March 11-13, 2025
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
From March 11 – 13, 2025, the USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (USDA NBAF) and the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at the University of Georgia will co-host a symposium on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) research in the U.S. This symposium will be hybrid, conducted online and in-person at the Manhattan Conference Center in Manhattan, KS.
The symposium will bring together leading experts to present global trends in FMD research and the latest insights on the ecology, epidemiology, and risk assessment implications for the United States.
Participants will:
The symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including:
An anticipated outcome of the symposium is the publication of a synthesis paper in a peer-reviewed journal summarizing key discussions and future research priorities.
Registration opens - October 2024
Registration closes - February 21, 2025
Welcome reception - March 10, 2025
Symposium (hybrid format) - March 11-12, 2025
Half-day synthesis (in-person only) - March 13, 2025
Click the button below to see the draft agenda!
Welcome Reception at the Manhattan Conference Center.
Keynote Address TBA
Welcome
Program Overviews
Keynote Address
Session 1: Pathogenesis and Transmission
Session 2: Vaccines and Vaccination
Morning Sessions Wrap Up
Session 3: Diagnostics and Immunology
Session 4: Industry and Trade
Afternoon Sessions Wrap Up and Closing Remarks
Evening social gathering at Flint Hills Discovery Center
Welcome & Keynote Address
Session 5A: Livestock Epidemiology
Session 5B: Livestock Epidemiology
Morning Sessions Wrap Up
Session 6: Wildlife & Wildlife-Livestock Interface
Research Briefs A
Research Briefs B
Afternoon Sessions Wrap Up and Closing Remarks
Evening social gathering at Tallgrass Tap House
Half-day Synthesis Workshop: Small group discussions to synthesize main concepts and create an action plan for post-workshop report development and publication.
Overview of Synthesis Workshop
Breakout Groups
Breakout Group Reporting
Wrap-Up
Speaker biographies are updated as confirmed. Stay tuned for continuous updates!
The symposium will be held at the Manhattan Conference Center, 410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS 66502.
There are two room blocks for the Symposium. Attendees are responsible for booking and payment of accommodation for the Symposium. We encourage attendees to make their arrangements promptly.
In addition to reserved accommodations at the Fairfield Inn, there are several hotels within walking distance to the Manhattan Conference Center, including the Candlewood Suites, adjacent to the Conference Center.
Are any meals provided during the Symposium?
On March 10, the welcome reception will have hors d'oeuvres. On March 11 & 12, lunch and two coffee breaks will be provided during the Symposium. On March 13, a morning coffee break will be offered.
What is the dress code for the Symposium?
Suggested dress code is business casual.
For inquiries regarding the FMD Symposium, email the meeting organizers:
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