After a discussion with the Microbiology Graduate Student Group (MGSG) at UMass, the following changes will be made to PVMS: 1. PVMS will not occur in 2025 due to lack of available leadership. 2. PVMS will occur in 2026 as we have at least two… Continue Reading
PVMS 2024 thanks all of our sponsors! This event would not be possible without you! If you are interested in sponsoring the symposium in future years please contact us at valleymicrobes@umass.edu.
Vicki Jeffers, University of New Hampshire Dr. Vicki Jeffers’ lab studies mechanisms of epigenetic and transcriptional regulation in the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Her lab uses genomics, proteomics, molecular and cellular biology approaches to understand how this eukaryotic pathogen controls… Continue Reading
The Pioneer Valley Microbiology Symposium organizing committee is happy to announce PVMS 2024! PVMS 2024 will happen on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. The fee for attending is $25 for students and $35 for faculty/staff/postdocs. Interested participants may now register and… Continue Reading
We are pleased to share with you the Schedule for PVMS 2023! Please take a moment to visit the schedule and discover the impressive and varied collection of microbial presentations on March 25th. Additionally, don’t forget to explore the Program… Continue Reading
PVMS has postponed and rescheduled the event to take place on March 25th. We look forward to meeting everyone on this new date Stay tuned for the event schedule and more updates on the website. Feel free to reach out… Continue Reading
Due to the snow storm warning, PVMS has been postponed. We are considering March 25th as the new date of our symposium, but we will update you again once the date is finalized. Our top priority is to ensure the… Continue Reading
Oscar Vargas-Rodriguez, UConn Health Dr. Vargas-Rodriguez’s lab studies the interaction between bacterial pathogens and their infected host, particularly by investigating the role of translation factors, aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (aaRS), during infection as putative targets for therapeutics. Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn, UMass Lowell Dr.… Continue Reading
Abstract submissions have been extended to February 3rd. In addition, registration deadline is February 15th. Stay tuned for more updates on the website and follow us on Twitter @valleymicrobes! Links: Registration: https://general-umass.nbsstore.net/pioneer-valley-microbiology-symposium Abstract: https://forms.gle/n47xokZFCNuLp9Sx6