Vaccines

Vaccines are one of the most important and cost-effective medical interventions that have ever been implemented. The ESCMID Vaccines Subcommittee was established in order to promote scientific collaboration, education, research and policy-relevant dialogue in the field of vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. This is done through advancing high-quality research initiatives, supporting evidence-based vaccine policies and building expertise in vaccinology among early-career professionals.

Activities

The subcommittee works to consolidate all vaccine-related activities of ESCMID under one guiding hand. These activities range from web series, publications, research funding and joint initiatives with other international organisations.

The ESCMID Vaccines subcommittee is proud to announce ESCMID's first grant opportunity dedicated to immunisation. Two grants will be awarded as part of the ESCMID Individual Research Grant 2027 call.

Read this special statement on vaccines from the ESCMID Executive Committee, Vaccines Director Maheshi Ramasamy, and Chair of the ESCMID Vaccines Study Group Zitta Barrella Harboe.

The Lancet Infectious Diseases covers the 6th Vaccines Conference in this news piece and specifically focuses on the topic of adult vaccination.

January 13, 2026

Securing the future of immunisation: ESCMID’s vision

Ramasamy M, Barrella Harboe Z, the ESCMID Executive Committee

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Vaccines Subcommittee

The ESCMID Vaccines Subcommittee includes a director and five supporting members, dedicating their time and effort to helping advocate for the development and implementation of vaccines and innovation in vaccinology.