Having IMPACTT 3:
Advancing Microbiome Research
July 10-12, 2023
The Malcolm Hotel
321 Spring Creek Drive
Canmore, AB, Canada
About The Symposium
IMPACTT (Integrated Microbiome Platforms for Advancing Causation Testing and Translation) and the IMC (International Microbiome Centre) organized a symposium on July 10-12, 2023 of interest to microbiome researchers, clinicians, trainees, and members of industry.
Our goal for the Having IMPACTT Symposium is to bring together leading minds and highlight the latest findings and new discoveries from microbiome research teams across Canada and around the world.
Session Topics
Sessions at our 2023 symposium:
- Microbiome Beyond Bacteria
- Microbiome Beyond the Gut
- Microbiome Across Life Stages
- Microbiome & Nutrition
- Omics & Bioinformatics
Awards for Presenters
Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 awards!
- Dr. Han Fang (McMaster University): Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Award, $250 CAD, sponsored by Dayhoff Technologies
- Sara Shama (University of Toronto): Graduate Student Travel Award, $250 CAD, sponsored by Dayhoff Technologies
- Aviva Rotter-Maskowitz (Weizmann Institute of Science): Best Short Talk, $500 CAD, sponsored by The Rosell Institute for Microbiome and Probiotics
- Gillian Tanabe (University of Ottawa): Best Flash Talk, $500 CAD, sponsored by NKP Isotec
- Leah D’Aloisio (University of British Columbia Okanagan): 1st Place Poster Presentation, $500 CAD, sponsored by Mucosal Immunology
- Peter Dobranowski (University of Ottawa): 2nd Place Poster Presentation, $250 CAD, sponsored by Mucosal Immunology
- Dr. Saif Sikdar (University of Calgary): 3rd Place Poster Presentation, $100 CAD, sponsored by Mucosal Immunology
Speaker Lineup
Keynote Speakers
Barbara Rehermann, MD | National Institutes of Health, USA
Petter Brodin, MD/PhD | Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Plenary Speakers
Iliyan Iliev, PhD | Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
Alain Stintzi, PhD | University of Ottawa, Canada
Christina Thornton, MD/PhD | University of Calgary, Canada
Lindsay Kalan, PhD | McMaster University, Canada
Allyson Byrd, PhD | Genentech, USA
Stuart Turvey, MBBS/DPhil | University of British Columbia, Canada
Sean Gibbons, PhD | Institute for Systems Biology, USA
Jens Walter, PhD | University College Cork, Ireland
Heather Armstrong, PhDMED | University of Manitoba, Canada
Cecilia Noecker, PhD | University of California San Francisco, USA
Jianguo (Jeff) Xia, PhD | McGill University, Canada
IMPACTT Mentee Speakers
Kevin McGregor, PhD | York University, Canada
Meredith (Merilee) Brockway, PhD | University of Calgary, Canada
Caitlin Simopoulos, PhD | Roche Canada, Canada
Registration
Please note: we are now SOLD OUT for our 2023 symposium, but you can add yourself to the waitlist by clicking the button below.
Early Bird Rates (01 Feb – 10 May 2023)
Students & Postdocs: $400 CAD
Academic Faculty & Staff: $500 CAD
Industry Members: $600 CAD
Regular Rates (11 May – 01 July 2023 while tickets last)
Students & Postdocs: $500 CAD
Academic Faculty & Staff: $600 CAD
Industry Members: $700 CAD
What’s Included
Your registration fee includes access to all talks and sessions, as well as breakfast, lunch + snacks on days 1 & 2 of the symposium, and breakfast + snack on day 3. A cash bar will be available during the poster presentation sessions.
The Malcolm Hotel is a small symposium venue that can host 175 people, so space is very limited and registration is first-come, first-served!
Symposium Schedule
Our daily schedule:
Monday, 10 July 2023
08:45 AM – 6:00 PM (MDT)
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
09:00 AM – 6:00PM (MDT)
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)
Abstract Submission
If you’d like to present your research at the symposium, please follow the instructions below to download the abstract submission form, fill it out, and submit it.
Please indicate if you would like your abstract to be considered for a short talk (10 min + Q&A) or a poster presentation. If you choose short talk but are not selected, you will automatically be considered for a poster presentation. If your abstract is selected for a poster presentation, you have the option of indicating whether you would also like to be considered for a 3 min flash talk.
If you’re a postdoc or graduate student, don’t forget to check the travel award application box in the abstract submission form!
Poster dimensions: 115cm x 115 cm (45″ x 45″)
How to Submit Your Abstract
- Download the abstract submission form here
- Fill out the form
- Submit your form by email to [email protected]
Abstract submission deadline: 10 May 2023
Travel & Accommodation
Malcolm Hotel
We have a limited number of rooms for attendees on-location at the Malcolm Hotel. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and rates range from $399 – $479 per night plus taxes/fees.
To book your room, please call 403-812-0680 and quote code “UC0710”, or book online following the instructions below:1. Click on the following website (the booking code will not work on the hotel’s general website): https://us01.iqwebbook.com/TMHAB446/2. Under the “Rate Options” tab enter the code “UC0710” (code cannot be combined with any other offers) and click “Apply”3. Select your check-in and check-out dates, then click “Check Availability” (if this is not clicked, it will state no rooms are available)4. Select your preferred room category and click “Book Now”
*Please note: July is high season in Canmore and room availability may be limited. It’s possible not all room types will be available for the entire duration of your stay. If rooms are showing up as not available online, please call 403-812-0680 and quote code “UC0710” and the hotel will likely be able to find you a combination of rooms for your stay.
Canmore Inn & Suites
We have managed to secure a limited number of rooms for attendees the nearby Canmore Inn & Suites. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and rates range from $305 – $315 per night plus taxes/fees.
To book your room, please follow the instructions below:1. Call the front desk at 1-403-609-4656 or toll free at 1-888-678-4656
2. Mention “IMPACTT Calgary” or “Folio #420219”
3. Request the dates of stay
4. Provide contact and credit card number to reserve room
Roommate Finder
We have also launched a roommate finder. If you’re looking to offset accommodation costs and are interested in staying with a roommate at the Malcolm Hotel, Canmore Inn & Suites, or another nearby hotel, please fill out your information, including name, email, and check-in/check-out dates.
Please note that IMPACTT will not be monitoring this form, and it will be up to you to contact potential roommates and organize room bookings.
Banff Airporter Shuttle
Receive a 15% discount on the Banff Airporter’s daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and the Coast Hotel in Canmore. The Coast Hotel is a short 7 min walk or a 2 min cab ride from the Malcolm Hotel.
Go to the Banff Airporter website and click “Book Now”. Proceed through the reservation and type the code IMPACTT2023 in the “Have a Promo Code?” section on the final payment page to apply the discount.
Note that because July is a very busy travel month in the area, the Banff Airporter recommends booking your shuttle at least 2-3 weeks in advance of travel to guarantee availability.
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