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IRIDS Virtual Science Talks

Welcome to the IRIDS Virtual Science Talks
The spirit of IRIDS
 

IRIDS (International Roche Infectious Diseases Symposium) comprises a series of scientific and educational events taking place since 2009, addressing some of the most significant, up-to-date topics in the field of infectious disease (ID) management and diagnosis. IRIDS is the perfect forum for laboratory experts and clinical specialists from around the world, to exchange insights and expertise in the infectious diseases field.  

 

The IRIDS Virtual Science Talks
 

In 2022, Roche has initiated a series of webinars with the aim of engaging, informing, and inspiring healthcare professionals worldwide.
Scientists and industry leaders will share their thoughts and experiences within the field of infectious diseases, on a platform built to facilitate and enhance conversations and sometimes also debates.

 

Three reasons to attend
 

Stay up to date on the global trends and most significant development on infectious diseases.

Discover more about trends and current innovations around respiratory diseases, viral hepatitis, sexual transmitted diseases, and congenital infection, just to mention a few.

Connect with lab experts, clinicians, industry leaders from other countries.

Attendance to the IRIDS Virtual is free of charge. No CME points will be provided, but it will be possible to get a Certificate of Attendance.

 

Sign up now to unlock the IRIDS virtual platform and it's exclusive content

 

Register now for the upcoming IRIDS Virtual Science Talks: ‘Climate change & Dengue: The critical need for advanced tools’ planned for November 13th 2025 at 14:00 - 15:00 CET.


With Prof. Dr. Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan

Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Tübingen, Institute of Tropical Medicine of the medical faculty, Germany and Founder and Director of the Vietnamese-German Center for Medical Research (VG-CARE), Hanoi, Vietnam.

and

Dr. Simon Jochum

Development Lead for Immunoassays on Infectious Diseases, Roche Diagnostics, Penzberg, Germany.

 

 

References:

  1. Background and summary of the current situation by CDC. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/inhumans.html [Accessed 03 Apr 2025]

  2. CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update March 19, 2025. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/h5n1-response-03192025.html  [Accessed 03 Apr 2025]