Chennai, Aug 6: SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre organised its second International Conference on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases at their campus today. The two-day conference focused on cutting-edge advancements in immunology, vaccinology, virology, system biology, translational medicine and public health. It highlighted the critical role of interdisciplinary research and international partnerships in strengthening global preparedness against evolving infectious disease threats. Dr. Sunil Narayan, Dean (Research), Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, said,“In an era of information overload and misinformation, conferences like iCER-ID 2026 are more important than ever. Dr. R. Jayanthi, Dean (Medical), SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, said,