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Rust Belt Microbiome Conference 2026

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Rust Belt Microbiome Conference 2026

Event Details

Auditorium

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Thursday, November 5, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mellon Institute
4400 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Evening Reception

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Thursday, November 5, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Phipps Conservatory
1 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Conference Website

  • Registration Cancellation Deadline: September 24
  • Registration Deadline: November 6
  • Deadline for Discounted Rate: September 15
Please email cancellation requests to dumitriu@andrew.cmu.edu.
 
Please note: One conference participant per profile. Your single account may, however, include up to three reception tickets (valid for the account holder and a maximum of two guests).
 

Abstracts

  • Submission Deadline to be considered for Oral Rapid Fire Presentation: October 1

  • Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15

Rapid-Fire Talks: These are short (4 minute) high-energy presentations highlighting new research from trainees. The conference has two sets of rapid-fire talks, one each day.

Moderated Poster Discussions: Interactive, small-group sessions where all poster presenters briefly highlight their work, followed by a moderator-led discussion designed to encourage questions, connections, and the exchange of ideas.

Accommodations

A block of rooms at a discounted rate is now available at the Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center.

Single and double rooms are available at the conference rate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book your group rate now! (Last Day to Book : Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Local Information

Tickets

Invited Speaker Ticket Free General

Invited speakers receive complimentary registration and one ticket to the cocktail reception.

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Reception ticket $75.00 General

Flat rate

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Undergraduate Student Ticket $80.00 General
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Grad Student / Trainee Ticket $150.00 General
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Staff Ticket $250.00 General
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Faculty / Other Ticket $350.00 General
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ANTONIE van LEEUWENHOEK LEVEL (1 day) $1,500.00

One 6' exhibit table by the poster and food with skirting for the duration of the conference. Two conference registration included. Recognition in the Program Guide, Slides and Website.

ANTONIE van LEEUWENHOEK LEVEL (2 day) $3,000.00

One 6' exhibit table by the poster and food with skirting for the duration of the conference. Two conference registration included. Recognition in the Program Guide, Slides and Website.

ESTHER LEDERBERG LEVEL $1,000.00

Two conference registration included. Recognition in the Program Guide, Slides and Website.

Louis Pasteur LEVEL $6,000.00

Sponsor the banquet. Three conference registrations included. Recognition in the Program Guide, Slides and Website. Recognition for the banquet including name on every banquet table. One 6' exhibit table by the poster and food with skirting for the duration of the conference.