Specialized Webinar on "World Rabies Day" — Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment

Hosted by the Iranian Society for Microbiology and the Pasteur Institute of Iran

On the occasion of World Rabies Day, the Iranian Society for Microbiology, in collaboration with experts and specialists in the fields of microbiology, infectious diseases, veterinary medicine, and public health, will hold a specialized webinar titled "World Rabies Day: Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment."

This webinar aims to enhance scientific awareness of rabies, including its modes of transmission, prevention strategies, and the importance of vaccination, laboratory diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches. It will provide a valuable opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers, faculty members, students, and health professionals.

The webinar will feature keynote presentations by Dr. Mozhdeh Hakemi-Vala (Scientific Secretary) and Dr. Sepideh Hassanzadeh (Executive Secretary), alongside a distinguished panel of experts:

v  Dr. Mehdi Fazlalipour — Faculty Member and Head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Rabies, Pasteur Institute of Iran

v  Dr. Hamidreza Naderi — Specialist in Infectious Diseases; Professor, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

v  Dr. Mohammad Zeinali — Faculty Member and Head of the Zoonoses Management Group, Center for Communicable Diseases Management, Ministry of Health and Medical Education

v  Dr. Karim Amiri — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Iran Veterinary Organization

The webinar will be held online on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 13:00 to 16:00 (IRST), and will carry continuing medical education (CME) credit. Interested participants may register and attend through the Continuing Medical Education (CME) system, with registration opening on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

The Iranian Society for Microbiology warmly invites professors, researchers, students, and professionals in related fields, and looks forward to the active participation of the country's scientific community in this valuable educational event.

Webinar link: https://event.alocom.co/class/fums/ism