The annual University of Toronto Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research Day returns on June 10 and 11, 2024. Join us for a day of trainee talks on June 10 and an invited keynote, faculty talks and posters on June 11!
The event is free and open to all to attend. Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the agenda!
This event is organized by the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium in collaboration with the Division of Infectious Diseases at U of T’s Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at SickKids, Institute for Pandemics and U of T’s postgraduate medical and clinical microbiology programs.
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
To submit an abstract for an oral presentation on Trainee Day or a poster presentation on June 11, please complete this form. The submission deadline for oral presentation consideration is May 10, 11:59 pm EST. Abstracts submitted after May 10 will only be considered for a poster presentation on June 11.
AGENDA
| Time | Location | Agenda |
| 8:00 | David Naylor Student Commons | Registration + coffee |
| 8:20 | MSB 3153 | Opening remarks
Scott Gray-Owen |
| 8:30 | MSB 3153 | Respiratory virus infection in patients with haematological malignancy: host immune response and prevention strategies
Victoria Hall, University Health Network |
| 9:00 | MSB 3153 | Leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical modelling for diseases outbreak support
Jude Kong, U of T, Dalla Lana School of Public Health |
| 9:30 | MSB 3153 | Bacterial populations through the single-cell lens
Freeman Lan, U of T, Institute of Biomedical Engineering |
| 10:00 | David Naylor Student Commons | Coffee break |
| 10:30 | MSB 3153 | Keynote: Vaccination for control of avian influenza viruses: opportunities and challenges
Shayan Sharif, University of Guelph |
| 11:30 | MSB 3153 | PRECISE (Prepare, REact, Collect, Innovate, Share and Engage): A platform to elevate Canada’s ability to diagnose and respond to emerging infectious diseases
Jennie Johnstone, Sinai Health |
| 11:45 | MSB 3153 | INSPIRE: Integrated Network for the Surveillance of Pathogens: Increasing REsilience and capacity in Canada’s pandemic response
Mike McKay, University of Windsor |
| 12:00 | MSB 3153 | Biomanufacturing Hub Network: Transformative talent development in HI3 and the Canadian biomanufacturing hubs
Gilbert Walker, University of Toronto |
| 12:15 | MSB 3153 | PREPARED: Pandemic Preparedness Engaging Primary Care and Emergency Departments
Andrew Pinto, Unity Health Toronto |
| 12:30 | MSB 3153 | Closing remarks and trainee talk awards
Scott Gray-Owen |
| 12:40 | David Naylor Student Commons | Lunch |
| 13:00 | David Naylor Student Commons | Poster session A |
| 14:00 | David Naylor Student Commons | Poster session B |