NA PRRS Symposium

22nd NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases


January 16-17, 2026

InterContinental: Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

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NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD was originally formed in 2003 as the International PRRS Symposium. It provides a forum for bringing together the members of swine disease community from all over the world. The 22nd annual meeting will be a two-day international conference held in Chicago, USA. Tentative plans include six plenary scientific sessions starting on Friday morning (January 16), a translational workshop co-organized with the Swine Health Information Center, a special lunch sessions sponsored by industry partners, a poster session and NC229 business meeting to discuss the latest research and explore collaborative relationships for new research initiatives. Saturday evening (January 17) will feature a banquet with keynote speakers and award ceremony. 

To enhance communication and collaboration with professionals in different animal health areas, the 22nd ICSVD will be in connection with the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD; January 17-20, 2026).

The executive directorship, organizing committee, and conference staff hope that the NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD will provide all attendees with an informative and scientifically rewarding experience.

We look forward to meeting you in Chicago!

Ying Fang, Pablo Pineyro-Pineiro, and the NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD Organizing Committee

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Schedule


All times are in central time and subject to change.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Symposium Check-In/Onsite Registration

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – NAPRRS/NC229 Organizing Committee Meeting

Friday, January 16, 2026

Plenary Sessions will be held in the Renaissance Ballroom, 5th Floor.

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. – Opening Remarks

8:15 – 9:00 a.m. – Keynote Presentation: The Amazing World of Swine Virology – A Memorial Testament of Dr. William Mengling’s Career
Kelly Lager

9:00 – 10:05 a.m. – Session 1: From Entry to Viral Infection

  • CD163: Role in Homeostasis and Disease
    Raymond Rowland
  • Outcomes of Experimental Infection of Calves with Swine Influenza H3N2 Virus
    Wenjun Ma
  • Impact of Post-entry Control on PRRSV Replication in Three Equally Susceptible Porcine Macrophage-derived CD163-expressing Single-cell Clones
    Young-Min Lee
  • Lightning Talks
    • Tyrosine-Based Endocytic Signal in Glycoprotein 3 of PRRSV Regulates Intracellular Trafficking and is Nonessential for Viral Infection
      Junyu Tang
    • Identification of Regions in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Glycoprotein-2 Implicated in CD163 Binding
      Derek Pinto
    • Cell-type-specific Gene Expression Signatures to Identify and Predict Persistent PRRSV Infection
      Chi Chen
    • Genotypic, Phenotypic, and Pathotypic Characterization of PEDV with a Large nsp3 DEL Mutation
      Duri Lee

10:05 – 10:30 a.m. – Break

10:30 – 11:40 a.m. – Session 2: Unveiling Virus – Host Interactions

  • Swine Leukocyte Antigen Complex and Host-genetics Role in PCV2 Susceptibility
    Daniel Ciobanu
  • Impact of Influenza Virus Infection on Microbiome and Brain Development in Neonatal Piglets
    Christopher Gaulke
  • Mitigation of Cell Death Pathways to Combat Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) Pathogenesis
    Gergely Imre
  • Analysis of Porcine γδ Thymocyte Development Using a New Single Cell γ and δ Chain TCR Profiling Assay
    Weihong Gu
  • Lightning Talks
    • In Vivo Characterization of Contemporary Porcine Sapovirus Isolates Using Weaned Pigs
      Ethan Aljets
    • Single-cell RNA Sequencing Identifies Candidate Targets for PEDV Prevention and Control Strategies
      Jayne Wiarda

11:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. – Session 3: Zoetis Lunch Session

1:40 – 3:10 p.m. – Session 4: SHIC Special Session: Novel Tools & Technologies to Address Emerging Diseases of Swine

