Starting off the conference with our first keynote speaker, Professor @baylism.bsky.social, discussing “The changing risk of VBDs in the UK.” #UKVBD2026

Had a fantastic first day at #UKVBD2026 learning about research into the UK’s vector borne-diseases. You know it’s been a good bit of conference-ing when afterwards you just need to go stare at a wall and think for a bit

What a great first day we had yesterday! Back today for day two - If you are joining us, don't forget to visit our exhibitors
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Amazing to see the huge breadth of research being shared at #UKVBD2026 this week - An incredible leap for #InsectScience projects spanning across species, academia and policy. Looking forward to more! 🦋

I've been at the excellent #UKVBD2026 this week representing @royentsoc.bsky.social Thoroughly enjoying catching up with the huge breadth of research being undertaken across the UK, across species and across academia and policy.

Panel session underway exploring the future of UK VBD research - Lots of important discussions happening.

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Our second keynote speaker, Henriette (Jet) de Valk, discussing an exceptional year for arbovirus transmission in France in 2025 #UKVBD2026

Great start to day two with our third keynote speaker, Dr Lucy Gilbert, giving a presentation on "Tick-borne pathogens: socio-ecological system perspectives"

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We wrapped up the 2026 conference with our final keynote from Dr Eugene Ryabov, sharing insights on “Plant vector-borne diseases and cross-sector lessons.” A great way to finish an excellent couple of days. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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Poster session is in full swing! So many fantastic presentations on display #UKVBD2026

It's day one of the UK VBD Conference 2026! Looking forward to an exciting couple of packed days in Liverpool #UKVBD2026