Having IMPACTT 2024 Symposium

Having IMPACTT 4:
Advancing Microbiome Research
June 3-5, 2024

Intimate Setting

Our smaller size and communal meals facilitate connection and networking opportunities. Registration is capped at 185 so don't wait!

World-Class Research

New and impactful microbiome research from Canadian and International teams.

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Incredible Views

Mountains in every direction! Don't forget to book your stay with us at the Malcolm Hotel.

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Delicious Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in your registration!

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About The Symposium

IMPACTT (Integrated Microbiome Platforms for Advancing Causation Testing and Translation) and the IMC (International Microbiome Centre) organized the Having IMPACTT 4: Advancing Microbiome Research Symposium on June 3-5, 2024 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.

Symposium Location

The Malcolm Hotel
321 Spring Creek Drive
Canmore, AB, Canada

Session Topics

Sessions at our 2024 symposium:

Microbiome in Early Life
Innovative Approaches for Elucidating Microbiome Function
Harnessing the Microbiome
Microbiome, Metabolites & Disease
Microbiome Regulation in Cancer & Cancer Therapy
Microbiome Sequencing & Computational Development

Awards for Presenters

Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 awards!

Dr. Erik Bakkeren (University of Oxford): Postdoctoral Travel Award, $250 [Sponsored by DMark Biosciences, Isolation Bio & Universal Sequencing Technology]
Juan Burckhardt (University of British Columbia): Graduate Travel Award, $250 [Sponsored by DMark Biosciences, Isolation Bio & Universal Sequencing Technology]
Juan Burckhardt (University of British Columbia): Best Short Talk, $500 [Sponsored by NKP-Isotec]
Kathryn Strayer (University of Calgary): Best Flash Talk, $500 [Sponsored by the Rosell® Institute for Microbiome and Probiotics]
Jacqueline Barnett (University of British Columbia, Okanagan): 1st Place Poster Presentation, $500 [Sponsored by Mucosal Immunology]
Emily Mercer (University of Calgary): 2nd Place Poster Presentation, $250 [Sponsored by Mucosal Immunology]
Hans Ghezzi (University of British Columiba): 3rd Place Poster Presentation, $100 [Sponsored by Mucosal Immunology]