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AMMI Canada and CACMID are pleased to invite you to THE Canadian annual meeting in infectious diseases and microbiology. The 2018 AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference will take place in Vancouver, BC, from May 2-5, and promises another great program!

Updates NEW: The Final Program & Abstracts are now available! Download the Final Program (PDF) and Abstracts in JAMMI (PDF). You can also browse the clickable online program. NEW: Get the Mobile App on an iPhone, iPad or Android device (N.B. BlackBerry not supported). Check out the Integrated Symposium & Workshops as well as pre-conference activities (CCM Workshop & Trainees' Day). Up-to-date Poster and Oral presentation lists are posted (N.B. Important reminders listed for abstract presenters). Sponsor and Exhibitor information is available (see also: Exhibit Hall Floor Plan).

The 2018 meeting will address topics including: Indigenous Health and Infectious Diseases Medical-legal Pitfalls in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology: Tips to Help Clinicians and Patients Stay Out of Trouble Inside Pandora’s Box: Stopping Probable Predatory Journals Clinical Controversies in Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Point-of-Care (POC) Microbiology – Ready or Not, Here it Comes What’s Hot in Adult and Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Diagnostic Microbiology? And a whole lot more!

 

Notice AMMI Canada, CACMID and Unconventional Planning are the ONLY official housing agents for the annual conference. NO other housing company, travel agent or third party agency is authorized to place hotel reservations on behalf of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference.

 

FINAL PROGRAM & ABSTRACTS

The Final Program is now available! Download the Final Program (PDF)

Conference abstracts are now available as published in JAMMI, the official Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology Infectious Disease Canada. Get the Abstracts Now (PDF)

You can also browse the clickable online program (select by day).

 

MOBILE APP

Get the conference on the go!

Head over to http://bit.ly/AMMI-CACMID-app on an iPhone, iPad or Android device* (not a desktop or laptop) or scan the QR code. You will be taken to your device’s app store to download the app. Please note that that the URL is case sensitive. The mobile app provides access to conference information, including schedules, floor plans, abstracts, and much more – all at your fingertips. *BlackBerry not supported

 

EVALUATIONS

Conference Attendees: Please click on the links below to access all of the 2018 program and conference evaluations.

• Wednesday, May 2 – CCM Workshop
• Wednesday, May 2 – Trainees’ Day
• Thursday, May 3
• Friday, May 4
• Saturday, May 5
• 2018 Conference Evaluation

The program evaluations by day will not be live until the morning of the specified date. Therefore, you cannot complete Friday’s evaluation on Thursday, as the sessions have not yet taken place.

 

INTEGRATED SYMPOSIUM & WORKSHOPS

Integrated Symposium^*

Friday, May 4, 12:00-14:00
Improving Outcomes for Critically Ill Patients with Gram-negative Infections
Room: Junior Ballroom CD
Download the flyer and pre-register now

^*Registered conference participants can pre-register for the Integrated Symposium to a maximum of 175 people. No walk ins will be permitted once the maximum is reached.

Workshops^**

Thursday, May 3, 07:15-08:45
MRSA Bloodstream Infection: The Bug Stops Here!
Room: Junior Ballroom CD
Download the flyer and pre-register now

Friday, May 4, 07:00-08:45
Contemporary Strategies in the Management of Invasive Aspergillosis in Hematologic Malignancy Patients
Room: Junior Ballroom CD
Download the flyer and pre-register now

Saturday, May 5, 07:15-08:45
Targeted, Multiplex or Pan-Diagnostic Molecular Respiratory Testing: How does Automation, Technology and Workflow Impact Care?
Room: Junior Ballroom CD
Download the flyer and pre-register now

^**Registered conference participants can pre-register for the workshops to a maximum of 150 people per workshop. No walk ins will be permitted once the maximum is reached.

 

PRE-CONFERENCE

The CCM Workshop and Trainees’ Day are the perfect complements to the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. Both are optional and open to everyone interested – even if they are not attending the conference. To register, simply complete the online delegate registration and select these pre-conference options.

