Study group Veterinary Immunology

VIA Meeting Study group Veterinary Immunology

The annual meeting 2026 of the Veterinary Immunology Study Group will take place from September 14–15, 2026, at the TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan in Freising, Germany. The meeting is organized as a satellite meeting preceding the Annual Conference of the German Society for Immunology (DGfI), which will be held at the Technical University of Munich.

The meeting provides a platform for scientific exchange with a strong focus on early-career researchers. The program will include oral presentations, poster sessions, and ample time for discussion and networking. In addition, the annual general assembly of the Veterinary Immunology Study Group will take place, including the election of the spokespersons.

Program 2026

Veterinary immunology continues to expand our understanding of host defense mechanisms across animal species. Accordingly, the planned session topics include:

Novel Tools & Techniques in Veterinary Immunology
Basic Immunology of Different Species
Immune Regulation, Memory and Vaccinology
Immune Responses to Infections & Microbiota
Clinical Veterinary Immunology
Wildlife Immunology
Immune Responses in Pre-clinical Disease Models in Companion and Livestock Species.

Continuing the long-standing tradition of the study group, young scientists are strongly encouraged to present their research and ideas. In addition to poster presentations, 10-minute short talks are planned to facilitate intensive scientific exchange.

The scientific program will be highlighted by a keynote lecture given by Prof. Jim Kaufman, Yale University, New Haven, USA.

YIs at the VIA Meeting 2026

Young Immunologists are actively involved in the meeting and will enable selected students of veterinary medicine and related disciplines to participate free of charge, including dedicated mentoring and supervision throughout the workshop.

Organization Young Immunologists: Dominik Freiherr von La Roche, LMU München

The venue

The TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, part of the Technical University of Munich, is located in the historic Weihenstephan campus in Freising, just north of Munich, Germany. As one of Europe’s leading centers for life science research and education, the campus provides a vibrant interdisciplinary environment that brings together expertise in animal science, veterinary research, biotechnology, and immunology.

The venue offers modern research and teaching facilities within a scenic campus setting surrounded by gardens, forests, and historic buildings. Its proximity to Munich International Airport and the city of Munich ensures convenient international access while maintaining a focused academic atmosphere.

The Veterinary Immunology Workshop of the German Society for Immunology (DGfI) will take place in this inspiring environment, providing an ideal setting for scientific exchange, networking, and discussion among researchers working in veterinary and comparative immunology.

Accommodation

The following hotels offer special discounted rates when using the booking code “VIA Meeting TUM.” All listed hotels are within walking distance (approximately 10–20 minutes) of both the conference venue and Freising train station.

To receive the discounted rate, reservations must be made directly with the hotel by phone or email.

From Freising train station, Munich can be reached easily by suburban train (Munich S‑Bahn, ~45 minutes) or by regional train (~25 minutes). Munich Airport is also conveniently accessible via a direct bus (~15 minutes) or by train (~10 minutes).

Corbin München Airport Business Hotel Freising

https://corbin-hotel.com/?page_id=273&lang=en

double room 132€/night/room including breakfast

single room 125€/night/room including breakfast

Booking Code: VIA Meeting TUM

Book till: 02.08.2026

Hotel Bayerischer Hof Freising

https://www.bayerischerhof-freising.de/en/

single room 95-105€/night/room including breakfast

Booking Code: VIA Meeting TUM

Book till: 13.08.2026

Hotel & Gasthof Lerner Freising

https://www.gasthof-lerner.de/en/

double room 127-137€/night/room including breakfast

single room 92-102€/night/room including breakfast

Booking Code: VIA Meeting TUM

Book till: 13.07.2026

Cooperation partners and sponsors 2026

These are the cooperation partners and sponsors of the VIA Meeting 2026. If you are interested in joining us as a sponsor for our next meeting please contact us as soon as possible: Prof. Dr. Benjamin Schusser. Thank you!