It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the An International Virtual
Conference on Advances in Toxoplasmosis Research, taking place Online, on March 30-31, 2026 organized by
Impact Research Communications. This gathering brings together brilliant minds from around the world
dedicated to enhancing our understanding and management of toxoplasmosis, a significant yet often
under-recognized parasitic disease.
Toxoplasmosis continues to pose a major public health challenge, with the
latest data from 2025 showing it affects up to a third of the global population. While many infections
are asymptomatic, toxoplasmosis can cause severe disease in immunocompromised individuals and
congenital infection leading to devastating outcomes in newborns. The morbidity and mortality
associated with toxoplasmosis demand ongoing research to improve diagnostics, treatment,
and prevention strategies.
This 2-day conference will try to cover major research findings in various
critical areas including Toxoplasma biology, host-parasite interactions such as the parasite’s
formation of a specialized parasitophorous vacuole in host cells and its interaction with host
mitochondria, the immune response involving interferon-gamma mediated pathways that control parasite
replication, developments in vaccine research, as well as epidemiology and ecology of Toxoplasma
gondii. Exploring these themes will deepen our collective understanding and drive forward
innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of this parasite.
Your participation and contributions are vital to pushing the boundaries
of current knowledge and translating research into action. Together, we will share insights, foster
collaborations, and advance the global effort to reduce the burden of toxoplasmosis.
I look forward to the fruitful discussions and innovative ideas
that will emerge from this conference.
Warm regards,
Vicki Jeffers, University of New Hampshire, NH, USA
Scientific Chair
