Who can attend?
- Faculty members that have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in the Department of Microbiology
- All graduate students and postdocs who have mentors with a primary or secondary faculty appointment in the Department of Microbiology
- First-year Microbiology & Immunology Theme Students
- Other Microbiology and Immunology theme students are welcome to apply and will be considered based on availability.
- Staff who work in laboratories of faculty members with a primary or secondary faculty appointment in the Department of Microbiology
- Overnight accommodation space at the facility is limited.
Accommodations
- Rooms will be available for attendees at the Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge.
- All rooms contain 2 queen beds. Double occupancy is required.
- Provide the name of the individual you'll be sharing a room with at the time of registration. Those who do not provide a roommate name will be provided with one.
Meals
- Friday, Oct. 16: Dinner will be provided
- Saturday, Oct. 17: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided
- Sunday, Oct. 18: Breakfast will be provided
Registration Details
- Fee: There is a $125 registration fee for faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students who have been in the program for more than 1 year (registration fee for first-year graduate students is waived).
- Register here by Sept. 16th.
Abstract Submissions
- Prizes will be awarded for the best poster and oral presentations.
- Submit your abstract here by Sept. 16th.
- View more details about abstract submission guidelines.
Agenda
Check back for the 2026 agenda.