 

 

CCM Workshop: Emerging Zoonotic Infections in Canada: What is the Scope of the Problem and Are We Prepared to Respond?

Date: Wednesday, May 2
Time: 07:30–12:00 (Breakfast Provided)
Room: Junior Ballroom CD
Cost: $80 plus 5% tax

For more information:
See pages 11 and 20 in the Final Program (PDF).

 

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TRAINEES' DAY

Date: Wednesday, May 2
Time: 12:30–17:00 (Lunch Provided)
Room: Junior Ballroom CD
Cost:
• Regular rate – $100 plus 5% tax
• Trainee Member rate – no charge (for AMMI Canada Members-in-Training and CACMID Student Members training in clinical microbiology)

For more information: 
See pages 12 and 21 in the Final Program (PDF).

 

ABSTRACT PRESENTERS

        Abstract Assignments & Instructions - Oral Presentations incl. Student Orals (REVISED APR 16)
         Abstract Assignments & Instructions - Posters Presentations (REVISED APR 16)
         Abstract Assignments & Instructions - Student Poster Presentations (REVISED APR 16)

Please note that abstract assignment lists are subject to change. Please review the webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Oral Presenters:

Don't delay in uploading your presentations (PowerPoint in 16:9 ratio) as the deadline for advance submission is Monday, April 30, at 17:00 EDT.

If you are unable to locate the important email inviting you to submit your presentation online, please contact the conference secretariat immediately at meetings@ammi.ca.

Poster Presenters:

Poster floor plans are provided in each of the Poster (PT, PF) and Student Poster (SP) assignment lists.

Important Reminder
Due to the high number of posters submitted this year, please be reminded that each poster surface will be split between two presenters.

Poster boards appear as pictured. Poster boards are Velcro (male side) and pin friendly. The maximum allowable poster size for each presenter is: 44” high/tall x 45” wide

 

SPONSORS

Diamond
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Bronze
Copper
Patron

 

Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF Download)

 

EXHIBITORS

Registered exhibitors have been provided with the Show Services Exhibitor Manual by email. Remember to register your exhibit staff members (using your existing exhibitor registration). Questions? Please contact dianne@UnconventionalPlanning.com.

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (incl. booth assignments) – Click here (PDF Download)

 

HOTEL & REBATE

The hotel blocks are closed. Reservations made at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver after the cutoff are on a space available basis and group rates may no longer apply.

Hotel Rebates claimed on full conference registration fees will be honoured for reservations in official block rooms at either the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre OR The Sutton Place.

Should you have questions or you require assistance, please contact meetings@ammi.ca.

Conference Venue and Hotel Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Address: 1088 Burrard Street. Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9, Canada Hotel Direct: 1 (604) 331-1000 Hotel Toll Free: 1 (800) 663-9255 Reservations Note: Group rates are SOLD OUT. Toll Free: 1 (800) 325-3535 Email: reservations@wallcentre.com Website: reservations website

Overflow Hotel The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6, Canada Hotel Direct: 1 (604) 682-5511 Reservations Note: Group rates may no longer be available (group code: CACMID2018). Toll Free: 1 (866) 378-8866 Email: Central Reservations – cro@suttonplace.com Website: AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference hotel reservations weblink

Hotel and Conference Registration

1. First, book your hotel room in an official AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference room block. Make note of your reservation number, and then...
2. Register for the conference. Enter your hotel reservation number for a $100 rebate on full conference registration.

Hotel Rebate
Save $100 on your full conference registration!

Offer available only while rooms are available, so don’t miss out – BOOK EARLY!

Provided you have booked in an official room block, simply fill in your reservation number from the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver on the conference registration form and save $100.

By reserving a room in our block, AMMI Canada and CACMID are able to keep the conference costs low; savings that we pass on to you.

Offer applies to full conference registration only! One rebate per hotel room!

Notice AMMI Canada, CACMID and Unconventional Planning are the ONLY official housing agents for the annual conference. NO other housing company, travel agent or third party agency is authorized to place hotel reservations on behalf of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference.

