The MSF Scientific Days International conference is a platform for researchers, innovators, and advocates in humanitarian global health to come together to discuss and challenge research from within the sector.

Upcoming event

MSF Scientific Days 2024

A Conference Without Borders | 16 May 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the MSF Scientific Days conference will be held in London, on 16 May 2024.

Registration for in-person and online participation will open soon, so keep an eye out for further announcements.

This year we will showcase groundbreaking research on various critical topics in global health. Here are some highlights:

Tuberculosis: MSF researchers will present a cost analysis of the TB-PRACTECAL study, a multicentre trial in phase 2/3 which is focused on drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Additionally, the conference will feature the results of the end-TB clinical trial, which investigated five new oral shortened treatments for multi-drug resistant TB.

Vaccination: Another notable research explores the safety of the hepatitis E vaccine in pregnancy. Hepatitis E is a significant cause of high mortality and foetal loss among pregnant women in South Sudan. Although a vaccine exists, there were concerns about whether vaccination might increase the risk of foetal loss when administered to pregnant women. This study compared the foetal loss rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated women to assess the potential risk.

Cholera: Cholera is a deadly but treatable disease affecting millions worldwide. Cholera outbreaks are common where there is overcrowding and inadequate access to clean water, rubbish collection and proper toilets. The research being presented explores ‘Case-area targeted interventions’ based on the premise that early detection can trigger a rapid, localised response in the high-risk radius around affected households to reduce transmission of the disease.

MSF Scientific Days provides a unique platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and global health experts to share their findings, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions to the world's most pressing health challenges.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and contribute to advancing medical humanitarian action. Stay tuned for more information on registration and the full conference program.

Join us in London or online on 16 May 2024

Abstracts submission is now closed for MSF Scientific Days 2024

For any questions, please contact scientificday@london.msf.org.

Highlights from our 2023 event

Our 2023 event showcased research conducted by MSF, its partners and beyond, and featured four sessions on topics ranging from tuberculosis and operational strategies to reproductive health and outbreaks. Some of the emerging themes were:

Finally, two noteworthy studies from our partners were presented which we want to highlight:

Epicentre’s  Estelle Pasquier on the high severity of abortion complications in fragile and conflict-affected settings, and DNDi’s Alexandra Solomos on a shorter, safer treatment for visceral leishmaniasis.

MSF Scientific Days International 2023

Missed our event on 7 June? You can find all of our content on the MSF Science Portal

If you missed previous events you can catch up here:

MSF Asia Scientific Day 2022

MSF Scientific Day International 2022

MSF Scientific Day Southern Africa – Zimbabwe

Visit the MSF Science Portal to watch all content from previous years

MSF Scientific Days, an opportunity to think critically and do better

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