Tentative Topics

  • Human Health (disease and AMR)
  • Computational approaches (new tools or assessment of tools)
  • Integrating Omic Technologies (non-genomic approaches,
    and/or combining metabolomics/transcriptomics, etc.)
  • Environmental Interactions (ocean, soil, plastics, etc.)
  • Host-associations
  • Viral and Eukaryotic communities
  • Putting Microbes to work
  • Ecological Modelling
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Confirmed Speakers

Sean Gibbons, PhD Institute for Systems Biology Seattle, Washington
Isabelle Laforest-Lapointe, PhD Université de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke, Quebec
Deanna Gibson, PhD University of British Columbia Kelowna, British Columbia
Leila J. Hamdan, Ph.D University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Venue and Travel

  • Come take in the ocean air, sweeping coastal views, and experience the mysteries of Oak Island!
  • Microbiome ANCHOR is being held at Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre, - 36 Treasure Dr, Western Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada (Map) .
  • Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is approximately 100km (~1 hr) from Halifax Stanfield International Airport Travel.
  • You may rent a car or take a taxi to Oak Island Resort. For taxi service, we recommend On Time Flight Taxi Services. They accommodate up to 6 passengers, offer student discounts, and can be booked online in advance.
Oak Island Resort
Salty Dog Tours

Social and Recreation

  • After an inspiring day of talks, head to Three Sheets Bar + Social in the evening to continue networking and take in some live entertainment.
  • Interested in the mysteries of Oak Island? Boat tours are available here.
  • At the on-site marina you can access boat tours or rent a bike, paddle board, or kayak.
  • Oak Island Resort has multiple options for on-site recreation including an indoor pool, fitness room, tennis court, mini putt, and walking trials. Check out a full list of activities here
  • Just a short drive away are several great attractions.

Tentative Meeting Schedule

Evening of Sunday June 7th:
Hotel check-in and optional early conference check-in and networking at Three Sheets Bar & Social (on-site).

A detailed conference program will be posted online approximately 1 month before the conference.

TimeMonday, June 8th
07:00–09:00Check-in & Breakfast
09:00–10:30Intro & Keynote
10:30–11:00Break
11:00–12:30Session 1
12:30–14:00Lunch
14:00–15:30Session 2
15:30–16:00Break
16:00–16:30Flash Talks
16:30–18:30Poster Session
18:30–20:30Dinner
EveningSocial & Networking
TimeTuesday, June 9th
07:00–09:00Breakfast
09:00–10:30Session 3
10:30–11:00Break
11:00–12:30Session 4
12:30–14:00Lunch
14:00–15:30Free Time
15:30–16:00Break
16:00–16:30Flash Talks
16:30–18:30Poster Session
18:30–20:30Dinner
EveningSocial & Networking
TimeWednesday, June 10th
07:00–09:00Breakfast
09:00–10:30Session 5
10:30–11:00Break
11:00–12:30Session 6
12:30–14:00Lunch

Registration

Your registration fee includes:

  • 3 nights accommodation at Oak Island Resort (June 7-9)
  • Access to all conference proceedings:
    • Keynote presentation and all conference sessions (June 8-10)
    • Flash talks and poster sessions (June 8-9)
  • Meals include breakfast (June 8-10), lunch (June 8-10), dinner (June 8-9) and snacks (June 8-10).
  • Evening networking at Three Sheets Bar & Social (June 7, 8, and 9)
  • Use of Oak Island recreation facilities

Important Dates

  • Early-bird registration – until March 31st: $1450
  • Regular registration April 1st – May 15th: $1650
  • Abstracts due March 31, 2026

Registration opens early 2026

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Contact us at:

info@microbiome-anchor.ca

Organized by the Langille Lab and the Integrated Microbiome Resource (IMR) at Dalhousie University.