About the Disease Etiology Session
The term "aetiology" in medicine describes the reason or causes of illnesses or pathologies. The term "idiopathic" refers to a condition for which there is no known cause. The "evil eye" may be implicated in traditional theories about the origins of sickness. Medieval European physicians tended to believe that illness was influenced by the atmosphere and used a miasmatic approach to disease genesis. Robert Koch established that the pathogenic bacterial species Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus anthracis, and Vibrio cholerae are responsible for the diseases tuberculosis, anthrax, and cholera, respectively. This led to the etiological discovery in medicine. Koch's postulates provide an overview of this line of reasoning and supporting data. But in the case of infectious diseases, proof of causation is restricted to specific cases that offer experimental proof of etiology.
Topics Covered in Disease Etiology
Causal mechanisms of disease onset
Idiopathic conditions and unknown causes
Infectious agents and causal inference
Historical theories of disease causation
Genetic and environmental causes of illness
Multifactorial pathogenesis and risk pathways
Featured Speakers — Disease Etiology 2027
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
Browse all speakers →Recent Research Presented at Disease Etiology Sessions
Selected abstracts from this track will be published here.
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Why Attend the Disease Etiology Conference 2027
Earn CPD Credit
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Present Your Research
Oral and poster slots for original Disease Etiology work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Network Globally
Meet public health researchers, educators, and policy leaders from around the world across three days.
Publish & Get Indexed
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Learn from Keynotes
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Disease Etiology research and practice.
Hybrid Flexibility
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Join IPHC 2027 for the Disease Etiology track
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
Disease Etiology Conference 2027 — FAQs
What is the Disease Etiology track at IPHC 2027?
The Disease Etiology track is a dedicated stream within IPHC 2027 covering the latest research, innovation, and best practice in Disease Etiology. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Who should attend the Disease Etiology sessions?
Public health researchers, practitioners, epidemiologists, educators, doctoral students, and policy leaders with an interest in Disease Etiology are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Can I present my research in the Disease Etiology track?
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Is virtual attendance available for Disease Etiology sessions?
Yes. IPHC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Disease Etiology track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Join the IPHC 2027 delegation
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.