Why Attend
The Annual European Microbiome Congress has become a trusted learning and networking platform for leading academics, practicing clinicians, pharmaceutical and nutrition companies, biotech entrepreneurs and investors, government and regulatory bodies and industry leaders who require insight into the latest microbiome research, clinical trials and multi-disciplinary collaborations.
Join us for 2.5 days of intense networking, unpublished research and translational case studies. On the13th we have a pre-conference workshop day and the 14th-15th is the main conference.
In addition to the open networking available, our ‘MEETING MOJO’ platform allows you to create a bespoke meeting schedule, promoting productive collaboration; and if you are looking to highlight your recent work to the wider microbiome community, the dedicated poster session is a great way to get your research noticed and further involve yourself with the congress!
World Class Speaker faculty will provide key take-aways on how to implement their methods on the following areas:
-Multi-omics analysis
-Illucidating mechanisms & networks
-Systems biology approaches
What's New for 2018
Functional microbiome studies: beyond sequencing
Accelerate drug development through metabolomics & multi-omics approaches to identify novel targets
Microbial dark matter: Culturing the unculturable
Explore the methods and protocols being developed to cultivate unculturable or low abundance bacteria to provide a fuller understanding of microbial communities and networks
Bioinformatics 101
Recognise how to integrate bioinformatics into study design to maximise on research outputs
Early Life Microbiome
Determine the influence of the infant and maternal microbiomes on immune development and health outcomes
View Video from European Microbiome Congress 2016
The Speakers
Rose Szabady
Eran Segal
William Wade
Magali Cordaillat-Simmons
Dr. Magali Cordaillat-Simmons earned her Ph. D. in 2005 at the Université Paris V René Descartes, France, in Cardiovascular Pharmacology where she studied the impact of high sodium intake on cardiac, vascular, and renal alterations.
She then had the opportunity to work as a research Associate at the University of Virginia, VA, USA, under the guidance of Pr. Ariel Gomez in the pediatrics department where she studied the influence of epigenetics on renin expression.
Amrita Ahluwalia
Jean de Gunzburg
Cheryl Zimberlin
Wendy Russell
Lars Engstrand
Aletta Kraneveld
Aletta Kraneveld studied Pharmacy at the schools of Pharmacy at University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University. As a junior researcher she worked at the department of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology of Glaxo Group Research in the UK (1990-1991). She obtained her PhD at the department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Utrecht University (1994) after which she did an internship at the department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School Boston MA, USA (PI Steve Galli). As a post doc she continued her research as immune-pharmacologist in Utrecht.
Sarah Hemmasi
Dirk Krueger
Marcus Claesson
Maria Vehreschild
Shahram Lavasani
Ariel Cohen
Dr. Ariel Cohen is Director of Business Development and Alliances at BiomX, a microbiome drug discovery company. Prior to his role in BiomX, Dr. Cohen co-founded two biotech companies: OnTimeBio (Diagnostics) and Ensof Biosystems (Target discovery) and managed development of three academic discoveries to drug development companies. Dr. Cohen held business development roles at Integra Holdings, Yissum (Hebrew University’s Tech Transfer Office), and Aurum Ventures MKI. Prior to that Dr. Cohen served as Senior Project Manager at Evogene (NYSE:EVGN) an agriculture biotechnology company. Dr.
Silke Heinzmann
Mel Greaves
Professor Jeroen Raes
Jeroen Raes is group leader of the Bioinformatics and (eco-)Systems Biology (BSB) research group at VIB in Brussels. He has an extensive track record in meta-omics and microbiome research.
Paul Wilmes
Sue Llewellyn
Dr. Henrik Bjørn Nielsen
Stefan Jennewein
Dr. Stefan Jennewein studied Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Organic Chemistry at the Universities of Sussex (Brighton, UK), Zurich (CH), Tübingen (D) and Cambridge (UK), and at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (Munich, D), where he obtained a PhD. He also gained practical experience through his work at Washington State University (Pullman, USA), the company DSM N.V. (Delft, NL), the Technical University of Darmstadt (D), and the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (Aachen, D) as the Head of the Department of Industrial Biotechnology. Dr.
