Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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.
The 2024 conference will be taking place in beautiful Vancouver, BC at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, April 9-12, 2024.
Tuesday March 28
| 8:00 – 12:00 | One Health and Blood Operator Workshop |
| 8:30 – 13:00 | AMMI Canada Council Meeting |
| 12:00 – 17:00 | AMMI Canada CRN Meeting |
| 12:30 – 17:00 | Trainees’ Day |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Trainees’ Day Welcome Reception |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | CACMID Board Meeting |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Paladin co-developed accredited learning activity with dinner |
Wednesday March 29
| 7:00 – 9:00 | Masterclasses New Tuberculosis Guidelines Lab Validation and Verification |
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Roche Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast |
| 9:15 – 11:30 | Plenary Emerging Infectious Diseases in Canada – From Poop to Data to Diagnostics |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Merck Canada co-developed accredited learning activity |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | Lunch and Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | In-Person Poster Presentations |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | AMMI Canada AGM and Sections Meeting |
| 14:45 – 15:45 | State of the Art Clinical Lecture Travel and Refugee Infectious Disease Update |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | GSK co-developed accredited learning activity |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Merit and Association Awards Presentations |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Special Lecture Stanley’s Dream: The Canadian Medical Expedition to Easter Island |
| 18:30 – 20:00 | Meet and Greet Welcome Reception Poster Viewing and Presentations |
Thursday March 30
| 7:00 – 9:00 | Masterclasses 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 – 9:00 | Pfizer Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast |
| 9:15 – 11:15 | Plenary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Updates: Making Sense of the Breakpoint Alphabet Soup and Rapid AST Options |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Hologic co-developed accredited learning activity |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | Lunch and Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | In-Person Poster Presentations |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | CACMID AGM with special 90th anniversary lecture by Dr. Michael Mulvey |
| 14:45 – 15:45 | State of the Art Clinical Lecture Oral vs. IV Antibiotics: A Tough Pill to Swallow? |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Student Oral Presentations Competition – Session A |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Oral Presentations – Session B |
| 17:15 – 18:15 | Case Reports Symposium |
| 18:30 – 20:30 | AstraZenca unaccredited learning activity with dinner |
| 18:30 – 22:30 | JAMMI Editorial Board Meeting |
Friday March 31
| 6:30 – 8:30 | CFID Bug Run |
| 7:00 – 9:00 | Masterclasses How to Build a Research Program Communication with the Public/ Social Media |
| 7:30 – 9:00 | CSL Seqirus co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | State of the Art Clinical Lecture Fundamentals of laboratory stewardship: essential components and easy wins |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Oral Presentations – Session C |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Oral Presentations – Session D |
| 11:30 – 13:30 | Lunch and In-Person Poster Presentations |
| 11:30 – 13:30 | CCM AGM |
| 11:30 – 13:30 | AMMI Canada Phage Working Group Meeting |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Merck Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with lunch |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | ViiV Healthcare Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with lunch |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | State of the Art Clinical Lecture Nuclear Medicine In Infectious Disease |
| 14:45 – 15:45 | Sanofi co-developed accredited learning activity |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Plenary What’s Hot in Infectious Disease, Medical Microbiology, Stewardship and Infection Control Co-Developed with Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Merit, Poster, and Research Awards Closing Remarks |
Early Bird /Presenting Author Registration Deadline:
Expired
Room rate expiration:
Expired
Withdrawal Deadline:
Expired
Poster Judging:
Week of March 6 and 13, 2023
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
Westin Harbour Castle: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON, Canada
Standard Room Rates: $274 per night
Exhibit Hall is sold out
Accommodation for Exhibitors
Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON Canada
Standard Room Rate: $274 plus applicable taxes
For additional information on exhibiting please contact:
Unconventional Planning
Phone: 613-721-7061
Email:
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
ORAL AND STUDENT ORAL INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE
ORAL CASE REPORT PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE
*Instructions and schedules updated as of March 8, 2023
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)
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
Central Planning Committee (CPC)
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
Scientific Planning Committee (SPC)
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
Sponsorship Committee
Co-Chairs
Jeff Fuller
Shariq Haider
Committee Members
Dwight Ferris
Don Vinh
Titus Wong
Payment Policy
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 Policy
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.
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