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The Dutch Annual Virology Symposium (DAVS) offers young and established virologists a platform to present their research.
About the DAVS
Please find below the preliminary program for the DAVS 2025. Information about the program is also available on the DAVS-webpage of the KNVM website. The programme of DAVS includes:
- oral presentations (15-20 min.)
- poster presentations
- presentation of the KNAW Beijerinck Premiums to two outstanding young virologists
- presentation KNAW M.W. Beijerinck Virology Prize to an internationally recognized scientist
This year's symposium will be held at the Geertekerk in Utrecht. This historical 16th-century church, known for its impressive Gothic architecture, offers a spacious and atmospheric venue for the DAVS 2025. Conveniently situated just a 15-minute walk from Utrecht Central Station, the location is easily accessible by foot or OV-bike. Please make sure to update your calendar with this change of location.
Organisation DAVS
The organising committee consists of Raoul de Groot (UU), Sander Herfst (Erasmus MC), Monique van Oers (WUR) and Jolanda Smit (UMCG).
The symposium will be held under the auspices of the Royal Dutch Society for Microbiology (KNVM) and is supported by the M.W. Beijerinck-Virology Fund of the KNAW.
More information
For more information about the symposium, contact Martine Koot, congresbureau@knaw.nl, or call +31 20 551 0747 or +31 6 2907 2514.