 

DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Delegate registration for the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2018 is open! Use the links below to register online:

ONLINE Delegate Registration (EN)

ONLINE Delegate Registration (FR)

Registration Inquiries
For registration inquiries, contact Unconventional Planning:

32 Colonnade Road, Unit 100
Ottawa, ON K2E 7J6, Canada

Tel.: (613) 721-7061
Toll free: 1 (888) 625-8455 (North America Only)
Fax: (613) 721-3581
Email: registration@unconventionalplanning.com

Registration Fees

	Early Bird (March 12, 2018)*		Full Rate
	Full Conference	Daily Rate	Full Conference	Daily Rate
Member	$500	$350	$600	$400
Non-Member	$750	$500	$850	$550
Student**	$175	$100	$225	$115

^* Payment must be received before the early bird fee cut-off date of March 12, 2018.
^** A letter of attestation from the teaching institution indicating the registrant is enrolled in a full-time program must accompany the registration.

 

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference Secretariat has secured special discounts with Air Canada, WestJet and Via Rail Canada.

Details to access travel discount information will be emailed to participants upon completion of registration. If you are registered, but you are unable to locate this communication, please contact meetings@ammi.ca.

 

EDUCATION GRANTS

AMMI Canada Members-in-Training currently enrolled in Infectious Disease or Medical Microbiology and CACMID Technical Staff and Clinical Microbiology Fellows may be eligible for education grants to assist with travel expenses to attend the annual conference (see page 8 of the Final Program).

 

  AMMI Canada Education Grant Form [English | Français]
(for AMMI Canada Members-in-Training currently enrolled in Infectious Disease or Medical Microbiology training programs only)

Eligibility
The applicant must currently be enrolled in an Infectious Disease or Medical Microbiology training program AND be an AMMI Canada Member-in-Training in good standing. To be eligible, the applicant must register for the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2018 and pay the full student conference registration fee. One-day registrants are not eligible. New AMMI Canada membership applications are only eligible if approved or in progress (application submitted) prior to the commencement of the conference on May 2, 2018. Each applicant is eligible for only one grant per annual conference.

 

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  CACMID Education Grant Form [English]
(for CACMID Technical Staff and Clinical Microbiology Fellows)

Eligibility
Applicants must be microbiology laboratory technologists or technicians, or clinical microbiology fellows registered in a Canadian training program, and all must be active members of CACMID. Each applicant is eligible for only one grant per annual conference.

 

PLANNING COMMITTEES

Central Planning Committee (CPC) Co-Chairs Jessica Minion Caroline Quach Scientific Planning Committee Co-Chairs Isabelle Chiu Christine Y. Turenne Co-Treasurers Matthew W. Gilmour Andrew Simor Sponsorship Committee Co-Chairs Jeff Fuller Shariq Haider   Abstracts Paul N. Levett, Chair Christopher Lowe, Co-Chair Committee Members Carmen L. Charlton Daniel B. Gregson Todd Hatchette

Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) Co-Chairs Isabelle Chiu Christine Turenne Committee Members Shelly Bolotin Carmen L. Charlton William Connors Gerald Evans Matthew W. Gilmour Todd Hatchette Jennie Johnstone Robert Kozak Paul N. Levett Christopher Lowe Nancy Matic David Patrick Peter Pieroni Susan Poutanen Robert (Bob) Rennie Earl Rubin Joanne Salmon Prameet M. Sheth Titus Wong

Sponsorship Committee Co-Chairs Jeff Fuller Shariq Haider Committee Members Steven J. Drews Daniel Smyth Deborah Yamamura

 

COLLABORATING SOCIETIES

• Association des médecins microbiologistes infectiologues du Québec (AMMIQ)
• Association des microbiologistes du Québec (AMQ)
• British Columbia Association of Medical Microbiologists (BCAMM)
• Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR)
• Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM)
• Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID)
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
• European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Canada
• Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV)
• Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

 

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