The 2024 Industry Forum on “Immunology and Vaccine Development” was held on June 5th at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Department of Veterinary Medicine. NPUST president Chin-Lung Chang opened the event together with such university representatives as College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Yi-Yang Lien, Center for Sustainable & Smart Pig Breeding Technology professor Chao-Nan Lin, and Research Center for Animal Biologics Assistant Professor Ya-Mei Chen. These were also joined by distinguished guests from off campus, such as Nicolas Carboulec, R&D Director at Virbac (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.
Hans Nauwynck, professor of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University in Belgium and founder of the Provaxs Center, was among the keynote speakers at the forum. With focus given to “Immunology and Vaccine Development”, the participants exchanged research technologies and recent developments in the field. The event attracted industry professionals, academics, and students from related areas of study.
The forum included three keynote speeches and a series of comprehensive discussions. The first session was taught by Omkar Vijay Byadgi, Assistant Professor at the NPUST International College, who shared a “Discussion on the Relationship between Fish Disease Vaccines and Microorganisms”. The second lecture was provided by Center for Sustainable & Smart Pig Breeding Technology professor, Chao-Nan Lin, who shared an “Analysis of the Current Situation of PRRS in Taiwan”. For the third session, Professor Hans Nauwynck of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University shared on “PRRS Immunology and Vaccine Development”. Following the three keynote speeches, questions were raised and lively discussions took place. During the intermission, the participants also had a chance to peruse research posters at the tea and refreshments room, and learn about the research taking place at the NPUST Research Center for Animal Biologics.
