Established in 2000, IVI’s International Vaccinology Course (IVC) is one of the longest-running vaccinology courses in Asia. This training program to build knowledge and practical skills related to the science of vaccines and how they are developed is a vital component of IVI’s work to accelerate the development of safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global health.
The course aims to train vaccine professionals, including participation from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with input from world-renowned experts from various fields in vaccinology, immunology, epidemiology, communication, and more as faculty members. Through lectures, quizzes, case studies, networking opportunities, and site visits to tour local vaccine manufacturing facilities, the course is an inclusive and immersive experience. For over 20 years, the IVC has trained nearly 5,000 vaccine professionals worldwide and certified an additional 1,100 participants through an online course, fostering lasting collaborative partnerships in research and public health.
The IVC is usually hosted annually at IVI’s headquarters in Seoul, Republic of Korea. For the first time, the 23rd edition will be held simultaneously at two additional locations: Stockholm, Sweden, and Kigali, Rwanda, where IVI’s Europe Regional Office and Africa Regional Office are located.