THEME: "Novel Advancements in the field of Infectious Diseases Research"
Vaccines stimulate the human body’s natural immune system to recognize and remember pathogens, so when they are later encountered, they can be more easily destroyed and disease can be lessened or prevented. They are known to be the safest, most effective way to prevent infectious diseases, and they have enabled the worldwide eradication of many devastating diseases like polio and smallpox. However, vaccines have not yet been developed for some of the most devastating diseases, such as HIV-1, malaria, and tuberculosis.