Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

2023 AMMI Canada-CACMID Annual Conference

2023 Conference Sponsors

We are very grateful for the support from our industry partners, and we are pleased to acknowledge that all of our sponsorship opportunities have been fulfilled. Please direct all future sponsorship inquiries to

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference provides an interactive venue where experts in the fields of diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and public health meet. The conference attracts attendees from across Canada and internationally.  

The conference will be in-person only at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto is a world-class city with great restaurants, cultural offerings in theatre, music and art, and many sports venues. 

The pre-meeting Blood Operator One Health Session and Trainees’ Day will kick off the conference on Tuesday, March 28 with the Scientific Program taking place Wednesday, March 29 through to and including Friday, March 31.

In addition to the scientific component, delegates will have the opportunity to network with key industry partners, nurture existing relationships and build partnerships, discuss opportunities, and discover how to overcome obstacles I today’s complex health and care environment. Delegates will see firsthand what new tools, processes, and methods are available.

Exhibit Hall will be open for lunch on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday March 30.

The Welcome Reception will take place in the Exhibit Hall, Wednesday March 29 following the awards and special lecture. This is a great opportunity for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and reconnect with colleagues.

We look forward to seeing you in March.

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2024!

The 2024 conference will be taking place in beautiful Vancouver, BC at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, April 9-12, 2024.

2023 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

8:00 – 12:00One Health and Blood Operator Workshop
8:30 – 13:00AMMI Canada Council Meeting
12:00 – 17:00AMMI Canada CRN Meeting
12:30 – 17:00Trainees’ Day
17:00 – 18:00Trainees’ Day Welcome Reception
17:00 – 19:00CACMID Board Meeting
18:00 – 19:30Paladin co-developed accredited learning activity with dinner
7:00 – 9:00Masterclasses
New Tuberculosis Guidelines
Lab Validation and Verification
7:30 – 9:00Roche Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast
9:15 – 11:30Plenary
Emerging Infectious Diseases in Canada – From Poop to Data to Diagnostics
11:30 – 12:30Merck Canada co-developed accredited learning activity
12:30 – 14:30Lunch and Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 – 14:30In-Person Poster Presentations
12:30 – 14:30AMMI Canada AGM and Sections Meeting
14:45 – 15:45State of the Art Clinical Lecture
Travel and Refugee Infectious Disease Update 
16:00 – 17:00GSK co-developed accredited learning activity
17:00 – 18:00Merit and Association Awards Presentations
18:00 – 18:30Special Lecture
Stanley’s Dream: The Canadian Medical Expedition to Easter Island
18:30 – 20:00Meet and Greet Welcome Reception
Poster Viewing and Presentations
7:00 – 9:00Masterclasses
Genomics: Impact on IPAC and PH
Optimizing options to end the epidemic: Harnessing the full array of antiretroviral agents for the treatment and prevention of HIV
7:30 – 9:00Pfizer Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast
9:15 – 11:15Plenary
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Updates: Making Sense of the Breakpoint Alphabet Soup and Rapid AST Options
11:30 – 12:30Hologic co-developed accredited learning activity 
12:30 – 14:30Lunch and Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 – 14:30In-Person Poster Presentations
12:30 – 14:30CACMID AGM with special 90th anniversary lecture by Dr. Michael Mulvey
14:45 – 15:45State of the Art Clinical Lecture
Oral vs. IV Antibiotics: A Tough Pill to Swallow?
16:00 – 17:00Student Oral Presentations Competition – Session A
16:00 – 17:00Oral Presentations – Session B
17:15 – 18:15Case Reports Symposium
18:30 – 20:30AstraZenca unaccredited learning activity with dinner
18:30 – 22:30JAMMI Editorial Board Meeting
6:30 – 8:30CFID Bug Run
7:00 – 9:00Masterclasses
How to Build a Research Program
Communication with the Public/ Social Media
7:30 – 9:00CSL Seqirus co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast
9:15 – 10:15State of the Art Clinical Lecture
Fundamentals of laboratory stewardship: essential components and easy wins
10:30 – 11:30Oral Presentations – Session C
10:30 – 11:30Oral Presentations – Session D
11:30 – 13:30Lunch and In-Person Poster Presentations
11:30 – 13:30CCM AGM
11:30 – 13:30AMMI Canada Phage Working Group Meeting
12:00 – 13:30Merck Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with lunch
12:00 – 13:30ViiV Healthcare Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with lunch
13:45 – 14:45State of the Art Clinical Lecture
Nuclear Medicine In Infectious Disease
14:45 – 15:45Sanofi co-developed accredited learning activity
16:00 – 18:00Plenary
What’s Hot in Infectious Disease, Medical Microbiology, Stewardship and Infection Control
Co-Developed with Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID)
18:00 – 18:30Merit, Poster, and Research Awards
Closing Remarks

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Important Dates

Early Bird /Presenting Author Registration Deadline:
Expired

Room rate expiration:
Expired

Withdrawal Deadline:
Expired

Poster Judging:
Week of March 6 and 13, 2023

REGISTRATION

Conference Registration Rates

* Payment must be received before the early bird fee cut-off date of February 28, 2023. 
** A letter of attestation from the teaching institution indicating the registrant is enrolled in a full-time program must accompany the registration

REGISTER HERE

HOTEL INFORMATION

Please be aware, the Westin Harbour Castle is sold out of rooms.

