International Conference on

Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Defense (ICMPHD-26)

21st – 22nd Dec 2026 | Florence, Italy | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Defense invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Life Science encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Microbial resistance mechanisms in pathogens ›
02
Host immune response to infections ›
03
Novel therapeutic strategies for infections ›
04
Microbiome interactions with host health ›
05
Pathogen-host co-evolution studies ›
06
Vaccination strategies against microbial diseases ›
07
Role of inflammation in pathogenesis ›
08
Antimicrobial peptides in host defense ›
09
Genomic approaches in pathogen research ›
10
Impact of climate change on pathogens ›
11
Emerging infectious diseases and prevention ›
12
Bioinformatics in microbial pathogenesis studies ›
13
Ethical considerations in pathogen research ›
14
Translational research in infectious diseases ›
15
Public health responses to outbreaks ›
16
Microbial pathogenesis in chronic diseases ›
17
Diagnostics for infectious diseases ›
18
Role of gut microbiota in immunity ›
19
Antibiotic stewardship and resistance ›
20
Innovations in vaccine development ›
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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