengthen international collaboration, Chang Gung University brings together experts from Taiwan and abroad across multiple disciplines and invites internationally renowned RNA virus researchers to Taiwan to present their latest work.

This academic event is expected to provide an important forum for researchers and institutions working in virology and related fields. In addition to invited lectures, the symposium will include poster presentations, discussions, and a poster competition for graduate students. Approximately 400 participants are expected to attend.

Date

October 16, 2026

Venue

Conference Hall II, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University

Activities

Academic Symposium and Poster Presentations

Supervising Organization

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)

Organizer

Research Center for Emerging Viral Infections, Chang Gung University

Co-organizer

International Master’s Degree Program in Molecular Medicine in Emerging Viral Infections, Chang Gung University