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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Panel session underway exploring the future of UK VBD research - Lots of important discussions happening. #UKVBD2026

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Poster session is in full swing! So many fantastic presentations on display #UKVBD2026

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What a great first day we had yesterday! Back today for day two - If you are joining us, don't forget to visit our exhibitors Valneva @royentsoc.bsky.social @thepandemicinst.bsky.social #UKVBD2026

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Our second keynote speaker, Henriette (Jet) de Valk, discussing an exceptional year for arbovirus transmission in France in 2025 #UKVBD2026

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Starting off the conference with our first keynote speaker, Professor @baylism.bsky.social, discussing “The changing risk of VBDs in the UK.” #UKVBD2026

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It's day one of the UK VBD Conference 2026! Looking forward to an exciting couple of packed days in Liverpool #UKVBD2026

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Don't forget to submit your abstract to present at the UK VBD Conference in Liverpool on 31st March and 1st April 2026!

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Final two weeks to submit your abstract to present at this year’s UK VBD Conference in Liverpool. Don’t miss out! Submission deadline is 28th February 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/j9hjJbCnRS

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

5 weeks left to submit your abstract if you would like to present at the UK VBD Conference 2026 in Liverpool! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/j9hjJbCnRS

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Don't forget to submit your abstract if you would like to present at the UK VBD Conference 2026! There are opportunities for standard talks, short “quick-fire” talks and posters across all themes. Submission deadline is Friday 28th February 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/j9hjJbCnRS

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We are delighted to announce registration is now open for the seventh UK Vector-Borne Diseases Conference. 31st March-1st April 2026. Register here: bit.ly/48ZQ7ee

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Professor Stephen Higgs from Kansas State University is presenting his keynote, “Forty Years of Mosquito Research: things we should know by now” #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Now that we’re filled up on tea and coffee, it’s time to look at more of the amazing research on display #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Now we have our first keynote speaker for today, Dr Trisna Tungadi from Keele University presenting on the “Manipulation of plant hosts and insect vectors by viruses.” #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Professor Matthew Baylis @baylism.bsky.social opens the day once again with a warm welcome, ready for a morning filled with presentations and flash talks #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Wrapping up day one with an exciting keynote from Prof Polly Roy from @lshtm.bsky.social diving into the fascinating world of Bluetongue virus 🦠 #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Next up we learn about the new Defra-UKRI one health VBD hub project, enhancing links between data collection, analysis and policy #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

After a brilliant morning our afternoon session on vector and disease control kicks off with Saudaminu Venkatesan from the University of Liverpool #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Lots of fantastic research on display in the #UKVBD2024 poster session

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Professor Matthew Baylis @baylism.bsky.social kicks off the next two days with a warm welcome and an exciting, packed programme ahead! #UKVBD2024

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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Thrilled to be in Liverpool for the 6th UK VBD Conference - the UK’s largest ever meeting on vector-borne diseases! 🦟🌍 #UKVBD2024

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