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26th Advanced Course of Vaccinology (ADVAC)

Co-organised by the Mérieux Foundation & University of Geneva

May 11 - 22, 2026

Les Pensières Center for Global Health, Veyrier-du-Lac . France

The ADVAC course, co-organized by the Mérieux Foundation and the University of Geneva, is an intensive training program in vaccinology dedicated to local, national, and international decision-makers from academia, industry, government and non-governmental organizations, working in all fields related to vaccines and immunization.

In a wooded park, a group of around 80 people pose standing on the lawn.
Participants in the 25th edition of ADVAC, in May 2025 at Les Pensières Center for Global Health 

ADVAC aims to strengthen participants’ scientific background and knowledge in the fields of vaccinology beyond their current expertise, by describing the multiple aspects of vaccinology and allowing them to explore new technologies so that they have a more comprehensive and holistic approach. The aim is to provide a skill set that will enable them to develop their leadership in vaccinology. 

ADVAC also represents a unique networking opportunity in which participants can establish valuable and sustainable professional relationships. These networks can then serve as platforms where professional problems and challenges can be shared, and solutions identified. 

More than 80 world-renowned speakers contribute to the success of the course by delivering lots of lectures followed by open discussions, group work, workshops, case studies and debates. 

A question?

Sakurako Marchand

Event manager

sakurako.marchand@fondation-merieux.org