The second edition of the International Vector-Borne Disease Conference (IVBDC) will be held at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House, National University of Singapore (Singapore) from 21-23 November 2023.
Introduction
Vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, schistosomiasis, human African trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis and onchocerciasis, cause more than 700,000 deaths globally. Mosquitoes, sandflies, blackflies, ticks, tsetse flies, mites and lice transmit the pathogens including parasites, viruses and bacteria that cause these diseases. The major vector-borne diseases account for 17% of all infectious diseases. The tropical and subtropical areas, including Singapore, are disproportionately affected. Recent outbreaks of dengue, malaria, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika afflicted populations, claimed lives and overwhelmed health systems.
To encourage and entice participation of the next generation of young scientists to work in this research area, and to find solutions to reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases, we are organizing an International Conference that will bring local, regional and global scientific leaders and younger researchers together. Participants will present their recent research findings and will exchange cutting-edge strategies in various aspects of vector-borne diseases. The Scientific Sessions include epidemiology, vector control strategies, vaccination, host-pathogen interactions, vector-pathogen interactions, vector-host interactions, pathogenesis, vector barriers, and vector competence.
We look forward to welcoming you all in person!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
R. Manjunatha Kini and Sylvie Alonso (Co-chair persons), NUS
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM in pdf (as at 20 Nov 2023)
Deadline for abstracts submission : 15 October 2023
Steering Committee
– Prof Gavin Smith (Duke-NUS, EID)
– Prof Kini Manjunatha (NUS, DBS)
– Prof Lisa Ng (A*STAR, IDLabs)
– Prof Laurent Renia (NTU, LKC)
– A/P Ng Lee Ching (NEA, EHI)
– A/P Sylvie Alonso (NUS, IDTRP)
Scientific Programme Committee
– Dr Fong Siew Wai (A*STAR, IDLabs)
– Dr Guillaume Carissimo (A*STAR, IDLabs)
– A/P Luo Dahai (NTU, LKC)
– Dr Nalini Puniamoorthy (NUS, DBS)
– Prof Sheemei Lok (Duke-NUS, EID)
– Dr Tan Wilson (NEA, EHI)
– Dr Cai Yu (Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory)
Early bird pricing is from May 2023 to 15 October 2023. Standard pricing applies from 16 October 2023
| Ticket Sales for 3 full days registration *Early bird* category (from May to 15 October 2023) | Cost with GST included (SGD) |
| Academic Faculty Staff | $702.00 |
| Healthcare Professionals from Clinical, Allied Health, Nursing | $810.00 |
| Undergrad / Postgrad / Research fellows/ Research staff from academic and research institutions | $270.00 |
| Industry employed staff | $1,458.00 |
| 1 full day Registration *early bird* for all category | $324.00 |
| Ticket Sales for 3 full days registration – Standard (from 16 October 2023) | Cost with GST included (SGD) |
| Academic Faculty Staff | $810.00 |
| Healthcare Professionals from Clinical, Allied Health, Nursing | $918.00 |
| Undergrad / Postgrad / Research fellows/ Research staff from academic and research institutions | $270.00 |
| Industry employed staff | $1,566.00 |
| 1 full day Registration Standard for all category | $432.00 |
Please submit your abstract following the guidelines below. A number of abstracts will be selected for 15-min oral presentations.
Instructions for abstract:
Title in capital letters; presenter’s name underlined; include authors’ main affiliations. The write-up should not exceed 200 words using Arial Font 11; PDF format.
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Oral presentations: 15-min presentation.
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Poster presentations – Posters will be displayed on poster boards during the entire conference period
The allowed poster size is limited to A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm) in portrait layout.
