Overview
The Early Career Microbiologists’ (ECM) Forum will host its flagship Summer Conference dedicated to showcasing early career research, career development and networking. The conference will provide undergraduate, masters and PhD students with a peer-led conference experience designed to offer an introductory experience to scientific conferences and professional development opportunities.
Alongside scientific research presented by early career researchers, delegates will experience professional development sessions focused on exploring the next steps in your career including how to find appropriate funding such as smaller grants and fellowships.
All early career researchers including undergraduate, PhD students and post docs are welcome to attend.
Organising committee:
Alison MacFadyen, Strathclyde University, Conor Feehily, University of Oxford, Winnie Lee, University of Bristol
Key topics:
- Translating microbiology
- Harnessing microbes
- Careers outside of academia
- Finding funding — Fellowships and grants
Further information will be announced in the build up to the Conference on our social media channels. Follow us on Twitter @MicrobioSoc using the hashtag #ECMConf21.
Programme
Session View
Tuesday 28 September, Morning
Translating Microbiology
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Keynote speaker
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Break
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Sequencing uncultured single-celled eukaryotes for the Darwin Tree of Life Project
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Prevalence and genetic variation of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa elastase gene in clinical isolates from Cystic Fibrosis patients
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Identifying the TMEM16A/ANO1 calcium activated chloride channel as a novel target for the treatment of human respiratory syncytial virus infection
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In Silico Prediction and In Vitro Assessment of Microbial Substrate Utilisation: A Focus on Newly Identified Health Promoting Gut Bacteria
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Wastewater: Harmful but Helpful
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Lunch
Tuesday 28 September, Afternoon
Harnessing Microbiology
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Staphylococcus haemolyticus as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes in the preterm infant gut microbiome
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Eliciting Novel Chemistry Through Soil Microcosm Co-Culture of Streptomyces spp.
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Sanitizing efficacy of an environmentally friendly combination hot tub product
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Control Of Hepatitis E Virus Polyprotein Processing By Cellular Proteases.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medieval Welsh Medicine as alternative sources of antimicrobials to treat microbial infection
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Seasonality and geography have a greater influence than the use of chlorine-based cleaning agents on the microbiota of bulk tank raw milk
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How a virus might save your life: bacteriophages for the biocontrol of Klebsiella spp
Lecture View
Tuesday 28 September, Morning
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Keynote speaker
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Break
-
Sequencing uncultured single-celled eukaryotes for the Darwin Tree of Life Project
-
Prevalence and genetic variation of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa elastase gene in clinical isolates from Cystic Fibrosis patients
-
Identifying the TMEM16A/ANO1 calcium activated chloride channel as a novel target for the treatment of human respiratory syncytial virus infection
-
In Silico Prediction and In Vitro Assessment of Microbial Substrate Utilisation: A Focus on Newly Identified Health Promoting Gut Bacteria
-
Wastewater: Harmful but Helpful
-
Lunch
Tuesday 28 September, Afternoon
-
Lunch
-
Staphylococcus haemolyticus as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes in the preterm infant gut microbiome
-
Eliciting Novel Chemistry Through Soil Microcosm Co-Culture of Streptomyces spp.
-
Sanitizing efficacy of an environmentally friendly combination hot tub product
-
Control Of Hepatitis E Virus Polyprotein Processing By Cellular Proteases.
-
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medieval Welsh Medicine as alternative sources of antimicrobials to treat microbial infection
-
Seasonality and geography have a greater influence than the use of chlorine-based cleaning agents on the microbiota of bulk tank raw milk
-
How a virus might save your life: bacteriophages for the biocontrol of Klebsiella spp
Abstracts and posters
Both members and non-members of the Microbiology Society are welcome to submit an abstract for the meeting. Once submissions are closed, they will be reviewed by the organising committee and submitters will be notified of the outcome by email on the week ending 15 August 2021. Abstracts accepted for poster presentation will be asked to submit a pdf version of their poster before 23 August 2021.
Abstract submissions are now closed.
By submitting an abstract to this meeting, you are indicating to the session organisers your commitment to attend the event.
Registration
This event is free for all members of the Microbiology Society.
Members get heavily subsidised registration fees for Annual Conference, Focused Meetings and other Society events – both online and in-person. Join now to enjoy these discounts and many other opportunities that are designed for microbiologists at all stages of their career.
Conference rates
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1 Day |
2 Days |
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Microbiology Society member |
Free |
Free |
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Non-member |
£30 |
£60 |
| Affiliate member | £25 | £50 |
Affiliate members who are also ECM Forum members are eligible for a further discount. Please contact [email protected].
Find out more about becoming an ECM Forum Member.
ECM Forum summer conference 2021 will be accessible remotely.
A link will be sent to all registered delegates closer to the event to allow you to access the event via Zoom.