Dr Lesley Hoyles
Marcus De Goffau
Adrien Nivoliez
Dr Andrew Page
Ana Valdes
Dr. Ruairi C. Robertson
Esther Jiminez
Christian Roghi
Lihi Segal
Massimo Alfano
Mark Blackwell
Soren Thompson
2018 Sponsors
Zymo Research
Website: http://www.zymoresearch.com
Zymo Research is historically recognized for its innovation of high quality nucleic acid purification technologies. Under the branding DNA Purification Made Simple™ and RNA Purification Made Simple™, our technologies are pushing the limits of what is possible with nucleic acid isolation. As The Epigenetics Company™, Zymo Research has also received much attention for its rapidly expanding portfolio of epigenetics products and services. It is our objective to develop and provide the most comprehensive set of tools for DNA, RNA, and epigenetic research and analysis available today. Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications from researchers around the world feature our technologies. Through innovation, our scientists have made streamlined DNA methylation detection possible, pioneered the micro-elution column for DNA and RNA purification, developed the simplest and the most sophisticated methods for high-quality plasmid DNA purification, and patented the first RNA purification directly from Trizol® without phase separation among many other leading technologies in the industry.
At Zymo Research, we are committed to quality and guarantee that all of our products and service will meet and exceed your expectations. Our products are constantly evaluated by scientists like you to help ensure their reliability and the highest standard of quality.
Diversigen
Website: https://diversigen.com/
Diversigen provides metagenomic services and data analysis for solutions that improve health, the environment, agriculture, and oil and gas production worldwide.
ProDigest
Website: http://www.prodigest.eu
ProDigest is a product leader in the development of unique laboratory models of the human and animal gastrointestinal tract (Simulator of the Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem – SHIME®). Complementary to in vivo studies, these models allow to obtain unique insight in gut processes associated to the intestinal fate, metabolism and bioavailability of actives and to study the complete gut microbiota under controlled conditions and its link with human and animal health. ProDigest is globally active as a service provider for food and pharmaceutical companies and since 2014 also installs its technology in selected R&D facilities around the world.
Clinical Microbiomics
Website: http://www.clinical-microbiomics.com
Clinical Microbiomics is specialized in microbiome metagenomics and innovative bioinformatics concepts. We offer end-to-end microbiome research services for clinical and pre-clinical research including DNA-extraction, library preparation, sequencing and bioinformatics. Our proprietary bioinformatics platform provides our partners with leading capabilities to analyze and interpret microbiome metagenomics data.
With our pioneering Metagenomic Species Concept (MGS) and the most extensive collection of deep-sequenced human and mouse gut samples, we capture up to 80% of the microbiome diversity, which greatly supersedes normal reference-based methods. This provides our clients with a market-leading platform for studying the microbiome in relation to health, disease and treatment interventions. In addition, it allows for diverse applications, such as biomarker and drug target discovery, disease etiology investigation and subject stratification. With our range of advanced bioinformatics tools and experience in big data integration, we are able to move from association studies to mechanistic insights on microbiome metabolism and dynamics.
Biose Industrie
Website: https://www.biose.com/en/cdmo/
Biose Industrie is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), specialised in Live Biotherapeutic Products. Founded in 1951, Biose Industrie has more than 65 years of experience in the development and production of live bacteria based drugs. Company offers lab development specialised in microbiology (anaerobic, aerobic, GMO strains) and is Drug GMP certified for the manufacturing of API (From 300L to 3 500L), clinical batches and commercial drug products (capsules in blisters or pills, sachets).
Jennewein
Website: http://jennewein-biotech.de/
Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH is a leading company specializing in the production of rare functional monosaccharides.and oligosaccharides for nutritional, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and medical applications. The company produces rare monosaccharides such as L-Fucose and Sialic Acid. It also manufactures an extensive portfolio of HMO’s such as 2‘-Fucosyllactose, 3‘-Fucosyllactose, Lacto-N-tetraose, Lacto-N-neotetraose and acidic HMO’s like 3‘-Sialyllactose and 6‘-Sialyllactose. Jennewein’s human milk oligosaccharides are produced using the latest fermentation technology.This manufacturing process is based on scientific research and ensures a high quality and safety of the product; the oligosaccharides produced in that way are structurally and functionally identical to natural HMO’s. The process can be conducted at reasonable production cost, so that for the first time an HMO can be synthesized in such large amounts that it can be used as supplement in infant food and other food products as for example medical nutrition products or food supplements.Other possible applications are in milk drinks, juices or cereal bars. In the field of R&D the company cooperates with leading German universities and research institutes. Jennewein received in 2015 approval in the US (GRAS) and in 2017 the novel food authorization for 2‘-Fucosyllactose in the European Union. The HMO‘s produced by Jennewein are approved for kosher and halal.The product is marketed under the brand-name Mum’s Sweet Secret.
Media Partners
Labiotech
Website: https://labiotech.eu/
Labiotech.eu is the leading digital media covering the European Biotech industry. Over 90,000 monthly visitors use it to keep an eye on the business and innovations in biotechnology. Hope you'll enjoy reading our stories!