Consent for photos and video recording
You hereby consent to have your photo/likeness/recordings posted publicly and on social media and agree to waive rights to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with the possible use of the images.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Bruce Hay |
George K. Christophides |
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Jason L Rasgon |
Laurent Renia |
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Paul Pronyk |
Kini R Manjunatha |
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Sylvie Alonso |
INVITED SPEAKERS
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Sazaly Bin Abu Bakar |
Indra Vythilingam |
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Leen Delang |
Christopher Ang |
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Tan Li Yun |
Nalini Puniamoorthy |
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Johanna Fraser |
Julien Pompon |
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Guann-Yi Yu |
Claudia Rückert |
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Pablo Bifani |
Cheng Gong |
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Marco Vignuzzi |
Amit Prakash Sharma |
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Jody Peters |
Wan Yue |
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Julien Lescar |
Wang Si Bao |
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Jamal I-Ching Sam |
Jingwen Wang |
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MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research |
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We understand that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the Conference, you are welcome to contact us in writing at ivbdc2023@nus.edu.sg
Request for registration cancellations and refunds must be submitted in writing to the conference secretariat no later as follows:
Refund Schedule:
1. Cancellation before/on 15 October 2023: Refund 50% deduction for administrative purposes
2. Cancellation after 15 October 2023: Refund with 30% deduction for administrative purposes
All refunds will be processed after the conference
No refunds for cancellation will be given after 20 October 2023
Replacement of participants will be accepted at no extra cost provided a written request is submitted to the conference secretariat before 20 October 2023
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Named Diamond Sponsor |
$35,000 and above |
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Named Platinum Sponsor |
$20,000.00 |
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Featured Gold Sponsor |
$15,000.00 |
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Featured Silver Sponsor |
$10,000.00 |
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Spotlight Ruby Sponsor |
$5,000.00 |
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Spotlight Emerald Sponsor |
$3,000.00 |
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including Conference Gala Dinner, Appreciation Dinner, Lunches and Tea Breaks, Conference bags and lanyards, and Speaker hospitality are available. |
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Named Diamond Sponsor
The agreed organization’s name and logo would be displayed and featured on our E-flyer & website (Webpage link or video be 5MB or less) as the named Diamond Sponsor.
Along with the website advertisement as the Diamond Sponsor, 1 large booth will be provided for onsite set-up (space area: 60cm x 152.4cm x 2), with the opportunity to display up to 6 pop-up banners.
An acknowledgement will be done during the 3-days conference, and full complimentary conference registration is capped at up to 3 ticket access. Additional audio-visual advertisements, signages, slogans, and/or featuring videos can be presented during the 2 tea/coffee breaks (15 mins each), 1 Lunch (20 mins), and KIV 1 Gala Dinner (15-20 mins presentation).
Named Platinum Sponsor
The agreed organization’s name and logo would be displayed and featured on our E-flyer & website (Webpage link or video be 5MB or less) as the named Platinum Sponsor.
Along with the website advertisement as the Platinum Sponsor, 1 booth will be provided for onsite set-up (space area: 60cm x 152.4cm x1), with the opportunity to display up to 5 pop-up banners.
An acknowledgement will be done during the 3-days conference, and full complimentary conference registration is capped at up to 2 ticket access. Additional audio-visual advertisements, signages, slogans, and/or featuring videos can be presented during the 2 tea/coffee breaks (10 mins each), and 1 Lunch (15 mins).
Featured Gold Sponsor
The agreed organization’s name and logo would be displayed and be featured on our E-flyer & website (Webpage link or video be 5MB or less) as the featured Gold Sponsor.
Along with the website advertisement as the Gold Sponsor, 1 booth will be provided for onsite set-up (space area: 60cm x 152.4cm x1), with the opportunity to display up to 4 pop-up banners.
An acknowledgement will be done during the 3-days conference, and full complimentary conference registration is capped at up to 1 ticket access. Additional audio-visual advertisements, signages, slogans, and/or featuring videos can be presented during 1 Lunch (8 mins).
Featured Silver Sponsor
The agreed organization’s name and logo would be displayed and featured on our E-flyer & website (Webpage link or video be 5MB or less) as the featured Silver Sponsor.
Along with the website advertisement as the Silver Sponsor, 1 booth will be provided for onsite set-up (space area: 60cm x 152.4cm x1), with the opportunity to display up to 3 pop-up banners.
An acknowledgement will be done during the 3-days conference, and full complimentary conference registration is capped at up to 1 ticket access. Additional audio-visual advertisements, signages, slogans, and/or featuring videos can be presented during 1 Lunch (5 mins).
