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2024 Finger Lakes Microbiome Symposium

Finger Lakes Microbiome Symposium (FiLMS) 2024

The Second Annual Finger Lakes Microbiome Symposium (FiLMS) is scheduled for
Friday, October 4, 2024.

FiLMS is a student-led conference and our goal is to bring together the microbiome research communities in the Finger Lakes, NY region and surrounding area including academic institutions, medical centers, and industry. With keynote talks, career panels, oral/poster presentations, and networking sessions, there will be many opportunities for attendees to present and discuss their work.

Symposium Location

University of Rochester Medical Center
Class of ’62 Auditorium
425 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY
United States

Registration

Please use this link to register.

$30 for all trainees. $60 for principal investigators.

The registration fee is a donation to help us cover the cost of food, venue, speakers, and awards.

Abstract Deadline: August 4, 2024
Registration Deadline: September 4, 2024

Agenda

Keynote speakers
Poster session
Selected platform talks from trainees
Lunch
Career panel
Awards ceremony

Keynote Speakers and Career Panelists

Noah Palm, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Yale University

Noah Palm
Renuka Nayak, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
UC San Francisco

Cathryn Nagler, Ph.D.
Bunning Family Professor
University of Chicago;
Co-Founder of ClostraBio

Tina Bui-Bullock, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Washington University in St. Louis

Hotel Accommodations

For out-of-town travelers, we have reserved a hotel block at Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center that is in walking distance to the conference venue. Please use this hyperlink to book with a discounted rate.