Pathogen Genomics Implementation Research for Global Public Health
Description
The Centre for Pathogen Genomics, World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office, and the International Pathogen Surveillance Network are hosting a symposium to bring together leading experts, health systems implementers, and researchers working to accelerate the translation of pathogen genomic surveillance into public health systems.
Participants will contribute to advancing and shaping the future of pathogen genomics for global public health. Participants will have the opportunity to:
Engage with leading experts on implementation research approaches that are advancing pathogen genomics for public health action
Participate in workshops to define a shared pathogen genomics implementation research agenda
Identify opportunities to strengthen analysis, integration and use of pathogen genomics data to support surveillance and response globally
Connect with public health leaders, researchers, and partners across the Asia-Pacific and globally to translate genomic surveillance into health systems
Details
When: Thursday 26 November – Friday 27 November 2026
Where: Doherty Institute, 792 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, Australia
This will be a catered event
Registration fees will be waived for participants from lower-middle-income countries — please contact us at Centre-PathoGen@unimelb.edu.au to arrange a fee waiver.
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne! 🌏
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