Fungal Immunology

Fungal immunology explores the intricate interactions between the immune system and fungal pathogens. Fungi, such as Candida and Aspergillus, can cause a range of infections, from superficial skin conditions to life-threatening systemic diseases, especially in immunocompromised individuals. The immune response to fungal infections involves both innate and adaptive components. Innate mechanisms include phagocytosis by macrophages and neutrophils, while adaptive immunity relies on T cells and B cells to recognize and combat fungal invaders. Fungal immunology research delves into understanding host-pathogen interactions, fungal evasion strategies, and the development of immunotherapeutic approaches. Antifungal vaccines, designed to stimulate protective immune responses, are a focus of ongoing studies.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Duccio Medini

Duccio Medini

BioForge, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Jocelyn Jakubik

Jocelyn Jakubik

Apex Pathogen Solutions, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Sergey V Suchkov

Sergey V Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Bio-Manguinhos/ Fiocruz, Brazil
IVC 2026 Speakers
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Zhujun Ao

Zhujun Ao

University of Manitoba, Canada
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Huanhuan Li

Huanhuan Li

Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Madhu Khanna

Madhu Khanna

University of Delhi, India
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Ashish Kumar Maurya

Ashish Kumar Maurya

John Snow India, India
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Ayman H M El Deeb

Ayman H M El Deeb

Cairo University, Egypt
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Lei Chen

Lei Chen

Yikang Biotech Suzhou Co., Ltd, China

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