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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Arrival & Check-in
Lister Conference Centre
 
 
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Welcome
CCIS
1430
 
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Keynote Presentation: The virus-host Interface: A treasure trove of novel antiviral targets
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Tom Hobman - Professor, University of Alberta
 
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Poster Session & Dinner Reception
Lister Conference Centre
Maple Leaf Room
 

Poster Presentation TImes:
Even Number Posters: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Odd Number Posters: 7:30PM - 8:30PM

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
 
 
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Session #1: Emerging Pathogens
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Tom Hobman - Professor, University of Alberta
Session Chair: Dr. Anil Kumar - Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Miller - Associate Professor, McMaster University
Speaker: Dr. Kerry Lavender - Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Christopher Neufeldt - Assistant Professor, Emory University
Abstract Presenter: Dr. Lara Mahal - Professor of Chemistry, CERC in Glycomics, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Mohammed Eltalkhawy - Ph.D. student, Kumamoto University, Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Session #2: Vaccines
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr Darryl Falzarano - Research Scientist, VIDO
Session Chair: Keith Fowke - Professor, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Wootton - Associate Professor, University of Guelph
Speaker: Dr. Ian MacLachlan - President, MacLachlan Consulting
Abstract Presenter: Mariam Maltseva - PhD Student, University of Ottawa
Abstract Presenter: Hannah Stacey - PhD Student, McMaster University
Abstract Presenter: Connor Richer - Graduate Student, University of Western Ontario

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CIHR Update
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Session #3: Antivirals
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Vanessa Meier-Stephenson - Assistant Professor, University of Alberta/LKSIoV
Session Chair: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell - Distinguished Professor, Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta
Speaker: Professor Eric Arts - Professor, Western University
Speaker: Dr. Francois Jean - Professor of Virology, University of British Columbia
Speaker: Dr David Marchant - Associate Professor, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Corby Fink - Postdoctoral Fellow, Robarts Research Institute, Western University
Abstract Presenter: Emmanuelle LeBlanc - PhD student, Queen's University
Abstract Presenter: Dr. Zeineb Mhamdi - Postdoctoral Fellow, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/University of Saskatchewan

3:20 PM - 3:45 PM
3:20 PM - 3:45 PM
Coffee Break
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Session #4: Virus-Host Interactions
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Yan Zhou - Principal Investigator, VIDO, University of Saskatchewan
Speaker: Dr. Linda Chelico - Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Speaker: Professor Nevan Krogan - Professor, University of California San Francisco
Abstract Presenter: Trisha Barnard - PhD Candidate, McGill University
Abstract Presenter: Estelle Gamage Samaraweera - Undergraduate Student, Dalhousie University
Abstract Presenter: Daniel Andrews - Ph.D. Candidate, University of British Columbia
Session Chair: Dr. Jennifer Corcoran - Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner on Own
 
 
 
 
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Trainee Networking Dinner (Invite Only)
U of A Faculty Club
Winspear Room
 

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Dinner & Topic #1: 5:30pm - 6:20pm
Table Transition: 6:20pm - 6:25pm
Topic #2: 6:25pm - 6:45pm
Table Transition: 6:45pm - 6:50pm
Topic #3: 6:50pm - 7:10pm
Return to CCIS: 7:10pm - 7:30pm

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Keynote: Bhagirath Singh Early Career Award Presentation
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Speaker: Uladzimir Karniychuk - Principal Investigator, University of Saskatchewan
Speaker: Isabelle Boucoiran - Clinical Associate Professor, Université de Montréal
 
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Poster Session & Reception
Lister Conference Centre
Maple Leaf Room
 

Presentation TImes: 
Odd Number Posters: 8:30PM - 9:00PM
Even Number Posters: 9:00PM - 9:30PM 

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
 
 
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Session #5: Fundamental Virology
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Linda Chelico - Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Session Chair: Dr. David Evans - Professor, University of Alberta
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Corcoran - Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
Speaker: Kevin M. Coombs - Professor, University of Manitoba
Abstract Presenter: Aïssatou Aïcha Sow - PhD Candidate, Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Center, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
Abstract Presenter: Taylor Caddell - Graduate Student, Dalhousie University
Abstract Presenter: Prof Qian Vivian Liu - Assistant professor, McGill University

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Session #6: One Health
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Aruna Ambagala CFIA
Session Chair: Dr. Eric Jan - Professor, UBC
Speaker: Dr Artem Babaian - Banting Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Cambridge
Speaker: Dr. Leonard Foster - Professor and Department Head, University of British Columbia
Abstract Presenter: Hannah Wallace - PhD Student, Memorial University
Abstract Presenter: Lee Campbell - PhD Candidate, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Dr. Wael Demian - Postdoctoral Fellow, McMaster University
 
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
CSV Awards
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
 
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CSV Business Meeting (open to everyone)
CCIS
1430
 
 
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session #7: Virus Evolution and Ecology
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Curtis Suttle University of British Columbia
Session Chair: Zabrina Brumme - Professor, Simon Fraser University
Speaker: Dr. Samira Mubareka - Clinician-scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute/University of Toronto
Abstract Presenter: Asma Sultana - PhD student, University of Manitoba
Abstract Presenter: Cody Collis - Graduate Student, University of Waterloo
Abstract Presenter: Jan Felix Finke - Postdoctoral Fellow, Hakai Institute & University of British Columbia
Abstract Presenter: Prof Dongyan Niu - Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Coffee Break
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Foyer
 
 
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Session #8: Putting Viruses to Work
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
1430
Session Chair: Dr. Doug Mahoney University of Calgary
Session Chair: Dr. Maya Shmulevitz - Associate Professor, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Shae Komant - Graduate Student, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Msc Annie Nguyen - graduate student, University of Calgary
Speaker: Prof Zeinab Hosseinidoust - Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Speaker: Prof. Laura Evgin - Assistant Professor / Scientist, University of British Columbia/ Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks, Prizes & Recognition
CCIS
1430
 
 
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group Drone Photo
University of Alberta
Quad Lawn
 

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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Poster Removal
Lister Conference Centre
Maple Leaf Room
 
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Shuttles to Banquet
Lister Conference Centre
Front Entrance
 
 
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
CSV Carnival - Closing Banquet
Fort Edmonton Park
Midway
 

Shuttles will depart Lister Conference Centre starting at 5:45pm and run every 15 minutes until 7:00pm. We encourage you to get on an early shuttle to ensure you have a seat. 

Dinner and 2 drink tickets are included (tickets are inside name badge). 
All purchased drinks will require CASH. No credit cards will be accepted at the Carnival. 

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Shuttles Looping Back