CAFPA-ASM D.C. Branch
FALL Microbiology
MEETING 2024
October 18, 2024 I 10 AM - 4 PM
Howard University
Washington, D.C.
Join DC area microbial scientists (professionals and students) for an exciting meeting of science and networking!!
This year's Fall meeting is a one day symposium highlighting cutting edge research as well as providing opportunities for networking and outreach. We are holding the meeting at Howard University.
ASM Washington, D.C. Branch (DC ASM) is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. Program.
We will have :
-Two Keynote Speakers (invited)
-Longer Talks (12-15 min, Submitted)
-Lightning Talks (3-5 min, Submitted)
Abstract Submissions: All are welcome to submit abstracts for talks. Students and early career scientists are highly encouraged to submit. Abstract (max. 250 words) submissions for talks are due by September 23rd, 11:59 pm. Decisions -October 3rd. Please submit your formatted abstract via email to asm.dcbranch@gmail.com. Abstract guidelines can be found here.
ASM DC Branch mugs ($15) and Notebooks ($10) will be on sale at the meeting.
Registration: $20-Professional, $15-Post-doc, $10-Student.
If you are unable to pay for any reason, please let us know (asm.dcbranch@gmail.com).
LOCATION
Howard University Interdisciplinary Research Building
Multipurpose Room
2201 George Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20059
Accessible via Metro (Shaw-Howard University). There are several parking garages in the area.
Networking/Social Mixer
4-5:30 pm
Panelists Include:
@TBD
Directly following the meeting we will have a career panel, networking and social mixer
Light beverages and snacks provided.
Invited Speaker
Dr. Eric Vaughn
Supervisor – Next Generation Sequencing Core
DC Department of Forensic Sciences – Public Health Laboratory
Presentation title:
Integrating Wastewater and Clinical AMR Sequencing: A Holistic Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance Detection
Invited Speaker
Dr. Christopher Grim
Research Microbiologist
Human Foods Program
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5001 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Presentation title:
Metagenomics for Food Safety: an FDA Perspective on Applications, Priorities, Challenges, and Limitations
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the meeting? Want to have a table to advertise your organization?
Email: asm.dcbranch@gmail.com
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