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 meetings@ammi.ca
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.
Hotel Update
Please be aware, the Westin Harbour Castle is sold out of rooms.
Program at a Glance
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Tuesday March 28
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8:00 – 12:00 |
One Health and Blood Operator Workshop |
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8:00 – 13:30 |
AMMI Canada Council Meeting |
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12:00 – 17:00 |
AMMI Canada CRN Meeting |
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12:30 – 17:00 |
Trainees’ Day |
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17:00 – 18:00 |
Trainees’ Day Welcome Reception |
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17:00 – 19:00 |
CACMID Board Meeting |
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18:00 – 19:30 |
Paladin co-developed accredited learning activity with dinner Management of complicated Gram-positive infections in adult patients: current treatment challenges, unmet needs, and new treatment options |
Wednesday March 29
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7:00 – 9:00 |
Masterclasses New Tuberculosis Guidelines Lab Validation and Verification |
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7:30 – 9:00 |
Roche Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast Part I: Transplant viral load testing for BKV and EBV Part II: Mycoplasma genitalium infections: A challenge in Canada |
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9:15 – 11:30 |
Plenary Emerging Infectious Diseases in Canada – From Poop to Data to Diagnostics |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Merck Canada co-developed accredited learning activity Management of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in transplantation |
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12:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch and Exhibit Hall Open |
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12:30 – 14:30 |
In-Person Poster Presentations |
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12:30 – 14:30 |
AMMI Canada AGM and Sections Meeting |
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14:45 – 15:45 |
State of the Art Clinical Lecture Travel and Refugee Infectious Disease Update |
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16:00 – 17:00 |
GSK co-developed accredited learning activity Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in older adults: The under recognized burden |
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17:00 – 18:00 |
Merit and Association Awards Presentations |
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18:00 – 18:30 |
Special Lecture Stanley’s Dream: The Canadian Medical Expedition to Easter Island |
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18:30 – 20:00 |
Meet and Greet Welcome Reception Poster Viewing and Presentations |
Thursday March 30
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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 |
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7:30 – 9:00 |
Pfizer Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast Reduce the Risk: Optimizing care for patients at risk of COVID-19 |
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9:15 – 11:15 |
Plenary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Updates: Making Sense of the Breakpoint Alphabet Soup and Rapid AST Options |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Hologic co-developed accredited learning activity Complementing In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) molecular testing menu options with Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) |
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12:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch and Exhibit Hall Open |
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12:30 – 14:30 |
In-Person Poster Presentations |
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12:30 – 14:30 |
CACMID AGM with special 90th anniversary lecture by Dr. Michael Mulvey |
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14:45 – 15:45 |
State of the Art Clinical Lecture Oral vs. IV Antibiotics: A Tough Pill to Swallow? |
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16:00 – 17:00 |
Student Oral Presentations Competition – Session A |
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16:00 – 17:00 |
Oral Presentations – Session B |
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17:15 – 18:15 |
Case Reports Symposium |
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18:30 – 20:30 |
AstraZenca unaccredited learning activity with dinner |
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18:30 – 22:30 |
JAMMI Editorial Board Meeting |
Friday March 31
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6:30 – 8:30 |
CFID Bug Run |
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7:00 – 9:00 |
Masterclasses How to Build a Research Program Communication with the Public/ Social Media |
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7:30 – 9:00 |
CSL Seqirus co-developed accredited learning activity with breakfast A critical look at influenza vaccine technologies: From bench to bedside |
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9:15 – 10:15 |
State of the Art Clinical Lecture Fundamentals of laboratory stewardship: essential components and easy wins |
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10:30 – 11:30 |
Oral Presentations – Session C |
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10:30 – 11:30 |
Oral Presentations – Session D |
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11:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch and In-Person Poster Presentations |
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11:30 – 13:30 |
CCM AGM |
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11:30 – 13:30 |
AMMI Canada Phage Working Group Meeting |
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12:00 – 13:30 |
Merck Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with lunch Pneumococcal vaccines for adults – past, present, and future |
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12:00 – 13:30 |
ViiV Healthcare Canada co-developed accredited learning activity with lunch When RWE reinforce RCT results: Review of the effectiveness and barrier to resistance of DTG/3TC in clinical practice |
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13:45 – 14:45 |
State of the Art Clinical Lecture Nuclear Medicine In Infectious Disease |
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14:45 – 15:45 |
Sanofi co-developed accredited learning activity RSV burden of disease in infants – A need for all infant protection |
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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) |
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18:00 – 18:30 |
Merit, Poster, and Research Awards Closing Remarks |
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
Planning Committees
Closed Toggle
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
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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
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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.
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.
General Information
Conference Secretariat
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Ottawa, ON K2P 1W8, Canada
Tel.: (613) 260-3233 ext. 105
Toll-free: 1 (888) 467-1215 ext. 105
meetings@ammi.ca
Registration Information
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Tel.: (613) 721-7061
Toll-free: 1 (888) 625-8455
registration@unconventionalplanning.com