A GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON NOVEL RSV THERAPEUTICS 

5th  ReSViNET Conference

12 - 14 November 2019

Accra, GhanaFOUNDATION

 AKWAABA! That is welcome in Ghana. 

Organized by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus Network (ReSViNET) Foundation, the “RSVVW 2019” A Global Conference on Novel RSV Therapeutics, is planned for 12-14 November 2019 in Accra, Ghana.  Ghana is one of the most peaceful countries in Africa and a tourism hub for the continent. Accra is a city full of life and excitement with a prodigious history, monuments, cultural diversity, arts and crafts, and more. The meeting is held biannually to alternate between the ISIRV RSV Symposium. The main goal of this conference is to offer a platform for updates relevant to the RSV community, with a focus around interventions for RSV prevention and treatment. We aim to bring together stakeholders involved in RSV research such as scientists, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and representatives from FDA, PATH, WHO, EMA, NIH, and BMGF to discuss updates and next steps to advance interventions against RSV disease. Researchers, physicians, and companies from around the world are invited to join the discussion and share their knowledge. Specifically, scientists and physicians from low- and middle-income countries and young researchers are encouraged to attend and may apply to receive support. This meeting is a great forum to discuss opportunities for future international collaboration and achievements in the RSV field. A diverse program is being developed by the Scientific Advisory Committee which will include: burden of RSV disease and mortality, molecular virology, immunology, prevention and treatment developments, global health perspectives and RSV-related sequelae For more details and latest updates regarding the conference please visit our website (www.resvinet.org). If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us at rsvresvinet@gmail.com, or info@resvinet.org. We look forward to your support and active participation to make this event a success! Best wishes,  Leyla Kragten-Tabatabaie, also on behalf of the Organizing Committee

Invitation

MARTHA

NUNES Conference CHAIR

University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa

NATALIE MAZUR Conference CHAIR

Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University MedicalCenter Utrecht Utrecht, The Netherlands

TRACY RUCKWARDT Conference CHAIR

National Institute of Allergy &  Infectious Diseases (NIH) The United States

LOUIS BONT ReSViNET Chairman 

ReSViNET Foundation, Board of Directors Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University MedicalCenter Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

LEYLA KRAGTEN-TABATABAIE RESVINET MANAGER

ReSViNET Foundation, Board of Directors Julius Clinical, Zeist, The Netherlands

Sophie Mazur RESVINET ASSOCIATE

ReSViNET Foundation Zeist, The Netherlands

ANNA VERA VERSCHUUR RESVINET ASSOCIATE

ReSViNET Foundation Zeist, The Netherlands

Organizing Committee

REGISTRATION

WELCOME & OPENING

SESSION I: BURDEN OF RSV DISEASE & MORTALITY

EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS' TOURNAMENT

WELCOME RECEPTION

SESSION II: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN RSV

MOLECULAR VIROLOGY

REFRESHMENTS/POSTER BREAK

SESSION III: RSV IMMUNOLOGY: IDENTIFICATION OF

NOVEL THERAPEUTIC TARGETS

LUNCH BUFFET

SESSION IV: CLINICAL ADVANCEMENTS OF RSV

PREVENTION

REFRESHMENTS/POSTER BREAK

SESSION V: CLINICAL ADVANCEMENTS OF RSV

TREATMENT

Day 1  - Tuesday, November 12,  2019

Welcome by ReSViNET Foundation Opening Keynote Speaker: The First lady of Ghana representing the Rebecca Foundation

Registration & Badge Retrieval

Early Career Researchers' Presentations

Welcome Drinks & Bites

10:00 – 17:00

14:00 – 14:30

14:30 - 16:40

16:40 - 17:45

19:30 – 22:00

08:50 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:30

11:30 – 13:00

13:00 – 14:30

14:30 – 16:00

16:00 – 17:00

Day 2  - Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Scientific Program

17:00– 18:45

MASTERCLASS - "HOW TO WRITE A WINNING GRANT

APPLICATION"

