Translational Virology of Oncogenic Viruses: From Epidemiology to Intervention In Sub-Saharan Africa

Name: Translational Virology of Oncogenic Viruses: From Epidemiology to Intervention In Sub-Saharan Africa
Start: 2026-03-18T08:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-03-20T16:00:00+02:00
Location: University of KwaZulu Natal, 4000 Durban, South Africa

Schedule

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

University of KwaZulu Natal, 4000 Durban, South Africa | Durban, NL

The symposium will take a translational approach to highlight the burden of cancers driven by viral Infections and discuss relevant
oncogenic viruses research and implementation of interventions in sub-Saharan Africa. The scientific meeting will have thematic
seminars and abstract driven presentations as well as a practical workshop targeted at post-graduate students. Topics will include:
• Epidemiology of leading oncogenic viruses in sub-Saharan Africa
• Human Papillomavirus related cancer research
• Hepatitis B & C related cancer research
• Gamma Herpesviruses (Epstein Barr and Kaposi’s Sarcoma) related cancers
• Implementation research on elimination of oncogenic viruses (prevention & treatment)