  • SHIC’s Role in Mitigating Emerging Disease Threats
    Megan Niederwerder and Lisa Becton
  • Evaluating H5N1 Risk to Swine: Mammary Transmission and Clinical Presentation in Lactating Sows
    Cody Warren
  • Vector Competence and JEV Pathogenesis & Immunity in Domestic Pigs
    Angela Bosco-Lauth
  • Design and Evaluation of an Autonomous LAMP-based Viral Smoke Detector for Onsite Monitoring of Emerging Viruses in Swine Farms
    Igor Paprotny
  • Improving Next-generation Sequencing for Detection of Emerging Swine Viruses
    Leonardo Caserta
  • Lightning Talks
    • Assessing Viral Environmental Contamination in Mortality Management Structures
      Rafael Medeiros de Ávila Melo
    • Assessment of Viral Contamination in Trailers During Pig Unloading at a Harvest Facility
      Lucas Ferreira

3:10 – 3:40 p.m. – Break

3:40 – 5:10 p.m. – Session 5: NC229 Special Session

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Plenary Sessions will be held in the Renaissance Ballroom, 5th Floor.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Keynote Presentation: Insights into Herpesvirus Virulence Evolution: Marek’s Disease Virus and the Innate Immune Response to Vaccination
Mark Parcell

9:00 – 10:10 a.m. – Session 6: Modes of Virus Transmission and Novel Strategies to Break the Chain of Infection

  • Investigating Feeding Patterns and Habitat Preferences of Mosquito Vectors on U.S. Commercial Swine Farms
    Natalia Cernicchiaro
  • Prevalence of Porcine Rotaviruses and Coronaviruses in the Midwest and Other Regions of North America
    Jianfa Bai
  • Lightning Talks
    • Phylogenetic Lineages of PRRSV-2 from Canada Reveal Patterns of Transboundary Spread and Two Novel Sub-Lineages in North America
      Joao Paulo Herrera da Silva
    • Investigation of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Outbreaks Across Ohio During Early 2025
      Kara Flaherty
    • Experimental Comparison of Airborne Shedding of Distinct Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Variants
      Juan Mena
    • Analysis of Vehicle Movements and Risk Associated with PRRS Infections on U.S. Swine Farms
      Jason Galvis
    • A Novel Nomenclature System Based on Site Polymorphism on Spike Gene Reveals the Evolutionary Pathway of Porcine Epidemic Diarrheavirus
      Mingkai Lei
    • Porcine Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus: Phylogenetic Analysis Contemporary and Historical Isolates
      Trevor Arunsiripate
    • Genetic Diversity of Rotavirus A, B, and C in U.S. Swine Based on VP4 and VP7 Gene Sequences
      Melissa Kerns
    • Comparison of Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2) Genotypic Diversity at Global Scale and Within the Iowa State University Sequences
      Eduarda Braga

10:10 – 10:40 a.m. – Break

10:40 – 11:55 a.m. – Session 7: Rapid Sensing of Viral Infection and Field Surveillance

  • PRRSV Variants Under Monitoring (VUM): An Initiative for Proactive Near Real-Time Surveillance
    Mariana Kikuti
  • Designer DNA Nanostructures Bridge Molecular Sensitivity and Field Deployability for Veterinary Diagnostics
    Xing Wang
  • Novel Biosafe and Scalable Detection of Influenza A (H5N1, H3N2, H1N1) for Veterinary and One Health Applications
    Maria Dashek
  • Lightning Talks
    • Evaluation of Manure Pit Agitation and Pumping as a Factor for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Virus Detection Changes Through Oral Fluidsa
      Claudio Melini
    • Rapid Digital Immunoassay for Detection of African Swine Fever Infection in Swine
      Amanda Bacon
    • Smartphone-linked Field Deployable Test for Detection of African Swine Fever Virus Infection
      Vineetha Reddy Mareddy
    • Development and Validation of a Cost-Effective Sequencing Method for Detecting and Genotyping PRRSV-2 Isolates
      Hung Luong
    • Utilizing Viability PCR to Assess Thermal Inactivation of Influenza in Bovine Colostrum and Milk
      Lauren McDonald
    • From RNA to Infectivity: Porcine Enteroids as a Platform for Coronavirus Viability Testing
      Lu Yen

11:55 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Session 8: Sponsor Lunch Session

