Vision and objectives of the Lancefield Society 

The overall vision for the Lancefield Society is to improve knowledge and understanding of streptococcal biology, pathogenesis, immunology and epidemiology, and to improve prevention and treatment of streptococcal diseases.

The current specific objectives of the Lancefield Society are:

·      To maximise the quality and scientific impact of Lancefield Symposia

·      To support the local organisers of Lancefield Symposia

·      To be a decision-making body between Lancefield Symposia

·      To provide international leadership by:

• promoting scientific communication and collaboration within the streptococcal community;

• promoting other symposia and educational activities relevant to the field; and

• promoting public awareness of streptococcal diseases.

Scope of the
Lancefield Society

The Lancefield Society is a forward-looking society that aims to provide a network and forum to advance high quality research in streptococci and streptococcal diseases. Many members of the genus Streptococcus are pathogens responsible for a wide range of disease in humans and animals. While the greatest emphasis of the Lancefield Society is on the group A Streptococcus, the spectrum of streptococci under the purview of the Society include the group B Streptococcus, Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis, non-pyogenic streptococci including the oral streptococci, Streptococcus suis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.  The Lancefield Society recognises the leading role that the International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases plays in relation to Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Many disciplines in the streptococcal field are represented within the Lancefield Society, ranging from disciplines in streptococcal biology, pathogenesis, immunology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, vaccinology and treatment. The Lancefield Society welcomes a diverse range of experts.