American Society for Microbiology
Maryland Branch Ltd.
American Society for Microbiology, Maryland Branch Ltd. Dinner-Meeting
Monday, October 23, 2023 6:00-9:30 PM
6:00 - 7:00 | Social hour at the Towson Sheraton bar |
7:00 - 8:00 | Dinner |
8:00 - 8:15 | Business meeting |
8:15 - 9:15 | Speaker presentation |
The ADCs of Hypermucoviscosity in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Presented by: Dr. Virginia L. Miller, PhD
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Professor of Genetics and of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2023-2024 President of the American
Society for Microbiology
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Dr. Miller has a long-term interest in understanding how pathogens co-ordinate the expression of virulence determinants during an infection. Her lab’s current research focuses on the contributions of capsule over-production and acquisition of the rmpADC locus to the hypermucoviscous phenotype of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strains.
SPONSORS
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Location:
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
NEW: Skylight Room on Level 3 of The Commons Building
Maps: https://umbc.edu/about/visit/directions/
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Parking:
Closest Parking: Commons Drive Garage
Parking by license plate number via kiosks: $2/hour, 7a-7p, free after 7p
Buffet Dinner Selections
Chicken Française
Stuffed Red Peppers with Saffron Rice and Vegetables
Beef Brisket with Herbs and Red Wine Demi-Glace
Dinner also includes:
Open Bar (Water, Soda, Beer and Wine)
House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Green Beans sautéed with Shallots, & Garlic
Rotisserie Potatoes
Dessert Tray
PLEASE REGISTER OR RSVP with meal selection
by 5 PM, October 18, 2023
We must provide dinner numbers to the caterer;
no refunds after 5 PM, Oct 18, 2023
Cost:
MD Branch Members: $30.00
Non-MD Branch Members: $35.00
Students: $10.00
Payment Methods:
1. Credit card: Complete the form on this page. No RSVP required with PayPal payments.
OR
2. RSVP with meal selection
and mail a check made out to ASM, MD Branch Ltd.
to:
American Society for Microbiology, Maryland Branch Ltd.
PO Box 20388
808 Gleneagles Ct. Ste. 1
Towson, MD 21284