28th Annual Infectious Diseases Research Day / 15th Annual Canadian Center for Vaccinology Symposium 

This full-day event showcases the important work undertaken by researchers associated with the Canadian Center for Vaccinology and the Divisions of Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre and Nova Scotia Health. Faculty, researchers, trainees, and members of the community are all invited to take part in this educational event.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided fofr attendees. Those unable to attend in person are welcome to register as a remote attendee and will be given access to the day's lectures via live feed.

Both in person and remote registration will be limited, so please be sure to register early.

8:00 – 9:00am            TJ Marrie Lecture : Dr. Samira Mubareka, Emerging zoonoses at the human-wildlife nexus

9:20 – 9:30am             Welcome and opening remarks
                                                                    
9:30am – 12:35pm     Oral Presentations

12:35 – 1:00pm          Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00pm             Poster Presentations: (concurrent sessions)

2:00 – 3:00pm             Presentation

3:00 – 3:15pm            Break

3:15 – 3:45pm            Presentation: Dr. Joanne Langley, Childhood immunization programs during the COVID-19 pandemic: Collateral damage and the work ahead

 3:45 – 4:15pm           Presentation: Dr. Kyle Wilby, PrEP: Implementation of a community pharmacist presecribing service for PrEP in Nova Scotia

4:15 – 4:30pm             Awards ceremony and closing