Organisational Structure
The STAR IDAZ IRC is governed through an Executive Committee, a Scientific Committee and working groups, supported by a secretariat (SIRCAH).
The organisational structure is illustrated below:
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STAR-IDAZ News
STAR IDAZ at DIAH 2026: Connecting Research, Innovation and Industry
STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) took part in the Discovery to Innovation in Animal Health (DIAH) conference in Bruges (19–21 May 2026), helping to connect early-stage researchers with investors, regulators and major animal health companies. During the workshop ‘Research with impact – Discoveries leading…
CanadaSTAR-IDAZ News
Invitation to the STAR IDAZ Americas Regional Network Meeting in Ottawa
The next in-person STAR IDAZ Americas Regional Network Meeting will be held on 8 May 2026 in Ottawa, Canada, bringing together members of the STAR IDAZ community to strengthen international collaboration in animal health research. The meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for dialogue and…
Events
Africa Global
STAR IDAZ Innovation Academy webinar – Funding Innovation to Advance Animal Health Priorities in Africa and Globally
May 28th - 28th, 2026
Virtual
Global 
Norway
10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health
September 21st - 25th, 2026
Bodø, Norway
Canada Global
ICLHWAC 2026: 20. International Conference on Livestock Health, Welfare and Animal Care
August 3rd - 4th, 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Global
2026 Biosafety Level 4 Zoonotic Laboratory Network (BSL4ZNet) International Virtual Conference
May 13th, 2026 - June 10th, 2026
Virtual
Global 
Singapore
International Pandemic Sciences Conference
July 1st - 3rd, 2026
7500A Beach Road, Singapore 199591
Global
STAR IDAZ Innovation Academy webinar – External contributions to a large animal health company’s R&D
January 21st - 21st, 2026
Europe Poland
The 26th Biennal Congress of the International Organization for Mycoplasmology
July 6th - 10th, 2026
Krakow, Poland
Europe 
Spain
6th Edition of World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology (WAC 2026)
June 25th - 27th, 2026
Barcelona, Spain