Manipal, Oct 13: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, will host the MAHE Nature Conference, “Meeting the Challenge of Infectious Diseases in a Changing World,” from 14 to 16 October 2026 in Manipal, Karnataka. Organised in partnership with Nature Medicine, Nature Microbiology, Nature Health, Nature Communications, and MAHE, the conference will provide a global platform for leading international experts, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, share scientific insights, and explore collaborative solutions to emerging infectious disease challenges and public health priorities.
The three-day conference will focus on critical global health challenges, including emerging and re-emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, disease surveillance, diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccination strategies, and the One Health approach. It will offer experts from across disciplines opportunities to exchange knowledge, share research, and explore innovative strategies to address the evolving threat posed by infectious diseases.
As India plays a significant role in global health research and innovation, the conference will provide a platform for Indian scientists, clinicians, public health experts, and students to engage with internationally recognised experts and showcase the country's research and innovations.
Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said,
“Addressing the challenges posed by emerging global resistance requires collaborative, interdisciplinary solutions. MAHE is honoured to host this global dialogue, which brings together experts worldwide to strengthen scientific partnerships and advance equitable, sustainable public health solutions.”
The conference will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, roundtables, poster presentations, and networking sessions. The discussions will address the evolving landscape of infectious diseases and examine advances in surveillance and diagnostics, strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development and deployment, pandemic preparedness, the effects of climate change on infectious diseases, and equitable access to healthcare innovations.
The conference will bring together internationally recognised speakers, including Alessandro Vespignani, Elaine Nsoesie, Lauren Gardner; Madhukar Pai; Shabir A. Madhi, and Marion Koopmans .
Engage in global discussions on infectious diseases and pursue collaborative, evidence-based efforts to strengthen preparedness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, while ensuring equitable access to healthcare.
