25.–27.11.2026 | Workshop: Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy and Vaccination

From November 25 to 27, 2026, Innsbruck will host the annual workshop of the study group “Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy and Vaccination” of the Society for Virology (GfV). The workshop is chaired by Janine Kimpel (Institute of Virology, Medical University of Innsbruck) and Dennis Lapuente.

The workshop brings early-career scientists together with established experts. Its programme covers the full range of viral vector research, from basic science through clinical application to regulatory questions. Topics include viral vectors for vaccination against cancer and infectious diseases, virotherapy, and gene therapy.

Keynote speakers

• Florian Krammer, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York / Ignaz Semmelweis Institute, Vienna
• Asisa Volz, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo)
• Patrik Erlman, Boehringer Ingelheim
• Ralf Amann, Fraunhofer IGB, Biberach

Participants arrive on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday consist of keynote lectures and short talks, with a social event on Thursday evening. The venue is the Grillhof above Igls, which can be reached by public transport from Innsbruck city centre.

We are delighted to welcome the study group to Innsbruck and look forward to an inspiring exchange.

More information: viralvectors.g-f-v.org