Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Pathogens
Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease in humans, animals, or plants. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions, each with distinct structures and mechanisms of infection. Pathogens enter the body through various routes such as the respiratory tract, digestive system, skin, or bloodstream and can spread through direct contact, contaminated food or water, airborne droplets, or insect vectors. Once inside the host, pathogens multiply and may damage tissues or disrupt normal body functions, leading to illness. The severity of disease depends on factors such as the type of pathogen, the dose of exposure, and the strength of the host’s immune system. Public health measures such as vaccination, sanitation, safe food practices, surveillance, and early treatment play a critical role in controlling pathogen spread. Understanding pathogens is essential for disease prevention, outbreak management, and development of effective treatments.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
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