The center's press service said that more than 300 scientists and specialists from Russia, CIS countries and other countries are attending the conference.
During the conference, scientists from different countries will present their research on infectious diseases, as well as discuss developing and testing vaccines, diagnostic and anti-viral medication in accordance with international quality standards and environmental problems.
Vektor Deputy General Director Sergei Netesov noted that a large amount of attention is paid to research in the field of biological security and countering bioterrorism throughout the world.
The development and effectiveness of cooperation of scientists from different countries in this sphere is immensely important for both science and society, Mr. Netesov emphasized. Scientists' research on infectious diseases is no less important, he added.
"The results of joint work like today's international conference are a giant step in the development of research in this area for scientists throughout the world," he said.
