AAAP Spring 2026 Program Committee Letter

Welcome to Orlando for the 2026 AAAP Annual Meeting!

It is truly a pleasure to gather once again. Building on last year’s momentum, we have developed a program that offers a thoughtful mix of oral, online, and poster presentations. As always, the meeting is designed to be engaging, practical, and directly relevant to the work we care deeply about.

This year’s scientific program features a wide range of timely topics that reflect both the challenges and opportunities facing poultry health today. We are especially honored to welcome Dr. John Glisson as our Keynote Speaker. With his extensive experience working with the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, Dr. Glisson will share valuable insights into the past, present, and future of poultry research. I am confident his message will resonate with our entire community.

Beyond the keynote, there is much to look forward to. The AAAP Symposium will focus on the current aMPV status in the United States, highlighting lessons learned in diagnostics and vaccination strategies. This timely session will provide practical perspectives grounded in real-world field experience.

We are also pleased to introduce the Emerging Professionals Symposium, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the next generation of poultry health leaders through networking and practical guidance on navigating career pathways.

The Women’s Network Lunch will feature Mary Cheyne conducting a public speaking workshop designed to strengthen communication skills and professional presence. In addition, the Lasher-Eckroade History Lecture will explore the History of Egg Drop Syndrome 1976, presented by Dr. Rudolf Hein, offering valuable historical context to a notable disease.

I would also encourage you to take advantage of the many networking opportunities throughout the meeting to reconnect with colleagues and build new professional relationships.

I would like to sincerely acknowledge my fellow Scientific Program Committee members, Milos Markis and Yuko Sato, as well as our associate committee members, Joel Cline, Kayla Neil, and Simone Stoute. Their time, dedication, and thoughtful review of abstracts were instrumental in shaping this year’s program. The quality and competitiveness of submissions continue to increase each year, and their careful evaluation ensured that we assembled a strong and balanced scientific agenda.

On behalf of the entire committee, thank you to all of our speakers and attendees. The continued strength of this meeting reflects the collaboration, expertise, and commitment of our AAAP community. Thank you for being here and for contributing to what makes AAAP such a special organization. I hope this year’s meeting leaves you informed, inspired, and energized for the year ahead.

I look forward to seeing you throughout the meeting.

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