The 2024 Molecular Basis of Infectious Diseases (MBID) Research Retreat

The Molecular Basis of Infectious Diseases (MBID) Annual Research Retreat was instituted in 2008 and is sponsored by The Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics at UTHealth McGovern Medical School – UTHealth Houston, and The Molecular Basis of Infectious Diseases (MBID) Training Program. With an average attendance of 150 scientists, the retreat serves the MBID faculty and students as well as investigators and students in the Greater Houston area. The day begins with a Career Development Panel, often featuring graduates of participating institutions, and keynote speakers who are locally- and nationally-recognized experts in infectious diseases. Oral and poster presentations are selected from submitted abstracts, and awards are given for exceptional graduate student and postdoctoral fellow presentations. Selected abstracts are made available to registrants prior to the retreat so they can select the posters they would most like to visit during the event’s poster session. Registration is required. Lunch is included.