72nd Annual Conference - CSM 2023
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia | June 25-28, 2023
Welcome to CSM 2023!
We are very pleased to invite you to the 72nd Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM 2023) that will be held in person at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a selected virtual program also being offered online between June 25-28, 2023. Dalhousie University in Halifax is located on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are fortunate to convene our conference experience on this beautiful territory.
The Local Organizing Committee of CSM 2023 is excited to host a successful event that will showcase the breadth, diversity, and excellence of the Canadian microbiology community. This year’s CSM 2023 conference theme is Microbial Ecosystems – Environment and Health, but we welcome microbiology-focused abstract submissions from all facets of the field at our general meeting. The local organizing committee (LOC) employs best practices and EDI principles to promote talks from various equity-seeking groups as well as researchers at all career stages as appropriate.
CSM 2023 is pleased to once again offer a virtual registration option this year, for any participant who is unable to travel to Halifax to join us in person. All in-person registrants have access to our virtual conference events and symposia. A virtual registration will include live/synchronous participation in the Keynote & Awards lectures, Student/ PDF Symposia Events as well as an online poster session.
Not only will we have an exceptional scientific program but we will also make sure that your experience in Halifax is worthwhile! Halifax is a nice place to visit in June, situated on the Atlantic Ocean with lots of history. We have freed up an afternoon on the last day to give you the opportunity to enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk or visit some of Halifax’s famous historical sites. This free afternoon will be followed by the President Banquet that will be held at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. We encourage attendees to explore the maritime region of Nova Scotia before or after the conference.
We look forward to hosting CSM 2023 and to welcoming you to Halifax in June. In the meantime, check our website pages often for the latest updates and you can follow us on Twitter at @csm_scm2023 to get the latest news regarding CSM 72nd Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
CSM 2023 Local Organizing Committee
Program Highlights
We have an extensive program for CSM 2023. The full details of our events, posters, and presentations are available for download in the link below. Highlighted speakers are presented below.
KEYNOTE LECTURE:
DR. JOHN DOE
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of Pseudomonas infecting phages as a source for new antibacterial design strategies and biotechnological applications
Our lab focuses on the elucidation of phage-infected Pseudomonas cells from systems biology and molecular perspectives to better understand phage biology and to develop new antibacterial design strategies and biotechnological applications. This lecture provides an overview on the different phage hijacking mechanisms and what they can also teach us about the metabolism of Pseudomonas.
CSM MURRAY AWARD LECTURE FOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENT:
DR. JOHN DOE
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of Pseudomonas infecting phages as a source for new antibacterial design strategies and biotechnological applications
Our lab focuses on the elucidation of phage-infected Pseudomonas cells from systems biology and molecular perspectives to better understand phage biology and to develop new antibacterial design strategies and biotechnological applications. This lecture provides an overview on the different phage hijacking mechanisms and what they can also teach us about the metabolism of Pseudomonas.
THERMO FISHER AWARD LECTURE:
DR. JOHN DOE
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of Pseudomonas infecting phages as a source for new antibacterial design strategies and biotechnological applications
Our lab focuses on the elucidation of phage-infected Pseudomonas cells from systems biology and molecular perspectives to better understand phage biology and to develop new antibacterial design strategies and biotechnological applications. This lecture provides an overview on the different phage hijacking mechanisms and what they can also teach us about the metabolism of Pseudomonas.
Additional Talks & Workshops:
Apart from our hallmark lectures above, we also have conference-specific talks and workshops that make our annual meeting unique. Here is a quick list of featured events.
- Celebration Talk: Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) by Dr. Edward Topp
- Tribute to CSM 1st President Dr. Robert G.E. Murray (1919-2022) by Dr. Susan Koval
- Career Development Workshop: Dr. Aleeza Gerstein
- FOME Workshop by Dr. John Dawson
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Workshop by Dr. Maydianne CB Andrade
Host: Dalhousie University
Local Organizing Committee
Dr. Nikhil Thomas
Conference Chair
Associate Professor,
Department of Microbiology & Immunology; Division of Infectious Diseases, Dalhousie University
Email: n.thomas@dal.ca
Mrs. Wafaa H. Antonious
Conference Organizer
Secretariat Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM);
Rofail Conference and Management Services (RCMS)
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