ORGANIZED DINNER

MASTERCLASS - "HOW TO GET PUBLISHED"

17:00– 16:30

17:00– 16:30

20:00 - 23:00

Scientific Program

Dinner on Beach Front at Labadi Beach Hotel

Day 3  - Thursday, 14 November 201908:30 – 09:45

09:45 – 11:00

11:00 – 12:00

12:00 – 13:30

13:30 – 14:00

14:00 – 16:20

16:20 – 16:30

16:30 – 16:45

SESSION VI: STATUS OF THERAPEUTICS

DEVELOPMENTS (COMPANIES)

REFRESHMENTS/POSTER BREAK

SESSION VI: STATUS OF RSV THERAPEUTICS

(COMPANIES) PART 2

SESSION VII: RSV-RELATED RECURRENT WHEEZE &

ASTHMA

LUNCH BUFFET

ANNOUNCEMENT WINNER OF EARLY CAREER

RESEARCHERS' TOURNAMENT

CLOSING REMARKS

SESSION VIII: RSV DEVELOPING WORLDS

PERSPECTIVES

Deborah Higgins

RSV Vaccine Project at PATH, Seattle, Washington, United States

HEATHER ZAR 

RSV Vaccine Project at PATH, Seattle, Washington, United States

Barney Graham  Deputy Director, Vaccine Research Center, NIH Chief, Viral Pathogenesis and Translational Science Core, NationalInstitute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) – NIH

Beate Kampmann

Professor of Paediatric Infection & Immunity, Director of Vaccine Centre (LSHTM) London, United Kingdom

James Nokes

Professor of Life Sciences, University of Warwick Principal Investigator, KEMRI Wellcome Trust

OCTAVIO RAMILO

The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus, United States

Scientific Advisory Committee

ACCRA, GHANA

Hosting this year’s conference in Accra, Ghana was a deliberate decision,  as RSV is a Global Health problem! Statistics show 99% of RSV cases occur in LMICs and therefore, it is important to involve LMICs, such as Ghana, to combat and continue to spread awareness of RSV. We are very excited to have the opportunity to hold the 5th conference in Ghana to broaden the scope of awareness and bridge access and opportunity to RSV information.

Ghana is located in in West Africa. Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana located right on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean). It is also surrounded by the Ivory Coast to the West, Burkina Faso to the North and Togo to the East.

LOCATION

languageThe official language is English, however, there are over 79 different spoken languages and dialects in Ghana.

TIMEGhana is in the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Time Zone. There are no daylight savings.

WEATHERGhana has a tropical climate with a temperature generally between 21-35 degrees celsius. During the month of November, it is considered the “dry season.”

VISARequired to attain a business days within 90 days of planned visit. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months before planned visit.

VACCINaTIONS/MEDICATIONSRequired to have received (documented proof) of a Yellow Fever vaccination within 10 years of planned visit. For your own safety it is recommended to take anti-malarial pills.

Location

Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra

Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Independence Avenue, Ridge PMB CT 343, Accra, Ghana

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About:Set in an urban oasis within the city centre business district, our contemporary 5 Star hotel is only 7km from the airport where you will receive a warm Ghanaian welcome and complimentary airport shuttle. A tranquil home away from home, the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra provides an atmosphere of ease and convenience where our guests can be perfectly in control of their time whilst taking advantage of everything on their doorstep. The Accra Financial Centre, World Trade Centre, International Conference Centre and Government Ministries are all close by. Throughout the hotel guests discover our dynamic African art collection showcasing over 2,500 pieces of original Ghanaian art, creating an enthralling visual display and an immersive cultural experience. Best Known For:

Website:https://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/ghana/accra/moevenpick-ambassador-hotel- accra/

Located within the Central Business District 260 rooms and suites Largest five star hotel in Accra State-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities, largest in the city Largest Pool in Accra accompanied by a Spa and Fitness Center

Venue

Over 90 Posters

300+ Attendees

38 Countries, 5 Continents

57 Travel Grants

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