  • 11:55 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Food Service
  • Impact of PRRSV Challenge on Gastric Ulcer Development and Vaccine Mitigation
    Fernando Leite
  • T Cell Epitope Content Comparison (EpiCC) of a PRRS Vaccine Against Heterologous Type 2 Strains
    Mark Hammer
  • PRRS -Resistant Pigs: Update on the Pathway to Commercialization
    Clint Nesbitt
  • Illuminating Swine Virus–Host Dynamics: Innovative Assays for Investigating Infection and Immunity
    Julie Conkright-Fincham
  • Comprehensive Immunoassay Solutions for Biomarker Detection
    Sini Madathil
  • Additional Presentation
    To Be Announced

2:00 – 3:35 p.m. – Session 9: Vaccines and Novel Technologies

  • Effect of Different Formulations of a TLR9 Agonist on the Efficacy of Vaccine Against Swine Influenza A Virus Based on the Matrix Protein 2 (M2)
    Federico Zuckermann
  • Development and Immunogenicity of Adenoviral Fc-fused FMDV Virus-like Particle Vaccine in Swine
    Hyun-Jin Shin
  • Establishment of Immune Biobank for Vaccine Immunogenicity Prediction Using In Vitro and In Silico Methods Against PRRSV
    Elisa Crisci
  • Modeling the Impact of Vaccination Strategies and Strain Interactions on PRRS Spread in a Large-scale Swine Movement Network in the United States
    Nicolas Cardenas
  • Lightning Talks
    • Shedding Dynamics of PRRSV in Multiple Specimen Types from Weaned Pigs Vaccinated with Six MLV Vaccines Under Experimental Conditions
      Hao Tong
    • Novel rPICV-Vectored Vaccine for PRRSV: Development, Safety, and Efficacy in Porcine Model
      Ramchander Rao Nadipelly
    • Influence of Sow Immunity and Herd PRRSV Status on Maternally-derived Antibodies in Piglets
      Ching-Yang Wang
    • Lipid Nanoparticle-encapsulated DNA Vaccine Induces Balanced Antibody and T-cell Responses in Pigs with Maternally Derived Antibodies
      Marlene Bravo Parra
    • mRNA Vaccination Partially Protects Pigs from Lethal Challenge by African Swine Fever Virus
      Fangfeng Yuan
    • Rotavirus Infections in Neonatal Piglets in Two Polish Sow Herds with Different Vaccination Status
      Weronika Rybkowska

3:35 – 5:30 p.m. – Poster Session (Streeterville/Avenue Ballroom, 1st Floor)

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Banquet (Renaissance Ballroom, 5th Floor)

  • 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Food Service
  • Keynote Presentation
  • Awards Ceremony

Poster Presentations

Poster session will be held Saturday, January 17, from 3:35 – 5:30 p.m. in the Streeterville/Avenue Ballroom, 1st Floor.

Section 1: From Entry to Viral Infection

  • #01-01 Cell-type-specific Gene Expression Signatures to Identify and Predict Persistent PRRSV Infection
    Chi Chen
  • #01-02 Mapping GP2 Regions That Mediate Interaction with GP3 in PRRSV
    Uvin Jayalath
  • #01-03 Assessment of Genetic and Antigenic Diversity of HP-G2b PEDV Strains Circulating in South Korea
    Duri Lee
  • #01-04 Genotypic, Phenotypic, and Pathotypic Characterization of PEDV with a Large nsp3 DEL Mutation
    Duri Lee
  • #01-05 Impact of Post-entry Control on PRRSV Replication in Three Equally Susceptible Porcine Macrophage-derived CD163-expressing Single-cell Clones
    Young-Min Lee
  • #01-06 Outcomes of Experimental Infection of Calves with Swine Influenza H3N2 Virus
    Wenjun Ma
  • #01-07 Identification of Regions on the PRRSV Proteome Involved in the Interaction with Domain 5 and Other Regions in CD163
    Jenna Nist
  • #01-08 Identification of Regions in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Glycoprotein-2 Implicated in CD163 Binding
    Derek Pinto
  • #01-09 Characterizing PRRSV Glycoprotein-3 Interactions with CD163
    Derek Pinto
  • #01-10 Tyrosine-Based Endocytic Signal in Glycoprotein 3 of PRRSV Regulates Intracellular Trafficking and is Nonessential for Viral Infection
    Junyu Tang