Beneficial Microbes
Website: http://www.wageningenacademic.com/journals/bm/general-information
Beneficial Microbes is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with a specific area of focus: the promotion of the science of microbes beneficial to the health and wellbeing of man and animal. The journal contains original research papers and critical reviews in all areas dealing with beneficial microbes in both the small and large intestine, together with opinions, a calendar of forthcoming beneficial microbes-related events and book reviews. The journal takes a multidisciplinary approach and focuses on a broad spectrum of issues, including safety aspects of pro- & prebiotics, regulatory aspects, mechanisms of action, health benefits for the host, optimal production processes, screening methods, (meta)genomics, proteomics and metabolomics, host and bacterial physiology, application, and role in health and disease in man and animal. Beneficial Microbes is intended to serve the needs of researchers and professionals from the scientific community and industry, as well as those of policy makers and regulators
Drug Target Review
Website: https://www.drugtargetreview.com/
From the industry experts and publishing team behind European Pharmaceutical Review, Drug Target Review provides a voice for the drug discovery industry, promoting the latest research and developments, funding projects, and cutting-edge technological developments.
Drug Target Review’s quarterly magazine, website and annual events programme provides high quality content with peer-written articles that are submitted exclusively by the world’s most respected scientists in their field. 90% of our readers would recommend Drug Target Review to a friend or colleague.
Medicon Valley Alliance
Website: http://www.mva.org
Medicon Valley Alliance (MVA) is a non-profit membership organization in the Danish-Swedish life science cluster Medicon Valley, which is a part of Greater Copenhagen. The +250 members, who together employ approximately 140.000 people, represents the region’s triple helix and include universities, hospitals, human life science business, regional governments and service providers.
Medicon valley Alliance hosts, launches and drive meetings, working groups, seminars, conferences and projects, that strengthen the collaboration, networking and knowledge-sharing in the regions life science community, create critical mass and help realizing the full potential of Medicon Valley.
pharmaphorum
Website: http://pharmaphorum.com
pharmaphorum is a content and communications company offering a unique hybrid of publisher and agency working in pharma and healthcare.
pharmaphorum.com is our own independent flagship publication. It serves over 3 million unique users annually and its news and information is widely recognised as a leading source of thought leadership and strategic content for pharmaceutical professionals all over the world.
Our innovative digital magazine Deep Dive provides cutting edge insight on pharma industry trends to an audience of 100K per issue.
Rapidmicrobiology
Website: http://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/
rapidmicrobiology.com is a well-established on-line resource for microbiologists worldwide, find the right products for your microbiology lab using our specially designed search functions.
Keep up-to-date with the latest microbiology news by getting our free weekly newsletter which includes updates on products, services, webinars, training courses and conferences.
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Far from the typical ‘meet-and-greet’ exhibition experience, you – as a sponsor or exhibitor – will be positioned as a partner of the event with a focus on the benefits of your product and brand, rather than just a name on an exhibition list.
With our extensive marketing experience and strategy, your partnership with the conference will grant you a sponsorship package that is an extension and enhancement of your current marketing and branding efforts.
CONTACT US: Ask us about the different ways you can get involved.
Contact our sponsorship team to find out more about each package by emailing [email protected] or by calling: +44 (0)20 3696 2920.
The Agenda
Please do download the agenda to find out more information about the Summit including the main topics of discussion for the two days and our full lineup of speakers.
What You Can Expect From The 2018 Congress:
- 200+ Academic and Industry Leaders Onsite
- 40+ Thought Leaders on the Speaker Faculty
- 50:50 Ratio of Academics-Industry
- 19 One-on-One Private Meetings per Attendee
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Venue
ILEC Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Rd, Fulham, London SW6 1UD
Based in the heart of West London and only a short ride away from London greatest landmarks, the venue is an ideal location for UK and overseas visitors.
The ILEC and Ibis London is based in the heart of West London and only a short ride away from London greatest landmarks, the venue is an ideal location for UK and overseas visitors.
Bedroom rate: £90 including VAT and breakfast, single occupancy.
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Conference Packages
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Poster Presentation Submission
If you are looking to highlight your recent work to the wider microbiome community, the dedicated poster session is a great way to get your research noticed and further involve yourself with the congress. In order to present a poster, you need to be registered as a delegate. Poster space is assigned on a first come, first served basis. Your presentation will be displayed in a dedicated poster area, while presentation sessions will take place both in the breaks and alongside sessions at prescheduled times.
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