In-person - 2026 CEND Symposium: From Contagion to Climate to Community

Welcome to the 2026 CEND Symposium: From contagion to climate to community!

Date: Thursday May 21, 2026

Location: Li Ka Shing Center, LKS 245

The Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases invites researchers, faculty, students, and global health practitioners to explore cutting-edge science at the intersection of infectious disease, environmental health, and public policy. This interdisciplinary symposium brings together basic scientists, bioengineers, epidemiologists, public health practitioners, and policy experts to address some of today's most pressing health challenges.

Key sessions will focus on

• Climate and Health at the Tipping Point
• Zoonoses and One Health: Crossing Boundaries
• Tuberculosis: Ancient Enemy, Modern Battle
• Urgent Threats: Emerging Diseases and System Failures

Each session features three expert speakers followed by panel discussions that bridge disciplines—from molecular mechanisms to population-level interventions. Join colleagues from across UC Berkeley and beyond as we examine the complex pathways linking environmental change, pathogen emergence, and human health outcomes.

Space is limited. Register now to participate in this essential dialogue shaping the future of infectious disease research and global health preparedness.

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