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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News
Africa 
EuropeStakeholder News
Nigeria–EU Science & Innovation Day to Strengthen Research Partnerships
On 24 February 2026, Lagos will host the Nigeria–EU Science & Innovation Day, bringing together researchers, innovators and policymakers to advance collaboration between Nigeria and the European Union. The event will highlight emerging research initiatives, promote engagement among early-career researchers, and strengthen dialogue on shared…
Global
Priority Topic News
STAR IDAZ Influenza Research Roadmaps Referenced in GF-TADs Avian Influenza Update
5 February 2026 — STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) was referenced today during the joint FAO–WOAH event “Update on the Latest Initiatives for Avian Influenza Prevention and Control” held under the umbrella of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases…
Events
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
Asia 
Thailand
ISTM2026 – International Symposium on Tuberculosis & Mycobacteria
February 2nd - 4th, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
Europe 
Spain
6th Edition of World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology (WAC 2026)
June 25th - 27th, 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Canada Global
ICOPA 2026 – 16th International Congress of Parasitology
August 16th - 21st, 2026
Montreal, Canada
Europe 
Hungary
2nd International Meet on Vaccines Research and Immunology – VACCINEMEET2026
March 23rd - 25th, 2026
Budapest, Hungary
Austria Global
International Symposium on Tick-Borne Pathogens and Disease, ITPD 2026
March 22nd - 25th, 2026
Vienna, Austria