One-Page Agenda
3:30 PM
Registration Open
 
 
 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Remarks
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
 
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Keynote Presentation: Using Systems Approaches to Understand Infectious Diseases
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Speaker: Nevan Krogan


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5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Trainee & Keynote Meet & Greet
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Speaker: Nevan Krogan
 
5:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception
GD50 Atrium - D Wing
 
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
David Cooper - Professor, Acting Vice-Dean, Research, University of Saskatchewan
 
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 1: Emerging Viruses
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Angela Rasmussen - Research Scientist/Adjunct Professor, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/University of Saskatchewan
Session Chair: Mariana Baz - Associate Professor, Universite Laval
Speaker: Ryan Noyce - Assistant Professor, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Kaushal Baid - Postdoctoral researcher, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Calvin Ezeanyaegbu - Graduate student, Memorial University
Abstract Presenter: Yannick Galipeau - PhD student, University of Ottawa
Abstract Presenter: Natacha Ogando - Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Olus Uyar - Postdoc, Institut national de la recherche scientifique


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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre Foyer - E-Wing
 
 
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2: Fundamental Virology
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Marceline Cote - Associate Professor, University of Ottawa
Session Chair: Laurent Chatel-Chaix - Associate Professor, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
Speaker: Trushar Patel - Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor, University of Lethbridge
Abstract Presenter: Juliette Bougon - Postdoctoral Fellow, Dalhousie University
Abstract Presenter: Redaet Daniel - PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa
Abstract Presenter: Justine Kniert - Graduate Student, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Breanna Landry - Graduate Student, University of British Columbia
Abstract Presenter: Rory Mulloy - PhD student, University of Calgary
Abstract Presenter: Megha Rohamare - Student, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Kathryn Rozen-Gagnon - Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Abstract Presenter: Nazia Yasin Thakur - PhD Student, The Pirbright Institute

 
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch for Tour Participants
GD50 Atrium - D Wing
 
 
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
GD50 Atrium - D Wing
 
 
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
VIDO Tour (Sold Out)
 
 

Registration required.

CLS Tour (Sold Out)
 
 

Registration required.

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3A: Virus-Host Interactions
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Kathryn Rozen-Gagnon - Principal Investigator, University of Toronto
Session Chair: Joyce Wilson - Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Speaker: Selena Sagan - Professor, University of British Columbia
Abstract Presenter: Cassandra Edgar - Graduate Student, Western University
Abstract Presenter: Mariel Kleer - PhD Student, University of Calgary
Abstract Presenter: Yuhang Luo - PhD candidate, MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Abstract Presenter: Michael Norris - Assistant Professor, University of Toronto


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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CIHR Update & ECR Presentation
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Speaker: Maria Tokuyama - Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
Speaker: Qian Liu - Assistant professor, McGill University
 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free Time
 
 
 
5:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Drop-in Dinner
Louis On Campus
 

Drop in anytime between 5:00pm - 7:00pm for dinner & cash bar.

Louis Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RZk3DgHnXg58g6pC9

Trainee Networking Dinner
High Up Above Ballroom 9th floor - Holiday Inn
 

9th floor - Holiday Inn 

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7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
CSV President's Keynote: SARS-CoV-2 infection in human primary and stem cell derived cells: biology and antivirals
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Speaker: Kanta Subbarao - Professor, University of Melbourne
 
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Trainee & Keynote Meet & Greet
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Speaker: Kanta Subbarao - Professor, University of Melbourne
 
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Poster Reception
GD50 Atrium - D Wing
 
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Gillian Muir - Professor and Dean, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
 
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 3B: Virus-Host Interactions
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Kathryn Rozen-Gagnon - Principal Investigator, University of Toronto
Session Chair: Joyce Wilson - Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Nicholas Denniston - Graduate Student, Queens University
Abstract Presenter: Juveriya Qamar Khan - Graduate Student, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Roger Lippé - Principal Investigator, University of Montreal
Abstract Presenter: Jonathan Owen - PhD Student, Emory University
Abstract Presenter: Eric Pringle - Postdoctoral Fellow, Dalhousie Universitiy


