Microbes in conflict: Phages, Pathogens, Antibiotics and the Human Microbiota

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Date 04.06.2026
Hour 10:0012:00
Speaker 10:00 - Simon Yersin (Vonaesch lab), University of Lausanne
Metagenomic Insights into the Human Gastrointestinal Microbiome and its Role in Childhood Undernutrition.

10:25 – Prof. Eric Nelson, University of Florida
Impact of phage and antibiotics on cholera severity, pathogen evolution and diagnostic performance. (aka “What I wish I had known before starting a cholera clinical trial”).

10:50 - 11:00 – Leg stretcher

11:00 - Prof. Daniel Leung, University of Utah
Mapping the human IgG response against commensals and phage.

11:25 - Prof. Andrew Azman, University of Geneva
Understanding transmission and control of endemic cholera through the Uvira Cholera Research Program.
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Category Conferences - Seminars
Event Language English

Mini-symposium on
Microbes in conflict: Phages, Pathogens, Antibiotics and the Human Microbiota

Date: June 4th 2026, 10am- 12pm at EPFL in room AI 1153
Host: Prof. Melanie Blokesch

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  • General public
  • Free

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  • Prof. Melanie Blokesch

Tags

Microbiota bacteria pathogens phages antibiotics

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