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Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Acquired Immunity
Acquired Immunity
Acquired Immunity (also called adaptive immunity) is a type of immune defense that develops over time as the body is exposed to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or through vaccination. Unlike innate immunity, acquired immunity is highly specific and can remember previous infections. It works through specialized white blood cells called B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes, which recognize specific antigens. Once exposed, the immune system responds more rapidly and effectively during future encounters with the same pathogen. Acquired immunity plays a vital role in long-term protection, disease prevention, and the success of vaccines in maintaining human health.
Committee Members
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States PHE 2026 Speakers
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Artificial radionuclides and evolutionary mismatch: Vulnerability of the colon, pancreas, diabetes, and arteries
Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States