Report: WG1 Training School on Antigenic Cartography of Influenza Viruses
From October 6–8, 2025, ESFLU Working Group 1 hosted a Training School on Antigenic Cartography at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) on the island of Riems. The
Training School on Antigenic Cartography of influenza viruses
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV). It contributes significantly to production losses and poses
Participation at the First Biosecurity Conference in Barcelona
The First Biosecurity Conference, held on June 5–6 in Barcelona, brought together over 180 participants to discuss key biosecurity challenges and advancements in animal health (https://project-better.bocemtium.com/).
ESFLU Training School – Surveillance and monitoring of influenza A in pigs
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV) which leads to production losses. The intensification of
ESFLU annual meeting 2025 – Materials from the meeting
The Newsletter #2, Spring/Summer 2025 Includes the highlightes from the annual meeting in Copenhagen. Notes from the MC meeting, 27th of March, Copenhagen Presentations open
Virtual mobility grants, WG3 subgroup 5
Virtual Mobility Grants Virtual Mobility (VM) consists of a collaboration in a virtual setting among researchers or innovators within the COST Action, to exchange knowledge,
Scientific Meeting in Copenhagen – Practical information
Dates: 25th – 27th of March 2025 The Venue: University of Copenhagen Situated in Frederiksberg, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural Department is lying in beautiful
Invitation to ESFLU annual meeting 2025
Dear ESFLU Members, We are pleased to confirm that our annual scientific and networking meeting in 2025 will be held in March 25th – 27th
Experiences from STSMs
dr. Marina Meester, assistant professor at the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University For the future control and surveillance of swine influenza virus, we need
WG1 Training School on Next Generation Sequencing Using Nanopore Technology for Swine Influenza A Diagnosis
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Veterinary Medicine, recently hosted a highly successful training school from September 23-25, 2024, focusing on Next Generation Sequencing
Second Grant Period – Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on swine flu sequencing data analyses, phylogenetic/phylodynamic analyses, and antigenic cartography
The ESFLU network (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the 2nd call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 20/09/2024. Missions must occur between 1/5/2024 and 25/10/2024.
Second Grant Period – Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on swine flu diagnostics
The ESFLU network ( https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the 2nd call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 20/09/2024. Missions must occur between 1/5/2024 and
Call for Collaboration: Ancient Specimens Wanted!
Attention researchers! We’re on the lookout for ancient pathological specimens. We are broadly interested in formalin-fixed wet tissues, FFPE blocks, microscope slides or similar materials
Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on swine flu prevention and control – 2nd Grant Period
The ESFLU network ( https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the a call for STSM application for WG3/Sub.G.5. Deadline for applications: 25/08/2024. Missions must occur between
ESFLU WG1 Training School – 2nd Grant Period
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV), leading to significant production losses. The intensification of
Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on the vaccine efficacy review – 2nd Grant Period
The ESFLU network (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce a new call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 15/07/2024. Missions must occur between 17/6/2024 and 25/10/2024.
ESFLU WG2 Training School – 2nd Grant Period
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV), leading to significant production losses. The intensification of
Happy first birthday to ESFLU!
So far it has been a very enriching journey, full of interactions, plans and developments. We started our network with 76 members from 25 countries
Second call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)
The ESFLU network (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the 2nd call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 20/09/2024. Missions must occur between 1/5/2024 and 25/10/2024.
WG1 meeting at IZSLER in Brescia, Italy
From April 23 to 24, WG1 members of ESFLU organized a meeting at the headquarters of Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e Dell’Emilia Romagna (IZSLER)
Second Grant Period – Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on swine flu diagnostics
The ESFLU network (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the 2nd call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 20/09/2024. Missions must occur between 1/5/2024 and 25/10/2024.
