--- title: GFRA Webinar Series description: A webinar series dedicated to the latest research and topics in Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) --- [![CRDF Global](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CRDFGlobal_March2021/images/logo.png?width=1200&name=logo.png "CRDF Global")](https://www.crdfglobal.org/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.crdfglobal.org/who-we-are/about-us) - [Team](https://www.crdfglobal.org/who-we-are/team) - [Partners and Funders](https://www.crdfglobal.org/who-we-are/selected-partners-and-funders) - [Annual Reports](https://www.crdfglobal.org/who-we-are/annual-report-0) - What We Do - [CBRNE Security](https://www.crdfglobal.org/what-we-do/cbrne-security) - [Strategic Trade & Border Security](https://www.crdfglobal.org/what-we-do/strategic-trade-and-border-security) - [Cybersecurity](https://www.crdfglobal.org/what-we-do/cybersecurity) - [Global Health](https://www.crdfglobal.org/what-we-do/global-health) - [Innovation Ecosystems](https://www.crdfglobal.org/what-we-do/innovation-ecosystems) - 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[Institution Building](https://www.crdfglobal.org/capabilities/institution-building) - [Monitoring & Evaluation, Quality](https://www.crdfglobal.org/capabilities/monitoring-evaluation-quality) - [Remote Training and Learning](https://www.crdfglobal.org/capabilities/remote-training-and-learning) - [News](https://www.crdfglobal.org/news-and-events/news) - [Careers](https://www.crdfglobal.org/careers/open-opportunities) - [25th Anniversary](https://www.crdfglobal.org/who-we-are/crdf-globals-25th-anniversary) ## GFRA Research Webinar Series ![Untitled design (1)1](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/USDA/Untitled%20design%20(1)1.png?width=2000&height=864&name=Untitled%20design%20(1)1.png) ##### ![GFRA Logo](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/USDA/GFRA%20Logo.gif?width=200&height=240&name=GFRA%20Logo.gif)This series of research webinars presented by the Global Foot and Mouth Disease Research Alliance (GFRA) is inspired by our networking philosophy. This online event series contributes to the continuous professional development of our members at the cutting edge of new ideas and developments in Foot-and-Mouth Disease research. ##### Webinars will include a presentation from a global expert followed by a moderated discussion. ## To remain up to date on upcoming webinars, GFRA events, and to view past webinars, join our mailing list and follow us on social media: [Sign up for GFRA Mailing List](https://forms.office.com/r/n7c2m3K1Df) [X (@GFRA\_official)](https://x.com/gfra_official) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gfrafmd/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3V3AXFqnRx0tvG5vCqzV_g/featured) ## Upcoming Webinars ## ***Analysis of FMDV Vaccine Quality Using Single Domain Antibodies** with* *Dr. Michiel Harmsen* ### February 13, 2025 9:00 am ET  ### Agenda 9:00-9:05 Welcome 9:05-9:30 Presentation 9:30-10:00 Q&A Discussion [Register Here](https://crdfglobal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SQnb9SAvQDyfwxZRcGFJfw) ![Pasfoto Michiel 2023](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/Pasfoto%20Michiel%202023.jpg "Pasfoto Michiel 2023") Dr. Harmsen studied Biology at the Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, The Netherlands and graduated as MS in 1988. He then joined the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Prof. Dick Raué at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He received his PhD degree in 1995 at the same institution. He then obtained a position of research scientist and project leader at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, The Netherlands. He has published 46 research articles in SCI (E) journals, with a focus on single-domain antibodies (32 articles) and FMDV (17 articles). His research on FMDV started with attempts to develop a VHH-based therapy for FMDV to be used in outbreak situations in Europe. He later used some of the VHHs generated successfully to discriminate intact (146S) authentic particles from stable pentameric (12S) degradation products during vaccine production. These tools are relevant for quality control of FMDV vaccines. Particle specific VHHs also helped understand the nature of reduced immunogenicity of 12S particles. He will leave WBVR as of 1 May 2025 for an early retirement.  --- ## **Past Webinars**   ## **2025**   ![GFRA Webinar_Mariano](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GFRA%20Webinar_Mariano.png?width=1295&height=718&name=GFRA%20Webinar_Mariano.png "GFRA Webinar_Mariano") ## Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South America: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges ### Mariano Perez-Filgueira ### 19 March 2025 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/TPdvEyugCRw) ![GFRA Webinar_Harmsen](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GFRA%20Webinar_Harmsen.png?width=1182&name=GFRA%20Webinar_Harmsen.png "GFRA Webinar_Harmsen") ## Analysis of FMDv Vaccine Quality Using Single Domain Antibodies ### Michiel Harmsen ### 13 February 2025 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/yodWi4s9Z48) ## **2024**   ![GFRA Webinar_Sandra](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GFRA%20Webinar_Sandra.png?width=828&height=437&name=GFRA%20Webinar_Sandra.png "GFRA Webinar_Sandra") ## **Molecular Interplays of FMDV with the type I IFN Response: Importance of the Model  and potential links with viral persistence** ### Sandra Blaise Boisseau ### 11 December 2024 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/ZYu1Bj7occY) ![Lebea_Webinar](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lebea_Webinar.png?width=1110&name=Lebea_Webinar.png "Lebea_Webinar") ## Tackling FMD in the African Environment and Technology Development for Trade ### Phiyani Lebea ### 8 October 2024 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/Bk21FZceud8?si=OG6P2nuaLWjgAFIS) ![Webinar_Mclaws](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinar_Mclaws.jpg?width=982&name=Webinar_Mclaws.jpg "Webinar_Mclaws") ## Risk of Foot-and-Mouth Disease SAT2 Introduction and Spread in Countries in the Near East and West Eurasia ### Melissa McLaws and Bouda Vosough Ahmadi ### 18 September 2024 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/VFDVTzmbN4Y?si=aIFXFrKHnwKDElSR) ![Webinar_Di Nardo](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/Webinar_Di%20Nardo.jpg "Webinar_Di Nardo") ## OpenFMD: A Novel Sharing and Decision-Support Platform to Enhance Global Epidemiological Intelligence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease ### Antonello Di Nardo ### 12 June 2024 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/EaiZzQThohA) ![Webinar_Puckette](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/Webinar_Puckette.jpg "Webinar_Puckette") ## Virus-Like Particles: Functionalities in Vaccinology and Research ### Michael Puckette ### 11 April 2024 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/0dFQyxCyAS4?si=30sZvIEMwkWqhBgN) ![Webinar_Dunghu](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/Webinar_Dunghu.png "Webinar_Dunghu") ## Status of FMD vaccine availability in Africa and prospects for improved FMD control through vaccination ### Baptiste Dungu ### 13 March 2024 [Watch here](https://youtu.be/5rzhG54ffRc?si=uRJOe_9aSgavQnCz) ## **2023**   ![webinar](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/USDA/webinar.jpg "webinar") ![Image20240201105939](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/USDA/Image20240201105939.png "Image20240201105939") ## Usage of replicons to understand biological importance of variability of foot-and-mouth disease virus genome observed in nature ### Lidia Lasecka-Dykes ### 21 June 2023 ## **Multi-scale dynamics of foot-and-mouth disease viruses in African buffalo** ### Anna Jolles ### 20 September 2023 [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAF9zb0fz8w) ## **2022**   ![Image20240131144357](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/USDA/Image20240131144357.png?width=1332&height=748&name=Image20240131144357.png "Image20240131144357") ![Image20240131150829](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/USDA/Image20240131150829.png?width=1336&height=751&name=Image20240131150829.png "Image20240131150829") ![Image20240201105124](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/USDA/Image20240201105124.png?width=1245&height=697&name=Image20240201105124.png "Image20240201105124") ## **Persistent Progress on the Carrier Conundrums of FMDV** ### Jonathan Arzt ### 31 August 2022 [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wD-j1T3Xno&t=1s) ## **WO(AH)W Gold is not precious anymore in diagnostic test development** ### Nagendra Singanallur ### 28 September 2022 [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSzSW5KJoU) ## **Relationship between neutralizing and opsonizing monoclonal antibodies against foot-and-mouth disease virus** ### Artur Summerfield ### 17 November 2022 [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HprxVXzx1hE) --- ## About GFRA   #### VISION A coordinated global alliance of scientists producing evidence and innovation that enables the progressive control and eradication of FMD. #### MISSION To establish and sustain global research partnerships to generate scientific knowledge and discover the tools to successfully prevent, control and eradicate FMD. #### PROGRAMS GFRA aims to expand FMD research collaborations worldwide and maximize the use of resources and expertise to achieve its five strategic goals (see below). Several research programs are currently active in Europe, North America, South America and South-East Asia. GFRA programs will continue to expand the alliance in these areas and will actively reach out to new areas of the world that have a stake in the progressive control and eradication of FMD. - Goal 1. Facilitate research collaborations and serve as a communication gateway for the global FMD research community - Goal 2. Conduct strategic research to better understand FMD - Goal 3. Development of the next generation of control measures and strategies for their application - Goal 4. Determine social and economic impacts of the new generation of improved FMD control - Goal 5. Provide evidence to inform development of policies for safe trade of animals and animal products in FMD-endemic areas [GFRA Website](https://www.ars.usda.gov/gfra/) --- ![GFRA Logo](https://insights.crdfglobal.org/hubfs/USDA/GFRA%20Logo.gif "GFRA Logo") For inquiries regarding the GFRA Research Webinar Series, email the GFRA Secretariat below: [Contact Us](mailto:kcollins@crdfglobal.org) --- ## Arlington, VA, U.S. 703-526-9720 [info@crdfglobal.org](mailto:info@crdfglobal.org) 1776 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22209 USA ## Kyiv, Ukraine 038 044 287-00-65     ## Amman, Jordan 962 - 6 - 5860003 [jordan@crdfglobal.org](mailto:jordan@crdfglobal.org) King Hussein Business Park Building #7, 5th Floor Amman, Jordan ## Connect - [Open Solicitiations & RFPs](https://www.crdfglobal.org/connect/collaborate) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.crdfglobal.org/who-we-are/team) - [Careers](https://www.crdfglobal.org/careers/open-opportunities) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.crdfglobal.org/privacy-policy) © 2021 CRDF Global – All rights reserved.