Vector Encounter 2026
Schedule
Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Baltimore, MD
About this Event
Vector Encounter 2026
Registration for the Vector Encounter is now OPEN. Please contact Dr. Conor McMeniman [email protected] for support.
This is a two-day gathering to discuss the biology of disease vectors hosted by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
During this engaging get-together, investigators present their lab's latest vector research in Chalk Talk and Short Talk format emphasizing ideas and latest discoveries. Chalk Talk presentations in the main session are limited to one investigator per lab, by the PI or a team member. Non-PIs can also present research in Short Talk format in a breakout session; more than one lab member can present.
Chalk Talks
- Limited to 15 minutes per lab
- Can be presented by the PI, or a designated team member
- Presentation should provide an overview of the current lab projects
- Presentations need to be made using the chalkboard only
Short Talks
Limited to 15 minutes total, including questions
Multiple individuals from the same lab can present individual short talks on their projects
These presentations occur in breakout focus groups and are casual and dynamic in format to promote discussion and feedback
Short talks can be made using any of the following: a whiteboard (markers provided), 1-3 slides emphasizing data, or all. Creativity in presentation format welcome
Networking
Chesapeake blue crab dinner (Thursday 6-8 pm, Captain James Landing)
Casual happy hour (Friday 4-6 pm, Ministry of Brewing)
Registration Closes:
Monday May 18th, 2026
Agenda
π: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Vector Encounter Program | May 28 - May 29 | JHBSPH
π: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Chesapeake Blue Crab Dinner | May 28 | Captain James Landing
π: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Casual Happy Hour | May 29 | Ministry of Brewing (Drinks for purchase)
Where is it happening?
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 60.00











