The goal of the Pittsburgh Rust Belt Microbiome (RBM) Conference is to bring together the microbiome, microbial evolution, and pathogenesis research communities from academic institutions and medical centers in the Rust Belt Region. 

Our program integrates basic and translational science researchers and physicians in clinical practice at all levels of their careers. Plenary session, keynote talks, poster sessions, lunches, and a banquet dinner will provide multiple opportunities for participants to present and discuss their work.

Hosted by

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Thaddeus Stappenbeck, M.D., Ph.D.

Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic

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Seth Bordenstein, Ph.D.

Microbiome Center at Pennsylvania State University

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Deborah Hogan, Ph.D.

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

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SPEAKER SECTIONS

Synthetic Biology and Microbial Engineering

Microbiome and Pathogen Evolution

Tumor Immunotherapy and the Microbiome

Viral Infections and the Microbiome

Host-Pathogen Interactions