MicrHub 2026 - 4e édition

Welcome to the 4th Scientific Retreat of the UdeS Microbiologists and “Microbiophiles” Network: MicrHub!

This event is organized in collaboration with the Department of Biology of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Infection-Inflammation Research Theme.

Registration for this event is completely free and can be completed through the “Registration” tab by October 28, 2026.

Objective

The objective of this day is to bring together research groups from Sherbrooke who are involved in microbiology, in order to share our science and foster networking.

Program (see the schedule for details)

The program will feature oral presentations by researchers, graduate students, medical residents, and postdoctoral fellows. The day will also include an afternoon poster and networking session.

A roundtable discussion will also be held with faculty members to discuss the best strategies for strengthening research and teaching in fields related to microbiology, as well as increasing the visibility of UdeS at the provincial and national levels in the field of microbiology.

The deadline to be considered for a flash talk is October 16.
The deadline to submit a poster abstract is November 2.

We look forward to meeting and exchanging ideas with you!

For any questions, please contact us at micrhub@gmail.com.

Your organizing committee,

Jean-Philippe Côté, Louis-Charles Fortier, Ally Champoux, Evelyne Lacasse, Laurence Couture, Jérémy Gagnon, Émeline Dion, and Lya Blais