Dive Deep into Animal Leishmaniosis: ALIVE 2024 Congress in Nice Offers Research, Clinical Insights, and Expert Discussions
Exciting news for all veterinary professionals and researchers! The Second International Congress on Animal Leishmaniosis (ALIVE 2) is scheduled to be held from the 18th to the 20th of April, 2024, in the picturesque city of Nice, France.
What to Expect at ALIVE 2024?
The LeishVet Scientific Committee is gearing up to host this event in a hybrid format, ensuring that participants can engage both in-person and view virtually. This congress promises to bring together the crème de la crème of experts specializing in animal leishmaniosis. It’s not just a gathering of experts, but also an opportunity to meet all the LeishVet members.
The second ALIVE congress, also known as the Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event, has an enriching Scientific Program lined up. Just like its inaugural edition, the program will be bifurcated into two main streams:
- Research Stream: Dive deep into the latest findings and advancements in the field of animal leishmaniosis
- Clinical Stream: Gain insights into the clinical diagnosis and treatment methodologies for this significant zoonotic disease
In addition to these streams, attendees will have the exclusive chance to participate in round table discussions alongside esteemed speakers and LeishVet members. These discussions will revolve around real clinical cases, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures related to animal leishmaniosis.
ALIVE 2024 Congress: Scientific Programme Overview
- Kick-off Evening: Attendees are welcomed with a cocktail at the Radisson Blu’s Rooftop, setting the ambiance for the upcoming sessions.
- Both days commence with an Informal Get Together for young scientists and clinicians, fostering collaboration and networking.
- Notable sessions include discussions on:
- ophthalmic challenges in animal leishmaniosis
- Leishmania donovani in India
- other Leishmania species infecting dogs
- the impact of Phlebotomine sand flies on health.
- when clinicians should suspect feline leishmaniosis
- clinical relapses in canine leishmaniosis
- unexpected lessons of leishmaniosis
- the role of extracellular vesicles in canine leishmaniosis
- Keynote speakers like Carla Maia, Christopher Fernandez-Prada, Christine Petersen, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Marta Leiva, Alessandra Fondati, Manolis Saridomichelakis and Lluís Ferrer share their expertise on various facets of leishmaniosis.
- Interspersed with these sessions are Oral Communications, Round Tables, and Poster Sessions, offering a platform for diverse voices in the field.
The highlight of Friday evening is a Gala Dinner, while the congress concludes on Saturday with a formal Closing Ceremony.
Venue Details
The congress is set to be hosted at the luxurious Hotel Radisson Blu, located on the iconic Promenade des Anglais in Nice. The hotel is conveniently situated just 4 km away from the Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport and a mere 5 km from the city’s bustling center. While most of the congress activities will be held within the hotel premises, attendees can look forward to a special Gala Dinner with complimentary transportation which will be arranged for this dinner event.
For those who might not be able to attend in person, don’t fret! The entire event will be streamed online, ensuring that no one misses out on this unique learning opportunity.
Stay Updated
For more detailed information about the ALIVE congress, including registration details and the full program, visit the official website at www.leishvet-alive.com. You can also follow updates on their social media channels. Should you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to the organizers at social@leishvet.org.
Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with the best in the field of animal leishmaniosis. Mark your calendars and see you in Nice!
Registration is open! Enjoy Early Bird Rates at LeishVet ALIVE 2024
The Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event 2024 is now open for registration.
Speakers from Brazil, Canada, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the USA will deliver the presential and online event on 18th-20th April, for delegates from across the world to find out about the state of research and clinical practice in animal Leishmaniosis.
Join LeishVet and your veterinary community either online or in Nice for three days of inspiration, conversation, and education taught by the best and brightest in the world of animal Leishmaniosis. Registration is now open for the ALIVE 2024 event. The conference will take place next spring in Nice, France, from 18th-20th April, 2024, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Expand your skillset, gain practical knowledge, and learn the latest information on hot topics impacting Leishmaniosis today. Whatever your career stage or focus area, ALIVE 2024 has what you need to grow and advance in your career.
We will explore these tracks:
- Epidemiology.
- Basic to clinical immunology.
- Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics of leishmaniosis, susceptibility and resistance to infection and disease.
