Symposium Microbiome: From Benchtop to Bedside

We are excited to announce the third edition of the International Symposium ‘Microbiome: From Benchtop to Bedside,’ which will take place on November 26th at the KAVA Congrescentrum in Antwerp, Belgium.

This symposium aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, and industrial partners to catalyze the translation of novel scientific insights in the microbiome field into clinical applications. Building on the success of our 2022 and 2023 symposia, which hosted around 150 participants each year, we are continuing to expand our international reach with invited speakers and participants from around the world.

The symposium will feature sessions about Microbiome & General Health (1), Disease (2) and Applications and Regulations (3).

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details on the agenda and registration. We look forward to your participation in this pivotal event in the microbiome research community.

Warm wishes on behalf of the organizing committee,

Dr. Camille Allonsius

Prof. Dr. Thomas Demuyser

Dr. Ludovica Marinelli

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Preliminary Programme

• 08:30-9:00: Registration & coffee 

  
  

• 09:00-11:00 Morning Session Microbiome and general health

• 9:00-09:30: Current understanding of the development of infant microbiota - Prof. Kaija-Leena Kolho, University of Helsinki and HUS, Finland

• 9:30-10:00: Contact with microbiomes of green spaces as a pathway to immune health - Prof. Irina Spacova, University of Antwerp, Belgium 

• 10:00-10:30: The French Gut: Exploring the microbiota of the French population for a deeper understanding of the role of gut microbiota in health and disease - Dr. Chloé Connan, MetaGenoPoliS-INRAE Jouy-en-Josas, France

• 10:30-11:00: Discussion  - Panel Member: Prof. Nele Brusselaers

  
  

• 11:00-11:15: Best abstract presentation 1

• 11:15-11:30: Long read sequencing approaching for microbiome applications - Gerben Menschaert (OHMX.bio, Belgium)

• 11:30-12:30: Lunch & poster session  

• 12:30-14:30 Lunch Session Microbiome and disease

• 12:30-13:00: Gut microbes and eating behaviors - Prof. Amandine Everard, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium

• 13:00-13:30: Female genital tract microbiota: a key factor in assisted reproductive technology (ART)? - Prof. Shari Mackens, UZ Brussel / VUB, Belgium

• 13:30-14:00: Live Biotherapeutic Products and FMT-like Treatments for Recurrent CDI Compared to Conventional FMT: Current Status and Future Perspectives - Prof. Nicolas Benech, CHU Lyon, France

• 14:00-14:30: Discussion- Panel Member: Prof. Doris Vandeputte 

• 14:30-14:45 Best abstract presentation 2

• 14:45-15:15 Coffee 
  
  

• 15:15-17:15 Afternoon Session Microbiome applications and regulations

• 15:15-15:45: IPAEurope:2024 Regulatory Update on Probiotic Development: Navigating a Complex and Evolving Landscape - Rosanna Pecere (IPA Europe, Belgium)

• 15:45-16:15: Latest developments in the European regulatory framework for microbiome-based innovations – Dr. Céline Druart (Pharmabiotic Research Institute, Belgium)

• 16:15-16:45: Topically applied live lactobacilli to improve skin health – Dr. Ingmar Claes (Yun Probiotics, Belgium)

• 16:45-17:15: Discussion

• 17:15: Closing words

• 17:30-18:30: Reception & poster session

Practical information

• Date: 26th of November 2024, full day programme with networking reception
• Location: Kava Congrescentrum, Consciencestraat 41, 2018 Antwerpen
• Registration: Register here  registration is possible until the 12th of November
• Registration fee
  • Pre-doc: 75 euros incl. VAT
  • Post-doc, Academica, Hospital Staff Registration: 100 euros incl. VAT
  • Industry Registration: 200 euros incl. VAT
  • Online participant: 75 euros incl. VAT 
• Accreditation: will be requested

Contact

Do not hesitate to contact us via events@uza.be.