Section 2: Unveiling Virus – Host Interactions

  • #02-01 In Vivo Characterization of Contemporary Porcine Sapovirus Isolates using Weaned Pigs
    Ethan Aljets
  • #02-02 Swine Leukocyte Antigen Complex and Host-genetics Role in PCV2 Susceptibility
    Daniel Ciobanu
  • #02-03 Analysis of Porcine γδ Thymocyte Development Using a New Single Cell γ and δ Chain TCR Profiling Assay
    Weihong Gu
  • #02-04 Mitigation of Cell Death Pathways to Combat Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) Pathogenesis
    Gergely Imre
  • #02-05 Functional Mapping of the PRRSV nsp1beta Conserved Motif
    Akhila Naru
  • #02-06 Single-cell RNA Sequencing Identifies Candidate Targets for PEDV Prevention and Control Strategies
    Jayne Wiarda
  • #02-07 PRRSV-induced Thymic Atrophy is Temporally Progressive and Pathogenicity-dependent
    Jayne Wiarda
  • #02-08 A Pregnant Sow-neonatal Piglets Model Reveals Interaction Between Microbiota and Hippocampal Gene Expression Related to Influenza A Virus Pathogenesis
    Fangfeng Yuan

Section 3: SHIC – Novel Tools & Technologies to Address Emerging Diseases of Swine

  • #03-01 Vector Competence and JEV Pathogenesis and Immunity in Domestic Pigs
    Angela Bosco-Lauth
  • #03-02 Improving Next-generation Sequencing for Detection of Emerging Swine Viruses
    Leonardo Caserta
  • #03-03 Assessment of Viral Contamination in Trailers During Pig Unloading at a Harvest Facility
    Lucas Ferreira
  • #03-04 Assessing Viral Environmental Contamination in Mortality Management Structures
    Rafael Medeiros de Ávila Melo
  • #03-05 Design and Evaluation of an Autonomous LAMP-based Viral Smoke Detector for Onsite Monitoring of Emerging Viruses in Swine Farms
    Igor Paprotny
  • #03-06 Evaluating H5N1 Risk to Swine: Mammary Transmission and Clinical Presentation in Lactating Sows
    Cody Warren

Section 4: Modes of Virus Transmission and Novel Strategies to Break the Chain of Infection

  • #04-01 Porcine Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus: Phylogenetic analysis contemporary and historical isolates
    Trevor Arunsiripate
  • #04-02 Prevalence of Porcine Rotaviruses and Coronaviruses in the Midwest and Other Regions of North America
    Jianfa Bai
  • #04-03 Comparison of Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2) Genotypic Diversity at Global Scale and Within the Iowa State University Sequences
    Eduarda Braga
  • #04-04 Investigating Feeding Patterns and Habitat Preferences of Mosquito Vectors on U.S. Commercial Swine Farms
    Stephen Edache
  • #04-05 Investigation of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Outbreaks Across Ohio During Early 2025
    Kara Flaherty
  • #04-06 Analysis of Vehicle Movements and Risk Associated with PRRS Infections on U.S. Swine Farms
    Jason Galvis
  • #04-07 Phylogenetic Lineages of PRRSV-2 from Canada Reveal Patterns of Transboundary Spread and Two Novel Sub-Lineages in North America
    Joao Paulo Herrera da Silva
  • #04-08 Timing the Regional Dispersal of PRRSV-2 Variants Across the U.S. to Improve Preparedness
    Joao Paulo Herrera da Silva
  • #04-09 Genetic Diversity of Rotavirus A, B, and C in U.S. Swine Based on VP4 and VP7 Gene Sequences
    Melissa Kerns
  • #04-10 A Novel Nomenclature System Based on Site Polymorphism on Spike Gene Reveals the Evolutionary Pathway of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
    Mingkai Lei
  • #04-11 Glycoprotein 5: A Molecular Profile of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Circulating in Vietnam During the 2021-2023 Period
    Nguyen Tuan Anh Mai
  • #04-12 Experimental Comparison of Airborne Shedding of Distinct Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Variants
    Juan Mena
  • #04-13 Recombination Events of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV)
    Roman Pogranichniy