- Pathogenesis.
- Clinical and diagnostic aspects.
- Treatment, prognosis and monitoring.
- Preventative tools.
All 24 hours of educational sessions will be available on-demand to convention attendees after the conference.
Further details can be found on the ALIVE 2, 2024 (Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event 2024).
We look forward to seeing you at ALIVE 2 either Online or in Nice!
Abstract Final Extension
Submit your Abstract
The ALIVE 2 CONGRESS 2024 invites veterinarians and researchers to submit abstracts with clinical or research content related to animal leishmaniosis.
Key Dates
- 1st July 2023 | Abstract Submission Opens
2nd October 2023, Midnight CETFinal Extension: 30th November 2023, Midnight CET | Abstract Submission Deadline- From 18th December 2023 | Abstract Notification
Once an abstract has been accepted, the presenting author must register for the ALIVE Congress before the 10th January 2024. Anyone whose abstract has been accepted and has not registered by the above-mentioned date will lose the option to present their work in any format whatsoever.
Submit your Abstract from July 1st, 2023
Submit your Abstract
The ALIVE 2 CONGRESS 2024 invites veterinarians and researchers to submit abstracts with clinical or research content related to animal leishmaniosis.
Key Dates
- 1st July 2023 | Abstract Submission Opens
- 2nd October 2023, Midnight CET | Abstract Submission Deadline
- From 18th December 2023 | Abstract Notification
Once an abstract has been accepted, the presenting author must register for the ALIVE Congress before the 10th January 2024. Anyone whose abstract has been accepted and has not registered by the above-mentioned date will lose the option to present their work in any format whatsoever.
ALIVE 2, 2024 to be held in Nice
Alive 2, 2024 @ Nice, France
ALIVE's second edition will take place in Nice, France
The Organizational Committee for ALIVE has chosen Nice for this second edition. ALIVE 2 (Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event) will be held from the 18th to the 20th of April, 2024.
The iconic city of Nice has been chosen for its kind weather, its famous savoir faire, its beautiful location on the Côte d’Azur and the great connections and services that it offers for, once again, what will be an outstanding event.
The pleasant temperatures of Nice at this time of the year, from 14º to 18ºC and the many hours of sun will certainly allow all our international attendees to enjoy a walk down the Promenade des Anglais and even a swim in the sea.
The Côte d’Azur International Airport, serves over 12 million passengers annually and it offers 114 direct flight destinations, operated by 57 companies, regularly travelling to and from 43 countries.
The Organizational Committee can count on a group of event professionals that will help ALIVE 2 become a successful and inspiring scientific event.
We look forward to seeing you in Nice!
Lluís Ferrer becomes Consultant Member of LeishVet
Pilar Vidueira
Last December the LeishVet group met at a dinner in honour of Lluís Ferrer, founding member of the Association. Lluís Ferrer will stay on as a Consultant Member, sharing with LeishVet his valuable knowledge and expertise.
Sponsor's Meeting. December 2022
Pilar Vidueira
The annual meeting with LeishVet sponsors was held last December in order to discuss the current situation of the Association, the activities planned for 2023, as well as the new organisation of ALIVE in 2024.
7th World Congress on Leishmaniosis. Cartagena, Colombia
Pilar Vidueira
7th World Congress on Leishmaniosis
August 1st to 6th, 2022
Cartagena, Colombia
LeishVet and BrasiLeish work together to talk about animal leishmaniosis at WorldLeish 7 in Cartagena, Colombia
The 7th WorldLeish, the most important event on leishmaniosis, was celebrated from the 1st to the 6th of August 2022 in Cartagena, Colombia. In this edition, LeishVet and BrasiLeish – the Brazilian group of veterinarian researchers and experts on animal leishmaniosis – were invited to participate in the Congress and were included in the official program for the first time.
