ICPvR 2027 Presents Its Scientific Programme and Announces Key Participation Deadlines

The scientific programme for the 10th International Conference on Plasmodium vivax Research (ICPvR 2027) is now available on the official website, icpvr2027.cayetano.edu.pe. It features ten sessions addressing advances and challenges in Plasmodium vivax malaria research and highlights two key dates for prospective participants: the Abstract Submission Deadline and the Abstracts and Travel Award Review – Final Decision.

Organised by Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, the conference brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, epidemiologists, students, and specialists from around the world with an interest in Plasmodium vivax research. From 19 to 21 May 2027, Lima will host this international gathering, providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience on the challenges posed by this disease.

Over three days, scientific sessions will cover the diagnosis of asymptomatic infections, molecular and genomic surveillance, treatment approaches, and the mechanisms underlying relapse. Other topics will include immune responses, vaccine development, model systems for research, entomology, and methods for studying malaria vectors, as well as the relationship between climate change and malaria transmission. The programme will also feature a panel discussion on strategies for malaria control and elimination.

The conference will bring together internationally recognised researchers and early-career scientists from different regions of the world, including areas where P. vivax malaria is endemic. Representatives of malaria control programmes will also take part in a panel discussion to share experiences and address the challenges of controlling and eliminating the disease.

The call for abstracts remains open, with abstracts eligible for selection for oral presentations, short talks, or poster presentations. Eligible participants may also apply for Travel Awards.

Important Dates

1. Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026.
2. Abstracts and Travel Award Review – Final Decision: 15 January 2027. The results of the review process will be communicated to applicants.

This edition, organised by Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, is sponsored by the Gates Foundation, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health – Malaria Research Institute, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), and U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit SOUTH. Institutional partners include the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Peru’s Ministry of Health.

Under the theme “Uniting Science Against Plasmodium vivax”, ICPvR 2027 brings together the international scientific community to advance research and malaria control efforts. For Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, hosting this 10th edition provides an opportunity to showcase research conducted in Peru and bring it into dialogue with leading scientific discussions on malaria.

Explore the preliminary programme and submit your abstract on the official ICPvR 2027 website:  https://icpvr2027.cayetano.edu.pe/