Section 5: Rapid Sensing of Viral Infection and Field Surveillance

  • #05-01 Development of Suspension Fluorescent In-situ hybridization (SUS-FISH) for Direct Detection of Porcine Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus (PHEV)
    Trevor Arunsiripate
  • #05-02 Rapid Digital Immunoassay for Detection of African Swine Fever Infection in Swine
    Amanda Bacon
  • #05-03 Comparative Evaluation of Commercial ELISAs and Subtype-specific Immunofluorescence Assays for PCV2 Serology in Experimental and Field Conditions
    Eduarda Braga
  • #05-04 Novel Biosafe and Scalable Detection of Influenza A (H5N1, H3N2, H1N1) for Veterinary and One Health Applications
    Maria Dashek
  • #05-05 PRRSV Variants Under Monitoring (VUM): An Initiative for Proactive Near Real-Time Surveillance
    Mariana Kikuti
  • #05-06 Development and Validation of a Cost-Effective Sequencing Method for Detecting and Genotyping PRRSV-2 Isolates
    Hung Luong
  • #05-07 Smartphone-linked Field Deployable Test for Detection of African Swine Fever Virus Infection
    Vineetha Reddy Mareddy
  • #05-08 Utilizing viability PCR to assess thermal inactivation of influenza in bovine colostrum and milk
    Lauren McDonald
  • #05-09 Evaluation of Manure Pit Agitation and Pumping as a Factor for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Virus Detection Changes through Oral Fluids
    Claudio Melini
  • #05-10 Cardiac Puncture Blood Collection as a Practical and Biosecure Method for Postmortem Pathogen Detection in Pigs
    Claudio Melini
  • #05-11 Designer DNA Nanostructures Bridge Molecular Sensitivity and Field Deployability for Veterinary Diagnostics
    Saurabh Umrao
  • #05-12 Evaluation of Processing Fluids Filter Paper Sampling in the Detection of PRRSV
    Amanda Wzorek
  • #05-13 From RNA to Infectivity: Porcine Enteroids as a Platform for Coronavirus Viability Testing
    Lu Yen

Section 6: Vaccines and Novel Technologies

  • #06-01 Oral Immunization with Maize-expressed PEDV Spike Protein-derived Antigen Modulates Mucosal Cell-mediated Immunity and Clinical Outcomes in Weaned Pigs
    Marlene Bravo Parra
  • #06-02 Modeling the Impact of Vaccination Strategies and Strain Interactions on PRRS Spread in a Large-scale Swine Movement Network in the United States
    Nicholas Cardenas
  • #06-03 Establishment of Immune Biobank for Vaccine Immunogenicity Prediction Using In Vitro and In Silico Methods Against PRRSV
    Elisa Crisci
  • #06-04 Lipid Nanoparticle-encapsulated DNA Vaccine Induces Balanced Antibody and T-cell Responses in Pigs with Maternally Derived Antibodies
    Danh Lau
  • #06-05 Systematic Review of PRRSV Immunization Strategies in Swine Populations: Effectiveness, Safety, and Practical Use
    Jessica Mateus
  • #06-06 Novel rPICV-Vectored Vaccine for PRRSV: Development, Safety, and Efficacy in Porcine Model
    Ramchander Rao Nadipelly
  • #06-07 A Broadly Protective Vaccine and Novel Delivery Platform for Influenza A Virus
    Nicolas Hernandez
  • #06-08 Rotavirus Infections in Neonatal Piglets in Two Polish Sow Herds with Different Vaccination Status
    Weronika Rybkowska
  • #06-09 Viral Vaccines as an Alternative to Antimicrobials: A Perspective from Swine Veterinarians on Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions
    Jishu Shi
  • #06-10 Development and Immunogenicity of Adenoviral Fc-fused FMDV Virus-like Particle Vaccine in Swine
    Hyun-Jin Shin
  • #06-11 Shedding Dynamics of PRRSV in Multiple Specimen Types from Weaned Pigs Vaccinated with Six MLV Vaccines Under Experimental Conditions
    Hao Tong
  • #06-12 Influence of Sow Immunity and Herd PRRSV Status on Maternally-derived Antibodies in Piglets
    Ching-Yang Wang
  • #06-13 mRNA Vaccination Partially Protects Pigs from Lethal Challenge by African Swine Fever Virus
    Fangfeng Yuan
  • #06-14 Effect of Different Formulations of a TLR9 Agonist on the Efficacy of Vaccine Against Swine Influenza A Virus Based on the Matrix Protein 2 (M2)
    Federico Zuckermann

Registration


Payment must be provided at the time of registration to guarantee enrollment. Early registration is recommended. All prices are in US Dollars.