LeishVet members talked about several aspects related to animal leishmaniosis. Prof Gad Baneth started the day by addressing the main differences between canine leishmaniosis caused by L. tropica and L. major, and L. infantum infection. Prof Laia Solano Gallego joined him to discuss the main aspects related to L. infantum infection in horses, and Prof Guadalupe Miró presented updated data on the epidemiology of animal leishmaniosis in the Madrid area where the human leishmaniosis outbreak took place ten years ago. Prof Christine Pettersen (on behalf of Prof. Patrick Bourdeau and herself) discussed the sandfly skin parasite interface, and Prof Laia Solano Gallego and Prof Gaetano Oliva talked about the challenges encountered in concomitant infectious in dogs and cats with leishmaniosis. Finally, Prof Gaetano Oliva addressed one of the most frequent questions asked by veterinarians: is treatment in asymptomatic dogs with leishmaniosis necessary?
The morning continued with presentations of BrasiLeish members about animal leishmaniosis in Latin America. Dr Paulo Tabanez raised the question about the need for a change of mind when it comes to animal leishmaniosis. Dr Octavio Estevez discussed aspects of canine and human leishmaniosis in Latin America and Dr Filipe Dantas-Torres talked about canine leishmaniosis caused by L. braziliensis. Dr Tabanez and Dr Fabio dos Santos Nogueira described the diagnosis, clinical staging, and management of L. infantum in dogs in Latin America, and Dr Antonio Rodríguez-Sanchez talked about the scenario of canine leishmaniosis by L. infantum in Paraguay. Dr Victor Ribeiro closed the morning by presenting proposals for the control and management of canine leishmaniosis by L. infantum in Latin America.
The presentations were followed by a roundtable with LeishVet and BraziLeish, asking all the questions arose from the floor.
This meeting was an important step towards working together with the medical community to face the challenges posed by this neglected disease and important zoonosis. A One-Health approach is essential to ensure progress in the field of both human and animal leishmaniosis. We were thrilled to contribute to WorldLeish 7 and are looking forward to participating in other constructive projects in the future.
ALIVE 2022. Celebrated in Málaga, Spain
Pilar Vidueira
First ALIVE Congress (Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event)
March 31st – April 2nd, 2022
Málaga, Spain
Visit the event site for more details
We are pleased to communicate that the ALIVE Congress (Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event), organized by the LeishVet group, was successfully held in Málaga between March 31st and April 2nd, 2022. Its international character has allowed a total of 197 (in person) and 202 (online) researchers, practitioners and dermatologists from 26 countries to come together for the event.
This congress featured Speakers, in this field, of recognized international standing, in addition to a large number of researchers presenting their research results through oral communications or posters.
For LeishVet and the entire Organizing Committee, it has been an excellent opportunity to meet again, to share knowledge and to be inspired by the enthusiasm, cooperation, continuous learning of the participants and, in short, to keep up to date with the advances in research and clinical management of a disease that interests us all as “leishmaniacs”.
We would like to give special thanks to all the Sponsors (ELANCO, IDEXX, LETI PHARMA, MSD, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, VIRBAC, ECUPHAR, CEVA, BIOCLIN VET, Consejo Andaluz de Colegios Oficiales de Veterinarios and the Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Málaga) and to the members of the Scientific Committee for their active participation and to all the participants for their contributions.
Guadalupe Miró
President of LeishVet and the Organizing Committee
Press Release ALIVE Congress 2022
We are pleased to communicate that the ALIVE Congress (Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event), organized by the LeishVet group, was successfully held in Málaga between March 31st and April 2nd, 2022. Its international character has allowed a total of 197 (in person) and 202 (online) researchers, practitioners and dermatologists from 26 countries to come together for the event.
This congress featured Speakers, in this field, of recognized international standing, in addition to a large number of researchers presenting their research results through oral communications or posters.
For LeishVet and the entire Organizing Committee, it has been an excellent opportunity to meet again, to share knowledge and to be inspired by the enthusiasm, cooperation, continuous learning of the participants and, in short, to keep up to date with the advances in research and clinical management of a disease that interests us all as “leishmaniacs”.
We would like to give special thanks to all the Sponsors (ELANCO, IDEXX, LETI PHARMA, MSD, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, VIRBAC, ECUPHAR, CEVA, BIOCLIN VET, Consejo Andaluz de Colegios Oficiales de Veterinarios and the Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Málaga) and to the members of the Scientific Committee for their active participation and to all the participants for their contributions.
Guadalupe Miró
President of LeishVet and the Organizing Committee
