Conference Description
The Microbiology of the Built Environment GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The Microbiology of the Built Environment GRC will focus on microbes inhabiting air, surfaces, and water associated with various built environments and their consequences to human health, environmental health, and infrastructure functionality and resilience.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 22, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Establishing the Boundaries: Microbes in Space and Extreme Environments
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MoBE and Engineering Design
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Factors Shaping Microbiomes in Built Environments
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Built Environments
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Relating MoBE and Human Health
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Drinking Water Associated Pathogens in Built Environments
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Methods for Monitoring Microbes in Built Evironments
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Viruses in the Built Environment
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Food Surfaces and Disinfection in Built Environments
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The GRC Power Hourâ„¢
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