Infectious Diseases Institute

Join Us for the Infectious Diseases Institute 8th Annual Meeting

Connect with researchers, clinicians, trainees, and external partners advancing infectious diseases research.
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Promotional graphic for the Infectious Diseases Institute 8th Annual Meeting on November 9, 2026, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Jacqueline Kirchner and Dr. Sadie J. Ryan.
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Meeting. This all-day meeting is the IDI's premier annual event, focusing on bringing together leading experts to explore interdisciplinary infectious disease research.

Meeting Details

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Location: Archie M. Griffin Ballroom, Ohio Union

The meeting highlights the breadth of infectious disease research across Ohio State and its partners while creating opportunities for collaboration, idea sharing and new connections.

Registration and Deadlines

Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

IDI is pleased to welcome the following keynote speakers:

Jacqueline Kirchner headshot.

Dr. Jacqueline Kirchner

Deputy Director, Biologics Discovery and Translational Sciences Global Health Division, Gates Foundation
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Sadie J. Ryan headshot.

Dr. Sadie J. Ryan

Professor of Medical Geography, Department of Geography, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida
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Experience the Annual Meeting

From keynote presentations and poster sessions to networking opportunities, the annual meeting offers multiple ways to engage with Ohio State's infectious diseases research community.

Researchers discussing scientific posters during a poster session.
Speaker presenting at a previous IDI Annual Meeting.
Attendees gathered for a presentation during a previous IDI Annual Meeting.

IDI 8th Annual Meeting Tentative Program

Schedule subject to change.

8:00 AM–8:30 AM – Check-In and Breakfast

8:30 AM–9:00 AM – Welcome from Leadership

9:00 AM–10:30 AM – Morning Keynote: Dr. Jacqueline Kirchner (Gates Foundation)

10:30 AM–10:45 AM – Coffee Break

10:45 AM–11:30 AM – T32 Interdisciplinary Host Microbe Program Trainee Talks

11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Poster Session

12:30 PM–1:30 PM –  Lunch and Keynote Speaker Networking with Trainees

1:30 PM–2:45 PM – Research Presentations

2:45 PM–3:15 PM –  Coffee Break and Networking

3:15 PM–4:30 PM – Afternoon Keynote: Dr. Sadie J. Ryan (University of Florida)

4:30 PM–4:45 PM – Top Abstract and Poster Awards

Questions?

For questions about the IDI 8th Annual Meeting, please contact the Infectious Diseases Institute at IDI@osu.edu.

If you register but can no longer attend, please email IDI@osu.edu as soon as possible. Advance notice helps us maintain accurate attendance records and catering counts.