GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) is convening leading experts in vaccines and sustainability at a scientific
meeting on the theme ‘Vaccines for a sustainable planet’. 65 experts across immunology,
vaccinology, epidemiology,
and policy will gather on
7-8 July
in Siena,
Italy.
Latest scientific evidence has shown climate change, nature loss and human health are deeply
interconnected. The threat of infectious disease is growing as data show environmental changes are
exacerbating respiratory health issues, increasing the spread of diseases such as malaria, and
fostering antimicrobial resistance. The health impacts of environmental change also disproportionately
affect underserved groups,
including people in
low- and
middle-income countries.
This evidence emphasises the importance of disease prevention in building health resilience through
the use
and equitable
distribution of vaccines
and environmental
interventions.
To
address these issues,
plenary sessions
and working
group discussions
at Palio 2022
will focus on:
·
How
can vaccines
mitigate the
effects of
environmental change?
·
Strategically
developing vaccines
to prevent
human-animal disease
transmission
·
Prioritizing
pathogens for
AMR vaccine
development
·
The
role of
vaccines in
protecting microbial
diversity
·
Ensuring
equitable access to
vaccines in
the future: How
can we do this?
·
Maximizing
the impact
of vaccines
on sustainable
development goals
Speakers at
this year’s
event include
Anthony Fauci,
Director of
the National
Institute of
Allergy and
Infectious Diseases at the NIH, and Muhammad Ali Pate, Global Director of Health, Population and
Nutrition at the
World Bank.
Rino Rappuoli, Head External R&D & Chief Vaccine Scientist, GSK, and initiator of the Palio
meeting series, said: “With global health issues becoming increasingly severe as the pace of
environmental change accelerates, disease prevention is becoming ever more important. Vaccines
have a
key role in
responding to these threats.
Palio is a
much-needed opportunity for
the scientific
community to
reflect on
how we
can maximise the
impact of
vaccines.”
Eliora Ron, Professor of Microbiology, Tel-Aviv University, and President of IUMS
(International Union of Microbiological Societies) said: “Vaccines have an important role in
protecting people's health yet our understanding on their wider impact, such as reducing the spread
and risk of antibiotic resistant bacteria, is still emerging. Palio 2022 highlights there is growing
recognition of
the interconnections
between health,
climate and
nature, and
the scientific
community must use these moments to build knowledge and ultimately find solutions for global healthcare and
sustainability challenges.”
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