  • Early Registration (On or before Friday, August 22, 2025): $298
  • Late Registration (Saturday, August 23 – Wednesday, December 31, 2025): $318
  • Onsite Registration (Thursday, January 15 – Friday, January 16, 2026): $348
  • Banquet ticket: $65

Continuing Education
Continuing education is available for veterinarians. Continuing education will be granted for in-person sessions only.

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds, less a 10 percent cancellation fee, will be given if written notification is received by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Written cancellation should be sent to ICSVD@vetmed.illinois.edu. Registrations are transferable. After December 31, 2025, refunds will not be made. We reserve the right to cancel sessions and to change speakers if necessary. In the event of a conference cancellation, all registrants will receive a full refund. Event organizers are not responsible for travel expenses in the event of a cancellation or date change.

Hotel Reservations


Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. It is recommended that you book your reservations early.

InterContinental: Chicago Magnificent Mile

505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US
Rates: Thursday, January 15 – Sunday, January 18  $149 per night
Room Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm (Central)
Phone Reservation:
1-877-424-2449
Reference Group:
 2026 ICSVD

Rooms reserved through the hotel block will receive a waived resort fee and complimentary wireless internet in the guest room. These charges will not appear on your hotel folio. The price listed does not include taxes.

Abstract Submission


NC229 Annual Report Template

Abstract Submission Deadlines:

  • Friday, August 22, 2025: Early Abstract Submission Deadline
  • Friday, October 31, 2025: Extended Deadlines for Abstract Submission

Travel Fellowship Application


Travel fellowships are provided to aid graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in presenting their experimental results at the symposium.

The awarded funds are determined by the NA PRRSS Travel Fellowship Awards Selection Committee. Awardees will be notified by October 1, 2025.

Travel Fellowship Information and Instructions

Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025

Job Board


The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine now makes it easier to hire for or find jobs in alignment with the NA PRRS Symposium through the college Job Board.

Those hiring can select “NA PRRS” for the job category allowing those seeking a job to be able to filter for that designation.

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Photography Notification


By attending the NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Organizing Committees

NA PRRSS/NC229 Advisor:

  • Dr. Raymond (Bob) R. R. Rowland, University of Illinois, US

Executive Director:

  • Dr. Ying Fang, University of Illinois, US

Planning Committee:

  • Dr. Jose Angulo, Zoetis Animal Health, US
  • Dr. Lisa Becton, Swine Health Information Center, US
  • Dr. John Harding, University of Saskatchewan, CA
  • Dr. Enric Mateu, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
  • Dr. Hans Nauwynck, Ghent University, BE
  • Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Swine Health Information Center, US
  • Dr. Hanchun Yang, China Agriculture University, CN
  • Dr. Jordan Young, Zoetis Animal Health, US

Joint Scientific Committee:

Co-Chairs, Joint Scientific Committee:

  • Dr. Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota, US
  • Dr. Pablo Pineyro, Iowa State University, US

Committee Members:

  • Dr. Andreia Arruda, The Ohio State University, US
  • Dr. Elisa Crisci, North Carolina State University
  • Dr. Laura Miller, Kansas State University
  • Dr. Alex Pasternak, Purdue University
  • Dr. Hiep Vu, University of Nebraska, US

Sponsors


U of I College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois Pathobiology
Zoetis Logo
Boehringer Ingelheim logo
Elanco logo
Promega Logo
Genus Research and Development logo
SHIC logo - Swine Health Information Center
Tetracore logo
University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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Central States Research Centre, Inc. Logo
Milliporesigma

Questions, email ICSVD@vetmed.illinois.edu.