2nd Copenhagen Gut Microbiome Symposium

Welcome to the second Copenhagen Gut Microbiome symposium, which will feature talks from leading microbiome researchers, poster sessions, and networking with drinks and snacks to close the symposium.

Join us for an inspiring day where we delve into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome and its profound impact on health and disease. 

Preliminary program

8:30-9:00
Arrival, setting up posters, and coffee

9:00-9:15 Welcome

9:15-10:00
Keynote #1: “Microbiome as a therapeutic target for neurodevelopmental disorders”, Assoc. Professor Rochellys Diaz Heijtz (Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Sweden)

10:00-10:30
CPH Gut Microbiome Hub speaker #1: “Title TBA”, Professor Karsten Kristiansen (Genome Research and Molecular Biomedicine, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark)

10:30-11:30
Poster session #1 with coffee

11:30-12:30
Short talks #1 (4x 10+5 minute talks selected from submitted abstracts)

12:30-13:30 Lunch

13:30-14:15
Keynote #2: “Diet-microbe-host interaction in early life: discovery of novel microbial therapies”, Professor Christopher Stewart (Translational and Clinical Research Institute Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK)

14:15-14:45
CPH Gut Microbiome Hub speaker #2: “Title TBA”, Postdoc Ulrika Boulund (Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark)

14:45-16:00
Poster session #2 with coffee

16:00-17:00
Short talks #2 (4x 10+5 minute talks selected from submitted abstracts)

17:00-18:00
Networking, poster revisits, snacks, and drinks

Registration

Participation is free, but please register here. (max 400)
Registration deadline 13 October 2024.

Abstract

Download Abstract Template & Guidelines (Word) 
Abstract deadline 13 October 2024.
Be aware that abstract submission can be completed at a later stage than registration for the symposium. In that case, when you register choose “none” in the abstract submission dropdown menu.

Venue

Einar Lundsgaard auditoriet, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N See map

Contact

Copenhagen Gut Microbiome Hub, cphgut@ku.dk