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Event Dates: 11–13 February 2026
Venue: Wellcome Genome Campus, UK

About the Event

AIR 2026 will gather global experts to share groundbreaking research on respiratory infections, the microbiome, and immune system responses. The meeting blends genomics, systems biology, and innovative laboratory models to reveal how respiratory diseases develop and how they can be better prevented or treated.

Key Themes

Microbiome–Immunity Connection: Understanding how microbial communities influence respiratory health and disease.
Advanced Multi-Omics: Leveraging metagenomics, culturomics, and functional profiling for deeper insights.
Infection Models: From in vitro setups to human challenge studies and cell atlas projects.
Complex Infections: New perspectives on co-infections, fungal diseases, and chronic respiratory conditions.
Healthy Ageing: Age-related immune changes and their impact on respiratory microbiomes.

Who Will Benefit from Attending?

Researchers, clinicians, and professionals in immunology, microbiology, and infectious disease will gain valuable knowledge. Whether you work in academic, healthcare, or industry settings, AIR 2026 offers opportunities for collaboration, idea exchange, and exposure to cutting-edge tools.

Registration Information

In-person deadline: 12 January 2026
Virtual deadline: 2 February 2026
Fees: £410 (students) to £620 (commercial delegates)
Onsite accommodation: £228 (includes breakfast)

Why You Should Join

Learn about the latest scientific advances in respiratory infection and microbiome research.
Meet and collaborate with leading experts in the field.
Access all presentations live or virtually, plus on-demand content for four weeks.

For details and registration, visit the official event page:
Wellcome Connecting Science – AIR 2026

The Centre for Bioethics under Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC) is delighted to announce the MAKERERE BIOETHICS CONFERENCE (MakBC 2025). This year’s theme is ‘Embracing Bioethics in Global Health‘. We invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit their abstracts for presentation.

Venue: Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda.

Proposed Dates: 11^th and 12^th November 2025

Thematic Areas:

Health Equity

Global Health Security and Ethics of Emerging and Re-emerging

Emerging technologies in

Human Genetics and Genomics
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science and Machine Learning

Global Health research

Global Health and Environment

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st August 2025

Abstract Submission: Click here to submit your Abstract

Conference Registration Link & Dates

Registration Link: https://rap.makbrc.org/register-v1?mode=attend_event

Early bird Deadline: 29^th August 2025

Late registration Deadline: 24^th October 2025

For more information, contact the Conference Secretariat:

Makerere University College of Health Sciences,

Last Floor, Department of Anatomy,

School of Biomedical Sciences

P.O Box 7072 Kampala, Uganda.

Email: makbioethicsconference@gmail.com

Website: https://rap.makbrc.org/

Tel: +256 782 363 996 or +256 772 246 681

The James M. Ntambi Postdoctoral Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for early-career scientists who have completed their Ph.D. training at a university in Africa. Fellows will be able to expand their existing research experience in biochemistry related to human metabolic diseases, continue their career development, and make impactful contributions to the scientific community upon their return to Africa.

The selected fellows will work in a cutting-edge research lab led by a faculty member from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Biochemistry who will mentor and support the fellow throughout the duration of the fellowship.

The Department of Biochemistry is built on a commitment to excellence in basic research, established when it was founded in 1883, and continuing to the present day. Contributions by our researchers have dramatically changed our understanding of life and rank among the highlights of biochemistry to date. You can learn more about the Department’s history on our About page, and about the University of Wisconsin–Madison on the university’s main website.

Madison, Wisconsin is located northwest of Chicago, Illinois, an approximately 2.5 hours drive or bus ride from O’Hare International Airport.

Application materials must be uploaded by August 31, 2025.
Accompanying recommendations must be uploaded by September 15, 2025.

Visit the website to learn more, including eligibility details and how to apply: https://biochem.wisc.edu/the-james-m-ntambi-postdoctoral-fellowship

📅 30 July – 01 August 2025
📍 MaKCHS Conference Room, Makerere University

🧭 Course Overview

The RCR Course is organized under the SUSTAIN: Advancing Makerere University Masters of Health Sciences in Bioethics Program. It is designed to foster a culture of ethical and responsible research practice among health researchers and bioethics professionals in Uganda.

🎯 Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✔️ Identify and prevent research misconduct
✔️ Understand ethical principles and professional norms in scientific research
✔️ Apply responsible practices in all research-related activities

🗂️ Course Content Includes:

Introduction to RCR and Research Ethics
Human and Animal Subject Protections
Conflict of Interest & Peer Review
Collaborative and Community-Based Research
Mentor-Mentee Relationships
Data Management, Authorship & Publication
Financial Responsibility in Research

👥 Target Audience

Researchers, Assistants, Coordinators
Graduate Students & Supervisors
Research Administrators

🏅 Certificates will be awarded to participants with at least 80% attendance.

💰 Course Fee:

UGX 205,000 or USD 56
(Includes meals and refreshments)

🏦 Payment Details:

UGX Account: 9030026194023
USD Account: 9030026194147
Bank: Stanbic Bank, Mulago Branch
Account Name: Makerere University Biomedical Research Center Limited

📩 After payment, send proof via WhatsApp or email and bring a hardcopy deposit slip on the first training day.

📬 Contact: Miriam Musazi
📞 +256 782 363 996 / +256 701 363 996
✉️ mmusazi@gmail.com
📍 Department of Anatomy, Bioethics Centre, Room C4

📌 Registration Deadline: 26 June 2025
Only paid applicants will be considered.

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