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Modern Gnotobiology International Symposium 2023


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Interest in gnotobiology has grown in recent years, and the scientific potential of these animal models is increasingly appreciated. Although the pandemic has temporarily impacted this field, to date many laboratories are ready to restart, equipping and reorganizing to set up units dedicated to gnotobiotic or germ-free animals.

The Modern Gnotobiology International Symposium aims to give a wide overview about current scientific trends and facility management, and support the networking of facility managers, researchers, and trained technicians interested in germ-free and gnotobiotic applications. 

The Symposium features a mix of keynote presentations, and interactive sessions on scientific aspects and related best practices in gnotobiotic facilities, ranging from room setup, the development of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the training of the operators. The course will focus on the key aspects of the microbiota of laboratory rodents. The speakers will provide practical information on how to approach, manage and monitor all these aspects.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Facility managers, technicians and researchers who wish to start working with Gnotobiotic animals, but also who work already in the field but want to have an overview on different approaches performed worldwide.
The symposium offers in-depth scientific presentations by leading global experts, covering the entire spectrum of the facility management and scientific trends.

  PROGRAM


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The Modern Gnotobiology International Symposium will start on November 15th 2023 late afteroon and will finish on November 17th 2023 early afternoon, and it will cover a range of core topics: *

 SETTING UP A GNOTOBIOTIC FACILITY

 HOW TO OBTAIN GERM FREE ANIMALS AND THEIR MICROBIOLOGICAL MONITORING

 ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE SOPs IN MANAGING A GNOTOBIOTIC UNIT

 SCIENTIFIC TRENDS

 TRAINING OF THE STAFF AND THE RESEARCHERS

* FINAL AND DETAILED PROGRAM WILL BE SHARED WITH THE PARTECIPANTS WITHIN THE END OF JUNE

 SPEAKERS

The Symposium will be held by a panel of international leaders in the Gnotobiotic Community.

Moderator: Kathy McCoy

Dr. Kathy McCoy is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, member of the Snyder Institute, Scientific Director of the International Microbiome Center, and holds the Killam Memorial Chair at the University of Calgary, Canada.

Her research group uses germ-free and gnotobiotic models to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which the microbiome regulates host immunity and physiology. She is particularly interested in the dynamic interplay between the gut microbiota and the innate and adaptive immune systems.

Her research aims to understand how exposure to intestinal microbes, particularly during early life, educates and regulates the mucosal, systemic and neuronal immune systems and how this can affect susceptibility to diseases, such as allergy, autoimmunity, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her lab also investigates how the microbiome regulates the immune system throughout life with the aim to identify microbial therapies that can be employed to enhance current therapeutic approaches, such as in cancer.

 REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 15th SEPTEMBER 2023

This Symposium is limited to a maximum of 30 participants * to foster interactions and networking.
* The event will be confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of 15 participants, in any case no later than June 16th

FEES:

→ Other currencies accepted: USD: 748 - 978 / GBP: 570 - 747

The Registration Fees includes:

Note:

 PAYMENTS

Upon completion of the online registration process, you will be contacted at the email address provided to finalize the payment, which must be made by bank transfer** no later than 30 days from the date of registration.

Online registration does not guarantee participation in the event, the registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

** Bank Transfer Details will be shared by email

For any additional requests/info please contact info-event@tecniplast.it

 DESTINATION

VARESE

From the congress center, in 15 mins by car you can easily reach Varese, the garden city.

The characteristic appellation garden city derives from the numerous parks and gardens found within the municipality, mostly belonging to villas built there between the 18th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

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