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Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center 3rd Annual Symposium Call for Abstracts

Call for abstracts! 3rd Annual Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center Symposium

This annual event serves as a hub for innovative, translational, and interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts focused on the study of diverse microbial communities across many environments and ecosystems ranging from the human body to oceans, and engineered environments. These microbes influence health, disease, and ecological processes, impacting immune, metabolic, neurological, and environmental outcomes. As microbiome science rapidly advances, collaboration and knowledge-sharing among clinicians, researchers, funding partners and other professionals is essential for driving future discoveries and applications in medicine and beyond. This year’s program is uniquely designed to foster collaboration and innovation, showcasing highlights by the Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Research Programs. We invite you to join us for this exciting event and be part of the ongoing conversation in microbiome research.

Call for abstracts 

  • DEADLINE: Friday, March 27
  • Any research involving the microbiome are welcome (e.g. humans, animals, environment).
  • Poster session is in person only in Covel Commons West Coast and North Ridge Rooms from 2 - 3 pm.
  • Abstracts presented at or submitted to local, regional or national meetings during the past year are acceptable.
  • All are welcome to present a poster but only UCLA affiliated persons may enter the poster competition.
    • $500 first prize*
    • $250 second prize*
    • $100 third prize*
  • Abstract preparation and submission instructions are described below.

*In accordance with university policy, awards are in the form of travel vouchers which can be used for work-related travel reimbursement within one year of receipt of award.

Abstract preparation and submission instructions

  • Format abstract using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs with 3,500 character limit. Abstract title, names of all authors and the institutional affiliations for all authors are not counted toward character limit.
  • For special characters such as Greek or algebraic, use a standard font such as 'Arial' or 'Times New Roman'. Do not use the 'Symbol' font. Otherwise, please spell it out.
  • Use standard abbreviations. When using abbreviations for chemical compounds, spell out in full the first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Do not abbreviate compounds in the title of the abstract.
  • Up to 2 figures/tables are permitted.
  • Only UCLA affiliated persons are eligible for the poster competition. Please indicate in the abstract submission form if you are eligible and wish to enter the competition. If you are competing, you must be present during the poster session so judges can speak with you.
  • Submit abstracts online by clicking here

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the submission process or poster session.