APEC Infectious Disease and Vaccine Experts Discuss Strategies for Responding to Potential Pandemics

Academic Exchange for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Experts
APEC Member Economies to Share Strategies for Potential Pandemic Response
Focus on Early Signs of Pandemic and Preparedness for Disease X

As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, scheduled to be held in Gyeongju at the end of October, approaches, a series of ministerial and senior officials' meetings are taking place. In this context, an academic exchange will be held for infectious disease and vaccine experts from member economies.

The Korean Academy of Science and Technology announced on the 13th that it will host the 56th Hallim International Symposium under the theme "Response to Potential Pandemics" at The Plaza Hotel on the afternoon of the 18th.

56th Hallim International Symposium Web Invitation. Provided by the Korean Academy of Science and Technology

This symposium, held as part of the APEC 2025 KOREA commemorative events, will feature eight experts from APEC member economies-including the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Korea-as speakers.

The event will cover two subtopics: early signs of a pandemic through highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) transmission, and strategies for preparing for unknown infectious diseases (Disease X).

Participants will present and discuss country-specific case studies, the latest research trends, and national vaccine manufacturing capabilities for each subtopic.

President Jung Jin-ho stated, "It is important to share case studies and research from various countries in order to discuss responses to potential pandemics," adding, "I hope this event will foster close cooperation among APEC member economies in areas such as the development of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics."

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