III IMMUNOHUB ERA CHAIR ANNUAL MEETING
The Microbe-Host Interface
Interactions and Evolution
5th December 2025
i3S — Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Porto.
About the event
This year, the ImmunoHUB project is proud to host the Annual Meeting “The Microbe-Host Interface: Interactions and Evolution.” This event will bring together internationally renowned scientists to explore the dynamic and complex relationships between microbes and their hosts. With expert speakers from the USA, UK, France, and Portugal, the meeting will highlight the latest research on microbial influence on host biology, co-evolutionary dynamics, and the implications for health and disease. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, learn from leaders in the field, and build meaningful connections with peers across disciplines. The meeting will also feature selected short talks and posters highlighting the latest research from early-career scientists and junior investigators, providing a platform for the next generation of immunology leaders to share their ideas and findings.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of host-microbe interactions.
Where
i3S — Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208. 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
When
5th December, 2025
Language
English
Registration Fee
20€ (Registration fee includes coffee breaks, lunch and event material)
Registration Deadline
7th November, 2025
Payment Deadline
14th November, 2025
Abstract submission
The call for abstracts will be open until October 17th. The abstract will be evaluated and selected either for oral communication (12 minutes each followed by up to 3 minute-discussion) or poster communication.
Programme
8:30-9:10
Registration
9:10-9:25
Welcome Session
9:25-11:25
Session I
Chairs: TBA
9:25-10:10
Isabel Gordo
Title TBA
10:10-10:25
Short Communication 1
Title TBA
10:25-11:10
Edze Westra
Title TBA
11:10-11:25
Short Communication 2
Title TBA
11:25-12:00
Coffee Break
12:00-13:00
Session II
Chairs: TBA
12:00-13:00
Harry Sokol
Title TBA
15:00-16:50
Session III
Chairs: TBA
15:00-15:45
Ana Maldonado-Contreras
Title TBA
15:45-16:00
Short Communication 3
Title TBA
16:00-16:15
Short Communication 4
Title TBA
16:15-16:30
Short Communication 4
Title TBA
16:30-17:15
Tiago Beites
Title TBA
17:15-17:25
Closing Session
17:25-19:00
Awards Session & Porto d’Honra
Speakers
Isabel Gordo
Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine, PT
Edze Westra
University of Exeter, UK
Harry Sokol
Sorbonne Université, APHP and Saint-Antoine Hospital, FR
Ana Maldonado-Contreras
UMASS Chan Medical School, MA, USA
Tiago Beites
i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde | Portugal
Organizing Committee
Pedro Moura-Alves
ERA Chair Holder
Palmira Barreira-Silva
Junior Researcher
Pedro Curto
Junior Researcher
Rafael Custodio
Junior Researcher
Tânia Pimenta Lima
Project Manager
Venue
i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto
Rua Alfredo Allen 208
4200-135, Porto
GPS: 41º 10’ 30.008’’ N, 8º 36’ 12.488’’ W
How to get to i3S
The subway is the easiest way to get to the i3S, because there is a subway stop (Pólo Universitário) just next to it (<1 min walk).
From the Francisco Sá Carneiro airport — Subway: take line E (direction: Estádio do Dragão) and get out at Trindade station. Change to line D (direction: Hospital São João) and get out at Pólo Universitário station.
From Campanhã train station —Subway all lines are possible (A, B, C, E and F). Get out at Trindade station and then change to line D (direction: Hospital São João) and get out at Pólo Universitário station.
From São Bento train station — Subway: take line D (direction: Hospital São João) and get out at Pólo Universitário station.
Accommodation
HOTEL IBIS SÃO JOÃO **
- Rua Dr. Plácido Costa | 4200-450 Porto
- (+351) 225 513 100
- h3227@accor.com
EUROSTARS OPORTO HOTEL ****
- Rua do Mestre Guilherme Camarinha, 212 | 4200-537 Porto
- (+351) 225 072 090
- reservas@eurostarsoporto.co
AXIS PORTO – BUSINESS & SPA HOTEL ****
- Rua Maria Feliciana, 100 – São Mamede de Infesta | 4465-283 Matosinhos – Porto
- (+351) 229 052 000
- reservas@axisporto.com