Westin Harbour Castle: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON, Canada

Standard Room Rates: $274 per night

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Exhibit Hall is sold out

Accommodation for Exhibitors

Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON Canada

Standard Room Rate: $274 plus applicable taxes

Please be aware, the Westin Harbour Castle is sold out of rooms.

For additional information on exhibiting please contact:

Unconventional Planning
Phone: 613-721-7061
Email:

ABSTRACT AND CASE REPORT PRESENTER INSTRUCTIONS

All abstract and case report dispositions have been communicated via email to the submitting author. If you have not received notice of your abstract or case report disposition, please email

Student Oral, Oral and Case Report Oral Presentation Instructions

ORAL AND STUDENT ORAL INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE

ORAL CASE REPORT PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE

*Instructions and schedules updated as of March 8, 2023

Student Poster, Case Report Poster, and Poster Presentation Instructions

All posters are to be printed and presented in-person at the 2023 conference. To streamline sharing poster content with registered delegates, all posters are also to be uploaded as PDFs for registered delegates to access on the virtual platform. To do so we need everyone to upload a PDF of their completed poster no later than March 17th. Please see instructions below.

In-Person Poster Board Instructions

Oxford Platform Poster/Case Report Upload Instructions
(only PDFs accepted)

  1. When you log in to your Oxford Abstracts Account you will see your poster is marked incomplete. https://auth.oxfordabstracts.com/?redirect=/stages/4654/submitter
  2. Skip to page 2 and upload your final poster in a PDF format.
  3. Once finished uploading PDF, skip to page 6.
  4. Select “SUBMIT” at the bottom right-hand side.
  5. Once you have selected submit you will be taken back to the amendment page.
  6. You have now completed uploading a PDF of your poster. You can close your browser. You will receive an email confirmation

CASE REPORT POSTER PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE

POSTER PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE

STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE

*Instructions and schedules updated as of March 8, 2023

Should you need assistance or clarification please contact
or call 1-866-467-1215 ext 104

PLANNING COMMITTEES

Co-Chairs
Agatha Jassem
Deborah Yamamura

Scientific Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Robert Kozak
Susan Poutanen

Co-Treasurers
Carmen L. Charlton
Christopher Lowe

Sponsorship Committee
Co-Chairs

Jeff Fuller
Shariq Haider

Abstract  Committee
Co-Chairs

Danielle Brabant-Kirwan
Christian Lavallée

Committee Members
Tanis Dingle
Sarah Forgie
Yves Longtin
Prameet M. Sheth

Co-Chairs
Robert Kozak
Susan Poutanen

Committee Members
Morgan Alford
Danielle Brabant-Kirwan
Marthe Charles
William Connors
Ramzi Fattouh
Jessica Forbes
Catherine Hogan
Agatha Jassem
Jennie Johnstone
Farhan Khan
Philippe Lagacé-Wiens
Christian Lavallée
Vivian Loo
Vanessa Meier-Stephenson
Esther Nagai
Samir Patel
David Patrick
Glenn Patriquin
Peter Pieroni
Earl Rubin
Prameet M. Sheth
Vanessa Tran

Co-Chairs
Jeff Fuller
Shariq Haider

Committee Members
Dwight Ferris
Don Vinh
Titus Wong

COLLABORATING SOCIETIES

Policies

Conference registrations are not considered confirmed until full payment is received. All conference registration fees must be paid prior to commencement of the commencement of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference, March 29, 2023. This includes payment for all optional events.

Cancellation request must be submitted in writing. Those received on or before February 21. 2023 – 100% refund; those received on or before March 15, 2023 – 50% refund; those received after March 15, 2023, cannot be refunded. An administration fee of $50 will be charged with all cancellations. Registrations may be transferred at any time without penalty.

General Inquiries

Conference Secretariat
192 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1W8, Canada
Tel.: (613) 260-3233 ext. 105
Toll-free: 1 (888) 467-1215 ext. 105

Exhibitor Information

Unconventional Planning
38 Auriga Drive, Unit 200
Ottawa, ON K2E 8A5, Canada
Tel: 613-721-7061
Toll-free: 1 (888) 625-8455

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