Pre-symposium Events

Below is a schedule of all the events associated with the MAC-EPID symposium. Most are by invitation only with the exception of Journal Club. These events are a fun way to foster connections among those involved so please take advantage if you receive an invitation.

JOURNAL CLUB (open to university personnel)

Journal Club is an opportunity for all interested students, faculty, and staff to discuss papers suggested by the guest speakers prior to the symposium. There are usually 3-4 meetings leading up to the symposium.

To sign up for the journal club emails search for "Journal Club-MicroEcoWs" on MCommunity and click "Join Group" or email Anna Cronenwett (weaverd@umich.edu).

​THURSDAY (by invitation only)

8-12pm Individual meetings with guest speakers

12-1:00 Student lunch with guest speakers

1:30-5pm Workshop (U-M current projects)

• • • • Lixin Zhang (Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University.)

      • Krista Wigginton (Associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering.)

      • Luis Zaman (Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan.)

5-6pm Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres for Workshop participants.

6:00-9 Dinner for Workshop participants.

​FRIDAY (open to the public)

The Symposium Webpage has the current schedule.

Coffee hour following the lectures.