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APSMV is a growing community focused on medical virology research. As a member, you will have access to informative workshops, updates on the latest research, and opportunities to connect with fellow professionals and researchers.
We invite you to join us at our upcoming events and be part of our journey as we build a supportive network for advancing virological science.
Job Opportunity (Closed)
Postdoctoral Researcher – Virology (2-Year Position)
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with strong expertise in virology to join an MRFF-funded research project focused on developing innovative genomics-based methods for the surveillance of emerging arboviruses in Australia.
This two-year position will be based at QIMR Berghofer (QIMRB) within the Mosquito Control Laboratory.
Location: QIMR Berghofer (QIMRB), Mosquito Control Lab, Herston, Brisbane QLD
Duration: 2 years
Application Closing Date: 8 February
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
This listing is provided for information only. Please contact the institution directly for further details and application procedures.
The Asia Pacific Society of Medical Virology (APSMV) is pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar presented by Professor Yasmin Malik from the Medical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.
Date & Time: Friday, 24 April 2026, 4:00–5:00 PM (Brisbane Time)
Register and join us at the Webinar!
6–7 August 2026
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
APSMV is pleased to be a partner organisation for iCER-ID 2026, organised by the Infectious Diseases Society of India (IDSI). The conference will convene scientists, clinicians, and public health professionals to advance research and collaboration in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
Early-bird registration closes 15 June 2026. For details and registration, visit: https://idsi.org.in/
24–26 May 2027
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
We are pleased to announce that the Asia Pacific Society of Medical Virology (APSMV) is the organising committee for the next Asia-Pacific Congress of Medical Virology (APCMV).
APCMV is a triennial international congress that focuses on diagnostic, public health, research, and clinical virology, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. The aim of this congress is to foster collaboration and the exchange of information on the latest research in virology, especially studies concerning medically important viruses and treatments against them.
Dates & Venue
Pre-Congress: 23 May 2027
Main Congress: 24–26 May 2027
Venue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Further details will be shared in due course on the APCMV website.
15 September 2025
Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
Please find more information at the symposium website, here.
Date and Time: Monday, 15 Sep 2025, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT+8.0)
Venue: Duke-NUS Medical School, Amphitheatre (Level 2)
College Road, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
13-16 October 2025
Crowne Plaza Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Please find more information at the conference website, here.
Suresh Mahalingam, current President of APSMV, is part of the Scientific Organisers.
19-21 November 2024
APSMV Congress
APCMV 2024 is the triennial international congress organised by the Asia Pacific Society of Medical Virology (APSMV), held from 19–21 November 2024, at the Singapore Expo. The congress brings together clinicians, researchers, and public health experts to focus on diagnostic, research, public health, and clinical aspects of virology, with a special emphasis on issues relevant to the Asia Pacific region.
Key Highlights:
– The event featured symposia on emerging and zoonotic infections, innovations in vaccine research, viral diagnostics, pathogenesis, and public health interventions.
– Renowned speakers addressed topics such as pandemic preparedness, vaccine development, viral surveillance, and the management of diseases like COVID-19, influenza, dengue, and other vector-borne and blood-borne viruses.
– The congress fosters collaboration and information sharing to strengthen the region’s response to current and emerging viral threats.
Organiser:
Asia Pacific Society of Medical Virology (APSMV), a regional society founded in 1982 to promote collaboration and resource sharing among virologists in the Asia Pacific.