The GHTM is pleased to announce the 2nd International Webinar “Leishmaniasis: From Immunity to the Development of New Therapies in a One Health Perspective”, which will take place on 6 July 2026, marking World Zoonoses Day.
This international initiative brings together researchers and experts from Portugal and Brazil to discuss the latest advances in leishmaniasis research, promoting an interdisciplinary dialogue that spans from the understanding of immune mechanisms to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutic strategies.
The webinar will highlight the importance of the One Health approach in tackling leishmaniasis, emphasising the need for integrated actions across human, animal and environmental health to strengthen disease prevention, surveillance and control.
The programme will feature renowned specialists from Portuguese and Brazilian institutions, fostering scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two countries.
Event details
- Date: 6 July 2026
- Time: 09:00–12:00 (Brasília) | 13:00–16:00 (Lisbon)
- Format: Online
- Participation: Free of charge, subject to prior registration here.
The full programme is available here. The access link will be sent to registered participants shortly before the event.
The webinar is organised by Ricardo Silvestre (ICVS/UMinho), Sandra Muxel (EACH/USP), Stella Barrouin (EMVZ/UFBA), and Sofia Cortes, researcher from VBD-GHTM, at IHMT NOVA.
We look forward to welcoming you to this international event dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the fight against leishmaniasis.
