AIR 2026: Genomic and Systems Approaches to Respiratory Infection, Microbiomes and Immunity

Date: 11–13 February 2026
Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, UK

Overview

AIR 2026 is an exciting, cross-disciplinary conference bringing together top researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals to explore how genomics, microbiome profiling, and systems biology are transforming our understanding of respiratory infections, immune responses, and host–microbiome interactions. The event will spotlight cutting-edge models and technologies that are advancing the study of respiratory health and disease.

Conference Highlights

Objectives:

• Promote collaboration between immunologists and microbiologists working on respiratory health and disease.

• Illuminate the interplay between the respiratory microbiome and the immune system.

• Showcase breakthroughs in multi-omics techniques, metagenomics, culturomics, and systems biology.

• Present innovative in vitro and in vivo models for studying infection and microbiome dynamics.

Key Program Topics:

• Healthy Ageing: Immune function, respiratory microbiomes, and viromes.

• Metagenomics & Culturomics: Functional insights into microbial communities.

• Co-infection & Fungi: Exploring mixed infections and fungal dynamics.

• Chronic Disease & Exacerbations: Microbiome and immune roles in respiratory flare-ups.

• Human Infection Models: Experimental systems and cell atlas methodologies.

• In Vitro Models: Cutting-edge lab systems replicating respiratory environments.

Who Should Attend

This conference is tailored for academic researchers in immunology, microbiology, and infectious disease, especially those deeply involved in foundational science. It also appeals to professionals engaged in translational or clinical research using genomic or systems-based approaches to respiratory biology.

Registration & Fees

In-person Registration Deadline: 12 January 2026
Virtual Registration Deadline: 2 February 2026

Fees (In-person):

• Student/Trainee: £410

• Academic/Non-profit: £515

• Healthcare Professional: £515

• Commercial/For-profit: £620

Accommodation (Onsite): £228 (includes breakfast)
Your in-person registration includes full access to presentations, networking, meals, and on-demand recordings available for four weeks post-conference.

Why Attend?

• Cutting-edge science: Discover the latest in systems biology and microbiome research as it pertains to respiratory infections.

• Collaboration opportunities: A truly interdisciplinary setting to connect with global experts.

• Flexible access: Onsite or virtual options tailored to your preference.

• Comprehensive learning: Sessions cover a spectrum—from basic microbiome science to translational respiratory biology.

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