2018 Winter Mid-Atlantic Microbiome Meet-up (M3)

We are happy to announce that the next Mid-Atlantic Microbiome Meet-up will take place on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at the University of Maryland, College Park (Adele H. Stamp Student Union). This Winter M3 will focus on Biodefense and Pathogen Detection. The registration website is now online at: https://www.regonline.com/wm3

Winter M3 final agenda

Conference venue and dates:

  • Winter M3:   Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 (8am to 7:30pm, Colony Ballroom, STAMP, University of Maryland College Park)
  • Conference Dinner:  Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 (7:30pm to 9:30pm, Adele’s, STAMP, University of Maryland College Park)
  • Directions: STAMP
  • Parking: Union Lane Garage (complimentary all-day parking)

How to register for the 2018 Winter M3 event:

  • Website: https://www.regonline.com/wm3
  • Registration fee (includes breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks, and conference materials): $50
  • Dinner ticket: $50
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 27th, 2017.
  • Late Registration Deadline: Friday, January 5th, 2018.

Call for Abstracts (Short talks and Poster presentations):

  • Abstract submission open: Monday, October 30th, 2017
  • Abstract submission deadline: Friday, December 8th, 2017
  • Author notification: Sunday, December 16th, 2017
  • Abstract submission website:  https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=m3

Post-meeting report

Meisel, J.S., Nasko, D.J., Brubach, B. et al. Current progress and future opportunities in applications of bioinformatics for biodefense and pathogen detection: report from the Winter Mid-Atlantic Microbiome Meet-up, College Park, MD, January 10, 2018. Microbiome 6, 197 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-018-0582-5