2024 Symposium - The impact of microbial evolution and ecology on human health

Name: 2024 Symposium - The impact of microbial evolution and ecology on human health
Start: 2024-10-24T12:00:00Z
End: 2024-10-25T22:00:00Z
Location: RI-MUHC, Conference room E S1.1129

RI-MUHC, Conference room E S1.1129

October 24-25, 2024

Welcome to the McGill Centre for Microbiome Research

Microbiomes are all around us: in the water, soil, crops, sediments, plants, and animals. These diverse micro-organisms are essential players of every known ecosystem on Earth, including the human body, where they shape our health and resistance to disease. Characterizing them and understanding their roles in and on the human body is a new frontier in health research.

It was this ecosystemic approach that inspired the theme of our 2024 Symposium: The impact of microbial evolution and ecology on human health.

We are delighted to celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Centre with you during this 2-days event that will bring together a panel of internationnally renowed researchers and guests:

Keynotes:

Dr Tami Lieberman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prof. Harry Sokol, Saint-Antoine Hospital in Paris

Roundtable discussion with our External Advisory Board members:

Dr Colin Hill, University College Cork
Dr Rana Samadfam, Charles River Laboratories
Dr Iliyan Iliev, Weill Cornell Medicine

Conferences from local guests:

Dr Emmanuel Gonzalez, McGill University
Dr Emilia Liana Falcone, IRCM
Dr Emerson Krock, McGill University
Dr Nagissa Mahmoudi, McGill University
Dr Étienne Yergeau, INRS
Dr Rees Kassen, McGill University

*** 50$/person - Registration limited to 200 attendees.***

Students interested in giving a 15 minute talk during this 2 day conference can submit their abstracts on the Submission tab, and 10 will be chosen for oral presentation.

Join us to our Happy Hour at Riverside bar to network while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and a few snack from the food truck! - Free of charge for the first 100 registrations!

We look forward to seeing you there and share this in-person event!

Partners and Sponsors

We thank the generous support of our partners and sponsors without whom the success of this event would not be possible.

Phoenix catering

We would like to thank Phoenix catering for offering high-quality and unique menu selections for our Symposium, a gastronomic experience contributing to the success of our event. https://www.phoenixtraiteur.com/

Happy Hour venue

"Located in the heart of the St-Henri district and neighboring the remains of malting silos, the Riverside St-Henri situated along the emblematic Lachine Canal is in a unique environment. It is a most inviting urban area that stands out from many others, thanks also to its interior and exterior spaces tastefully designed according to the events taking place, making each visit very pleasant and memorable." - Riverside bar, https://www.riversidemtl.com/

We invite you to share a unique moment in this venue around appetizers and drinks to close our first day of conferences on a good note!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWe214ij1bCG32yM8

We thank Kamio (https://kamio.ca/en/foodtrucks/), a Riverside partner, for their food truck services, which adds a special atmosphere to the evening!