Vaccines, Vaccination and Immunization

Vaccine Immunology and Immune Responses

This session will explore the biological mechanisms underlying vaccine-induced immunity and protection. Topics will include innate and adaptive immune responses, antibody production, T-cell responses, immune memory, mucosal immunity, adjuvants, and factors influencing individual responses to vaccination. Researchers will discuss how age, previous infection, genetics, underlying conditions, and vaccination schedules can influence immune responses. The session will also examine approaches for improving vaccine immunogenicity and developing vaccines capable of generating durable protection. Presentations may include laboratory, translational, and clinical research findings. By bringing together immunologists, microbiologists, clinicians, and vaccine researchers, this session will provide an opportunity to understand the scientific principles behind effective vaccination and explore emerging strategies for improving immune protection against infectious diseases.