| Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline is 10 June!View the interactive, online final program here. Online abstract submission for the Late-Breaking Session and Poster Sessions is now open!The opening day will feature a session focused on current clinical and translational challenges in the field, underscoring the importance of linking basic and patient-oriented research: Session 2 Clinical Workshop – 17:00-19:00, 28 June, Auditorium at the CBBS– Ramya Ramaswami – Lasker Clinical Research Scholar, HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch, Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA (Session Co-Chair), “KSHV-associated diseases – KSHV-Associated Diseases Beyond Silos: Clinical Phenotypes and Translational Opportunities”– David Boutboul, Clinical Immunology Department, INSERM U976 HIPI, Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, “Accelerating diagnosis and mechanistic insight into KSHV-associated multicentric Castleman disease and Primary Effusion Lymphoma via peripheral blood and effusion–based liquid-phase approaches”– Kathryn Lurain, The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Columbus, USA, “PEL and KSHV-large cell lymphomas”– Alessia Dalla Pria, Department of Oncology and National Centre for HIV Malignancy, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK; Centre for Immunology and Vaccinology, Department of Infectious Diseases, Imperial College, London, UK, (Session Co-Chair), “KSHV-associated diseases and transplants”We warmly invite participants to submit abstracts for the Late Breaking Oral Session or poster presentations before the 10 June submission deadline. In keeping with the Workshop’s interactive and collaborative spirit, the presentation of unpublished and emerging research is especially encouraged. The Workshop has long been recognized as an excellent opportunity for trainees at all levels to present their work, build networks, and engage with senior scientists and clinicians. |
| Trainee Abstract Awardees Have Been Selected! On behalf of the KAPOSI’S SARCOMA HERPESVIRUS (KSHV) AND RELATED AGENTS ASSOCIATION, we look forward to awarding eleven (11) abstract awards to graduate students and postdocs applicants with the highest ranking abstracts to present at KSHV 2026. The list will be announced soon. |
| The meeting will take place at the CSSB, a leading interdisciplinary research center dedicated to understanding biological processes at the molecular and cellular level. Located on the DESY campus, the CSSB provides a dynamic environment for cross-disciplinary exchange between physicists, structural biologists, virologists, and computational scientists. Complementing the scientific program, a social highlight will take place on Tuesday, June 30, featuring a charter boat tour through Hamburg Harbour, followed by a gala dinner at Café Alte Liebe at the Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity.Beyond the Workshop, Hamburg offers a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities. Known for its historic harbor, lively neighborhoods, and rich musical and culinary scene, the city is especially vibrant in early summer. Participants may enjoy harbor walks, Alster lake activities, visits to world-class museums, or concerts at the Elbphilharmonie, which hosts an extensive summer program. With long daylight hours and numerous outdoor events, Hamburg provides an inviting backdrop to extend your stay and explore the city alongside colleagues and friends.Sincerely,KSHV 2026 Local Organizing Committee |