Spotlight Ruby Sponsor
The agreed organization’s name and logo would be displayed and be featured on our E-flyer & website (Webpage link, or video be 5MB or less) as the spotlight Ruby Sponsor.
Along with the website advertisement as the Ruby Sponsor, given the opportunity to display up to 3 pop-up banners.
An acknowledgement will be done during the 3-days conference, and full complimentary conference registration is capped at up to 1 ticket access.
Spotlight Emerald Sponsor
The agreed organization’s name and logo would be displayed and featured on our E-flyer & website (Webpage link or video be 5MB or less) as the spotlight Emerald Sponsor.
Along with the website advertisement as the Emerald Sponsor, given the opportunity to display up to 2 pop-up banners.
An acknowledgement will be done during the 3-days conference, and full complimentary conference registration is capped at up to 1 ticket access.
Other sponsorship possibilities – including Conference Gala Dinner, Appreciation Dinner, Lunches and Tea Breaks, Conference bags, and Speakers hospitality are available.
A cancellation fee of 30% will be applicable for any sponsorship package or table display booking cancelled up to two months prior to the conference. No refund will apply after this date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL
Please also be aware of housing poachers and scammers! IVBDC or our official hotels will never contact you to make accommodation reservations directly. If you have been contacted by an outside third party to reserve your accommodations, please ignore these requests, as they are looking to steal your personal information.
Please use the Booking Form to enjoy corporate rates.
Transport Schedule
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Check-in time is after 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours.
For early check arrival between midnight and 1400 hrs (Singapore time), reservations should be made a day prior with a one-night room charge. For late check-out, before 1800hrs half night room charge; after 1800hrs one night room charge applied
- All room reservation(s) must be guaranteed by major credit card (Visa/ Master / Amex)
- Please inform us of any changes of your reservation in writing via email or fax.
- Rooms are subjected to availability upon reservation.
CANCELLATION / NO-SHOW POLICY
- Any cancellation less than 48 hours of the scheduled arrival date, one (1) night’s room charge will be levied.
- Any no-show on the day of arrival, one (1) night’s room charges will be levied.
Visa Application Guidelines for Entry into Singapore for IVBDC 2023
CLICK to request for a Visa Letter
If you plan to attend IVBDC 2023 (International Vector-Borne Disease Conference) in Singapore and require a visa for entry, it is essential to follow these instructions for obtaining a visa letter. Many embassies necessitate a visa letter as part of the visa application process. To request a visa letter, please ensure you meet one of the following criteria:
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You must be a speaker or poster presenter at the conference.
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You must have successfully registered for IVBDC 2023 and paid the full registration fee. (Proof of your conference registration will be required.)
To initiate the visa letter request process, kindly select the type of visa letter below that applies to your situation. Complete the request form in its entirety and click “Submit.” Your request will be reviewed, and if approved, the visa letter will be sent to you via email as a PDF attachment.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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We regret that we cannot accommodate requests for hard copies of the letter.
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Please allow 3-5 days for processing of visa letter requests.
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The Letter of Invitation is exclusively for IVBDC 2023 conference purposes and cannot be used for any other visa applications.
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It is advisable to verify entry and visa requirements specific to your country of residence before making travel arrangements. Contact the Singaporean embassy/consulate in your home country for the most up-to-date information.
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IVBDC 2023 does not issue Letters of Sponsorship or Letters of Guarantee required by immigration authorities. It is the sole responsibility of participants to obtain such documents. IVBDC 2023 will not provide refunds for cancellations due to visa rejections or the inability to enter Singapore. Additionally, we cannot influence the decisions of the Singaporean Embassy or any other government departments on your behalf.
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For any inquiries about your visa status, please direct your concerns to the Singaporean Embassy in your home country.
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IVBDC will not be liable for any loss or damage, including indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from the use of information provided on this page, including loss of data or profits.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you to IVBDC 2023 in Singapore
Directions to the venue | LINK
Shaw Foundation Alumni House is located within the campus of the National University of Singapore.
E-Program and Abstracts
Event Video
Contact information (NUS)
Conference Secretariat
ivbdc2023@nus.edu.sg
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