Welcome to the PLP Network Meeting 2026
The Pandemic Laboratory Preparedness Network Meeting brings together invited members of the network to strengthen connections and identify areas of future development. Through inspiring talks, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities, the meeting fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas to advance preparedness for outbreaks from infectious diseases.
Details
Date: September 9-10
Time: 09:30-12:00
Address: Nova Park, Gredelbyvägen 138, 741 71 Knivsta
Agenda
September 9
10:00 - Registration
| 10:30 | Welcome |
| 10:40 | PLP updates – Jessica Alm, Staffan Svärd |
| 10:45 | Get-to know each other activity |
| 11.30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Session 1- Diagnostics |
| 12:30 | Andrew Engeli, RANGER diagnostic metagenomics project |
| 13:00 | Johan Elf, UU |
| 13:15 | Claudia Fredolini, KTH |
| 13:30 | Flash Talks, 3x5 min |
| 13:45 | Short break |
| 14:00 | Session 2 – PP Prevention and protection |
| 14:00 | Willo Brock, TBA |
| 14:30 | Anders Johansson, TBA |
| 14:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:15 | Astrid von Mentze, TBA |
| 15:30 | Flash Talks, 3x5 min |
| 15:45 | Mark Bailey |
| 16:15 | End of the program |
| 17:10 | Free time, check-in |
| 18:30 | Mingle – Poster Session |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
September 10
| 09:00 | Session 1 – Survaillance and data |
| 09:00 | Introduction |
| 09:15 | Per Stenberg, FOI |
| 09:45 | Elin Movert, FoHM |
| 10:00 | Coffee break |
| 10:20 | Session 4 – Group discussions: How do we stay relevant? |
| 11:20 | Back in plenary room |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Buses back |
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