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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 4: Virus Evolution
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Finlay Maguire - Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University
Session Chair: Jeff Joy - Professor/Senior Scientist, University of British Columbia/BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Speaker: Francois Cholette - Biologist, Public Health Agency of Canada
Abstract Presenter: Sophie Gobeil - Assistant professor, Université Laval
Abstract Presenter: Stephen Lee - Graduate Student, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Candice Lemaille - Master's Student, University of Manitoba


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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre Foyer - E-Wing
 
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 5: One Health
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Samira Mubareka - Clinician-scientist, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Session Chair: Katharine Magor - Professor, University of Alberta
Speaker: Arinjay Banerjee - Prinicpal Scientist, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Giulia Gallo - Postdoctoral Fellow, The Pirbright Institute
Abstract Presenter: Victoria Gonzalez - PhD Student, Vaccine Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Jordan Wight - Research Scientist / Post-doctoral Fellow, Public Health Agency of Canada / Memorial University of Newfoundland


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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch & Poster Session
GD50 Atrium - D Wing
 
 
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EDI Presentation
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Mariya Goncheva - Assistant Professor, University of Victoria
Speaker: Lawrence Goodridge - Professor and Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph
 
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Session 6: Vaccines & Antivirals
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Alyson Kelvin - Scientist, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization International Vaccine Centre
Session Chair: Matthias Gotte - Professor, University of Alberta
Speaker: Andrés Finzi - Professor, Université de Montréal and researcher at the Centre de Recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM)
Abstract Presenter: Melanie Goens - Graduate Student, University of Guelph
Abstract Presenter: Wenguang Cao - Lab Biologist, National Microbiology Laboratory, PHAC
Abstract Presenter: Stephanie DeWitte-Orr - Associate Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Abstract Presenter: Corby Fink - Postdoctoral Fellow, Robarts Research Institute, Western University
Abstract Presenter: Josh Wu - Defence Sceintist, Defence Research and Development Canada


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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free Time
 
 
 
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
VIDO Tour (Sold Out)
 
 

Registration required.

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Banquet
Remai Modern Museum
 

Shuttles departing from the Holiday Inn beginning at 6:00pm - 6:45pm. 

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks from Baljit Singh
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Baljit Singh - Vice-President Research, University of Saskatchewan
 
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 7: Putting Viruses to Work
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Sarah Wootton - Associate Professor, University of Guelph
Session Chair: Maya Shmulevitz - Prinicipal Investigator, University of Alberta
Speaker: Sam Workenhe - Assistant Professor, University of Guelph
Abstract Presenter: Tommy Alain - Senior Scientist, Associate Professor, CHEO RI, uOTTAWA
Abstract Presenter: Amy Gillgrass - Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Abstract Presenter: Aida Said - PhD student, University of Ottawa
Abstract Presenter: Suzy (Jun Li) Wang - Graduate Student, University of Alberta


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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre Foyer - E-Wing
 
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 8: Veterinary Viruses
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
Session Chair: Suresh Tikoo - Professor/Senior Scientist, School of Public Health/VIDO, University of Saskatchewan
Session Chair: Qiang Liu - Senior Scientist, University of Saskatchewan
Session Chair: Frank van der Meer - Professor, University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine
Abstract Presenter: Ulises Barron - PhD Student, University of Saskatchewan/ VIDO-Intervac
Abstract Presenter: Mirzabek Kazbekov - Graduate Student, University of Alberta
Abstract Presenter: Ayumi Matsuyama - Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract Presenter: Rita Maria Quintela Tizon - PhD student, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) / University of Saskatchewan
HPAI Update: Jeff Joy - Professor/Senior Scientist, University of British Columbia/BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
HPAI Update: Samira Mubareka - Microbiologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
HPAI Update: Matthew Miller - Executive Director, M.G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University
HPAI Update: Frank van der Meer - Professor, University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine
HPAI Update: Yan Zhou - Principal Scientist, VIDO


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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre Foyer - E-Wing
 
 
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
CSV Business Meeting
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
 
 
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Rapid-Fire Trainee Presentations
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
 

The top 10 poster presentations will be invited to give a 3 minute oral presentation during this session. 

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
CSV Awards
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Leslie & Irene Dubé Lecture Theatre (1150) - E-Wing