Microbiome Symposium
Friday, March 27, 2026 | Corcoran Heights Room| Register to Attend
About the Symposium
Boston College (BC) Microbiome Symposium aims to bring together researchers, scholars, and practitioners interested in the field of microbiome. The event is on Friday, March 27, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. The event is organized by BC research labs across different schools and departments (Nursing, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology). Trainee participation at all levels and from different disciplines is encouraged, and opportunities for oral and poster presentations are offered. To register for the event and submit an abstract, please visit the Google Form.
The abstract submission deadline is March 10.
Shelly A. Buffington
Baylor College of Medicine
Shelly A. Buffington
Baylor College of Medicine
Talk title: "Therapeutic targeting of the gut microbiome in mouse models for and children with autism"
Kazuki Nagashima
Harvard University
Kazuki Nagashima
Harvard University
Talk title: “Mapping the T cell repertoire to a model system of the human gut microbiome”
Fatima Hussain
Tufts University
Fatima Hussain
Tufts University
Talk title: “Ecology and evolution of the vaginal microbiome”
Friday, March 27, 2026 - Corcoran Heights Room | |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration |
| 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Invited Speaker: Dr. Shelly A. Buffington “Therapeutic targeting of the gut microbiome in mouse models for and children with autism” |
| 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Career Panel for Undergrad Researchers |
| 11:30 - 12:00 PM | Trainee Data Blitz |
| 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Invited Speaker: Dr. Kazuki Nagashima “Mapping the T cell repertoire to a model system of the human gut microbiome” |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Trainee Data Blitz |
| 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:30 - 4:15 PM | Invited speaker: Dr. Fatima Hussain “Ecology and evolution of the vaginal microbiome” |
| 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Trainee Data Blitz |
| 4:45 - 6:15 PM | Poster Session & Reception |
Campus Map and Parking
The event will be held in the Heights Function Room located in Corcoran Commons on the Chestnut Hill campus of Boston College.
Visitor parking is available at the nearby Commonwealth Avenue Garage.
We encourage the use of public transportation. Boston College is accessible via MBTA B Line - Boston College.