Andes Virus Workshop

Researchers, clinical specialists, and representatives of health organizations from various countries will gather in Puerto Varas to address advances and challenges associated with the Andes virus, ranging from scientific research and epidemiological surveillance to patient care and prevention strategies.

As part of the XII International Conference on Hantaviruses (ICH 2026), the Andes Virus Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 5. This international meeting seeks to strengthen the exchange of knowledge as well as scientific and health collaboration regarding a disease of great relevance to Chile and other South American countries.

The activity is organized by Drs. Marcela Ferrés and Nicole Le Corre, from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, alongside Dr. Nicole Tischler, principal investigator at Centro Ciencia & Vida (FCV-USS), professor at Universidad San Sebastián, and president of the International Society for Hantaviruses (ISH).

The program includes three thematic modules: Reservoirs and Public Health; Patient and Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS); and Contacts: Prevention, Monitoring, and Population Education. Through presentations and panel discussions, national and international specialists will share experiences and proposals to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, patient care, and the public health response.

The event will feature in-person participation and virtual presentations, promoting dialogue among researchers, health professionals, and health authorities.

Activity Information

• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026.

• Time: 08:00 to 16:30 hours (Chile).

• Location: Hotel Bellavista, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region.

• Format: Hybrid, with in-person and virtual presentations.

• Organizers: Marcela Ferrés, Nicole Le Corre, and Nicole Tischler.

• Language: English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation.

More information: https://www.hantavirussociety.org/ich2026/