Rationale
In recent years, veterinary and comparative immunology have experienced significant advances, driven by scientific innovation and the growing complexity of global health challenges. Within the One Health framework, the increasing interconnection between animal, human, and environmental health calls for a broader and more integrated understanding of immune system responses across species, including wildlife.
The study of innate and adaptive immunity, and their interplay in health and disease, remains central to advancing animal welfare and improving disease control strategies. At the same time, areas such as mucosal immunology, microbiota-host interactions, and immuno-oncology are gaining increasing importance, offering new insights into immune regulation and therapeutic approaches.
In parallel, emerging diseases and evolving epidemiological scenarios are reinforcing the need for innovative and forward-looking research. Technological progress is rapidly reshaping the field, with artificial intelligence, advanced experimental models, and next-generation in vitro systems, including organs-on-chip, providing powerful tools to deepen our understanding of the immune system and accelerate translational applications.
Scope
EVIW 2027 aims to bring together leading scientists from academia and industry to exchange knowledge, share innovative research results, and foster collaboration in the field of veterinary immunology.
The programme will address key challenges across the following interconnected themes:
- CORE IMMUNOLOGY
Innate & Adaptive Immunity • Comparative Immunology • Translational models - ONE HEALTH & GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Infection & Immunity • Emerging Diseases - ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY
Mucosal Immunology & Microbiota • Immuno-Oncology • Immunogenetic & Immunogenomics • Vaccine Design - NEXT-GENERATION MODELS
New Experimental Models • Organs-on-Chip • Advanced In Vitro Systems • Epitope Prediction • Artificial Intelligence in Immunology - TOOLBOX SESSIONS
By combining high-level scientific sessions with opportunities for discussion and networking, EVIW 2027 aims to create a stimulating and collaborative environment, strengthening the dialogue between academia and industry and contributing to the advancement of animal health and immunological research.