2026 Pandemic Prediction and Prevention Destination Area Symposium

Join Us on Friday, March 20, 2026 8 AM – 3:30 PM South End Zone
followed by an exhibition and reception at Newman Library
from 4-6pm

Registration due on March 16, 2026!

Step into a day of inspiration! The PPP DA Symposium is bringing together faculty and trainees for an energizing program featuring keynote speaker Michael Imperiale, dynamic breakout sessions, and conversations that spark new ideas. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of pandemic prediction and prevention!

Then, from 4–6 PM, join us at Newman Library the debut of our new PPP DA library exhibit. Experience the interactive exhibit that highlights the tools, stories, and science behind pandemic prediction and prevention. It’s the perfect way to cap the day—celebrating research and discovering fresh perspectives across our community.

Agenda

Time	Event	Speaker	Location
8:00am – 9:00am	Registration and networking coffee		South End Zone
9:00am – 9:05am	Welcome	Dan Sui	South End Zone
9:05am – 9:10am	Welcome	Catherine Amelink	South End Zone
9:10am – 9:40am	State of the PPP DA	T. M. Murali	South End Zone
9:40am – 10:40am	Keynote address	Michael Imperiale	South End Zone
10:40am – 11:00am	Coffee break		South End Zone
11:00am – Noon	Where are we now?	Presentations by PPP DA Faculty	South End Zone
Noon – 1:30pm	Networking lunch		South End Zone
1:30pm – 3:00pm	Breakout sessions		South End Zone
3:00pm – 3:10pm	Coffee break		South End Zone
3:10pm – 3:25pm	Readout session from breakouts		South End Zone
3:25pm – 3:30pm	Closing remarks by TBD		South End Zone
4:00pm – 6:00pm	Exhibition opening and reception		Newman Library, 2nd floor

*Details are subject to change as this agenda is tentative. Please continue to check the website for up-to-date information.

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