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Join us for 2.5 days of intense networking, unpublished research and translational case studies.
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!
What's New for 2018
Microbial dark matter: Culturing the unculturable
• Exploring methods and protocols to cultivate the unculturable or low abundance bacteria to provide a better understanding of microbial communities and functions
Functional microbiome studies: beyond sequencing
• Accelerating drug development through metabolomics & multiomics approaches to identify novel targets
• Investigating the metabolome to link the function of the microbiome in health
Reliable Models
• Moving beyond germ-free mice – exploring the ‘gut microbiome on a chip’
Bioinformatics & negative data
• Understand the challenges of working with the vast volumes of biological data
• Recognise how to encourage bioinformatics development to accelerate research
View Video from European Microbiome Congress 2016
The Speakers
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.
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.
Eran Segal
Prof Jeroen Raes
Prof. Jeroen Raes (m) is associate professor at KU Leuven since 2013 and VIB group leader since 2009. His group currently consists of 16 scientists, with expertise in bioinformatics, systems biology, clinical research and microbiology. He has a substantial track record in microbiome research and has been pioneering the analysis and integration of meta-omics datasets (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, meta-metabolomics) with environmental, clinical, host omics and dietary data.
Wendy Russell
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.
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.
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
What You Can Expect From The 2018 Congress:
- 250+ 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
Agenda to be Announced: Download 2017 Agenda
Conference Packages
Sending Your Team? Group Discounts Available!
Applicable for Primary Market, Service Provider and Industry Rates Only. Not available for Academic or ‘Start-Up’ rates
Book a Team of 3+ - Save an Additional 10% Off
Book a Team of 5+ - Save an Additional 15% Off
If you would like to register a team of 3 or more, please email [email protected] for your discount coupon code before registering. PLEASE NOTE: Discounts cannot be combined with Early Bird Pricing or any other discount or offer. If you have any questions about your registration, please call us on +44 (0)20 3696 2920
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.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM
Rising Star Travel Grant
£200 Travel Grants are available for FIVE young researchers (defined as having completed their PhD within the last 5 years). To be considered for one of the Rising Star Travel Grants, you must submit an abstract before 31st October 2018.
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Commercialisation Surgery
Attendees are invited to pose questions and seek advice from a panel of industry leaders who have been through the commercialisation process.
Innovation Stage
Academics and early stage start-ups are invited to present innovations that they are looking to commercialise. Whether you are looking for investment or just want an expert’s opinion on the next steps in your commercialisation journey, this platform will be valuable for you. This platform allows FOUR presenters to share as much or as little information around their innovation as they feel comfortable, and receive tips and advice from a panel of expert investors, consultants, pharmaceutical companies, lawyers and successful start-ups, as well as input from the audience.
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Book a Team to Save More!
Industry Rates Only: Team discounts cannot be combined with any other discount or offer
Book a Team of 3+ - Save an Additional 10% Off
Book a Team of 5+ - Save an Additional 15% Off
Payment Terms for the the Microbiome Conference:
- Please note that a £49 processing fee will apply to any invoices requested.
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