The 23rd Awaji International Forum on Infection and Immunity concluded successfully with many participants.
Your contribution has been very much appreciated.
Next AIFII will be held from Sep 1-3, 2026.
We are looking forward to seeing you again.
Venue: Hokkaido University Conference Hall
Chair: Ayato Takada (Hokkaido University International Institute for Zoonosis Control)
- Dates
- September 10 - 12, 2025
- Venue
- Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
- Chair
- Shinjiro Hamano M.D., Ph.D.
(Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University)
The 23rd Awaji International Forum on Infection and Immunity Poster Awardees
Best Poster Award
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P012
Genome-Scale CRISPR Screen Identifies a Host Factor Involved in the Persistence and the Inclusion Body Formation of Borna Disease Virus
WenChing Luo (Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University) -
P076
Reactivation of cross-reactive and high-avidity T cells correlates with sustained humoral immunity post SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination
Celine Chua (Department of Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University)
Poster Award
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P006
Exploring Shared Host Factors Between Influenza Virus and Coronaviruses for Novel Host-Directed Antiviral Therapy
Victoria Simanihuruk (Department of Molecular Virology, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases (RIMD), The University of Osaka) -
P073
Antibody Responses to PfEMP1 Domains Associated with Clinical Malaria Protection in Burkinabe Children Under Five
Benedicta Obenewaa Dankyi (Ehime University)
For all participants
Awaji International forum welcomes all kinds of researchers from overseas and domestic locations
and promotes open and lively discussions.
Also, it is still quite humid in Awajishima. Feel free to be in casual business attire (without a tie and a jacket).
Invitation to AWAJI NIGHT
We are pleased to announce that AWAJI NIGHT (Free Discussion) will be held on the evenings of September 10 and 11.
This event provides an opportunity to enjoy drinks and music in a more relaxed atmosphere, allowing for further networking and interaction.
We sincerely hope you will join us.
- Date & Time: September 10, - 22:30 JST
September 11, - 22:30 JST - Venue: Reception Hall B
News & Information
- 2025.8.8
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General Information for Participants, Information for Chairs and Presenters has been released.
- 2025.7.2
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Abstract Submission has been closed.
- 2025.6.25
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The abstract submission period was extended.
- 2025.6.18
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Travel Bursary has been closed.
- 2025.5.21
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Registration, Call for papers, Application for Travel Bursary have been started.
- 2025.5.20
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Our Website has been opened.
Organized by
- Hokkaido University International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University *1,2
- The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo *1,2
- Institute for Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University *1
- Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, The University of Osaka *1,2
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University *1,2
*1 Joint Usage/Research Centers of National Universities
*2 Japanese Union for the Promotion of Infectious Disease Knowledge through Research and Education (JUPITRE))
Co-organized by
- Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research, The University of Osaka (CiDER)
- Moonshot Research and Development Program "Understanding and Control of Virus-Human Interaction Networks"
Supported by
- AMED SCARDA