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Applied Bioinformatics and Public Health Microbiology (Virtual Conference)

Abstract Deadline: 9 March 2021
Registration Deadline: 28 Apr 2021


Date: 2 June 2021
Time: 14:00 – 15:00 GMT



Registration for the Applied Bioinformatics and Public Health Microbiology Virtual Conference (5 – 7 May 2021) is now open.

This conference provides a multidisciplinary forum to demonstrate how advances in microbial and viral genomics, bioinformatics, data science, and sequencing technology are being used to meet the needs of public health.

Applied Bioinformatics and Public Health Microbiology 2021 will also provide an ideal opportunity for researchers across the globe to share their research with an online audience. Submit an abstract for an e-poster presentation or short-talk by 9 Mar 2021.

Delegates who have their abstracts selected for a poster presentation will also be given the chance to upload a short video describing their research.

The virtual format will allow participants to immerse themselves in the latest research, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities from wherever they are based.

Make sure to submit your abstract by 9 March 2021, or register by 28 April 2021.

Scientific programme committee:

Alan Christoffels

University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Jennifer Gardy

The Gates Foundation, USA

Kathryn Holt

Monash University, Australia

Nick Loman

University of Birmingham, UK

Keynote Speakers:

Maria van Kerkhove

World Health Organization, Switzerland

Ahmed Ouma

Africa CDC, Ethiopia

Confirmed Speakers

Verity Hill

University of Edinburgh, UK

Maia Majumder

Harvard University, USA

Ameet Pinto

Northeastern University, USA

Senjuti Saha

Child Health Research Foundation, Bangladesh

Emily Turner

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USA

Peter van Heusden

South African National Bioinformatics Institute, South Africa

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