NASHVILLE ANAEROBENASHVILLE 2016 ANAEROBE 2016
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NASHVILLE ANAEROBENASHVILLE 2016 ANAEROBE 2016
Important Dates Pre-Congress Information Packet Photos: Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation E L L I V 6 H 1 S 0 A 2 N E 4, 2016 B 1 1 O 1 Y R L U J ANAE E L L I V 6 H 1 S 0 A 2 N LY 11-14, 2016 E B O R E JU ANA The 13th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel • Nashville, Tennessee 2 Fact Sheet / Transportation Info 3 Map & parking information 4-6 7 Presentation Guidelines 8 Congress SOCIAL activities Congress Program 9-10 What to do in NASHVILLE SUPPORT & Exhibitors 11 Microbiology Educational Services For additional information about the Anaerobe Society or Anaerobe 2016 Web: www.anaerobe.org F E-mail: [email protected] F Phone: +310-216-9265 LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE I Fact Sheet ASA Society Meeting: Congress Site: Tuesday, July 12, 1730-1800 Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel 623 Union St. Nashville, TN USA (615) 259-2000 www.sheratonnashvilledowntown.com JOURNAL AUTHORSHIP WORKSHOP: Wednesday, July 13, 1200-1300 IV Social Events (See Page 8): Pre-congress social: IIAirport Transportation Monday, July 11, 1600-1800 B.B. Kings Jazz Club SHUTTLE BUS: Jarmon Transportation operates a shuttle bus from Nashville Airport to the Sheraton Hotel for a discounted rate of $12 one-way; $18 round-trip. After you collect your luggage on Level 2, go down to Level 1 and proceed towards the Main Exit Doors. To the left of the doors (before exiting) is the Jarmon Downtown/West End Shuttle Counter. Just ask for the Anaerobe Congress Discount. No advanced purchase is required. TAXI SERVICE: Cabs are available from the Taxi Stand, on Level 1. Taxi fares from the Airport to the Sheraton Hotel are around $25, plus $1 for each additional passenger. LYFT & UBER: Both ride-sharing companies operate in Nashville. Cost ranges from $13-$20. Lyft is offering 2 free rides (up to $10 each) or 10% off for existing customers on their next ride. For both services, you must sign-up and download their apps. For info: www.lyft.com / www.uber.com Wine & Cheese Reception: Tuesday, July 12, 1800-1900, Legislative Terrace Congress Banquet: Wednesday, July 13—Cocktails 1830, Dinner 1915 Nashville City Club V E-Mail/WiFi: Located in the lobby, The Link @ Sheraton offers computer terminals for complimentary access to the internet. Free Wi-Fi is also available in Public Areas, Guest Rooms, and Meeting Room. VI Weather: Projected forecast for the Congress is: Daytime temperatures average around 89° F, 32° C; Nighttime: 70° F, 21° C. Rain is possible, bring umbrella. VIIThe Setting: The Anaerobe 2016 Congress takes place at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. This newly remodeled hotel is located within the heart of Music City, home of America’s country music. The hotel has a pool (open 6am-10pm), fitness center, and dining options of Speaker’s Bistro (for breakfast) and Session’s Lounge (for drinks and light fare throughout the day). CITY BUS: The Nashville MTA offers Route 18: Airport to Downtown Hotels service. Cost is $1.70 (local); $2.25 for Express. Buses leave on approximately an hour basis. The Express bus takes approximately 20 minutes; 35-45 minutes for Local Service. The Bus Stop is located outside the airport on Level 1. For info: www.nashvillemta.org/ Nashville-MTA-airport-service.asp Within walking distance are Nashville’s restaurants, attractions, and the honky tonk music scene, so bring your cowboy boots and get ready to dance. For more information about Nashville, visit the web site: www. visitmusiccity.com. (See page 9 for a list of activities). IIICongress Schedule: See Schedule on Page 4-6 Registration: Sheraton Hotel, 2nd Floor Monday, July 11, 0800-1600 Tuesday, July 12-Thursday, July 14, opens at 0700 VIIIDress: The appropriate dress will be casual for all meetings and events. Tropical & Western shirts are encouraged. To avoid long lines on Tuesday morning, we encourage you to register on Monday, 1000–1600. IXCurrency Exchange: PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS: Currency exchanges are available at Nashville Airport by SunTrust Bank and Wright Travel (Ticketing Level). Foreign currency exchange is also available at Opry Mills. Wright Travel has a downtown office at 2505 21st Ave. S., Ste 500 in Nashville (615-783-1111). Workshops—Monday, June 28, 0900-1700 Poster Presentations: Session I—Tuesday, July 12, 1315-1415 Session II—Wednesday, July 13, 1300-1400 Session III—Thursday, July 14, 1320-1420 X Stores/Restaurants: Student Presentations: A list of nearby stores and restaurants will be provided in your Attendee Folder. Tuesday, July 12, 1230-1400 2 GAY ST Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum To Germantown Nashville Municipal Auditorium Tennessee State Capitol Bldg 34 85 To East Nashville Parking— Nashville Library Enter on 6th or 7th N Banquet Location Nashville City Club 201 4th St. 1069 100 TN Performing Arts Center & Tennessee State Museum Tennessee State Museum Military Branch 520 P 305 42 COMMERCE st 1033 Honky Tonks W ★ V 51 132 ST XIParking: 75 Hilton Nashville Downtown 64 19 B R ID G E XIILocal Transportation: aler PEDES T R IA N The Sheraton Hotel has shuttle buses to transaround the Downtown Nashville area. Pinnacle The Music Center Circuit offers free transportation Bldg 20 around Downtown Nashville and The Gulch. Joyride are shuttle carts, in which drivers operate for 161 nd for point-to-point transit tips. These can be used Asce eate r hith Amparound or for guided tours the city (www. joyridellc. com). And of course, there are taxi cabs, Lyft, and MOLLOy st Uber. 987 portation 1st ave s S S 8th ave s 3 john nth s e ig e 2nd ave s 3rd ave s 5TH AVE Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown Omni Nashville Hotel Music City Star Train Depot 91 4th ave s 5th ave s 6th ave s Music City Center visitmusiccity.com Honky Tonks The Sheraton Hotel offers Self Parking for $29 per day and Valet Parking for $32 perMusic day.City 630 Schermerhorn Symphony Center of Fame The best option is self parking atWalk Nashville City Park 315 Library, at 151 6th Ave N., between Church and MUSIC DEMONBREUN Commerce. Rates are $1-$3 for the firstMILE hour (90 1,797 Country $5-$10 Music for 10 minutes free with Library validation); Hall of Fame hours, and $12 for overnight parking. Additional and Museum parking lots are available at: parkitdowntown.com. 7th ave s 8th ave s 161 Bridgestone Arena Riverfront Park 70 47 Honky Tonks Other Parking Lots For More Information: BROADWAY Visitor Information Center Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame R R I V E 462 1st ave n Honky Tonks15 AT&T Bldg 2nd ave n Barbershop Harmony Society Headquarters Ryman Auditorium B 481 The District Nashville Convention Center ★ V 3rd ave n 18 B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant Blues, Brews & BBQ 20 569 One Nashville Place Bldg CVC CMT 4th ave n 5TH 5th AVEaveN n Renaissance Nashville Hotel 7th ave n rosa l. parks blvd 122 38 49 The District 66 534 120 40 282 Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown 658 167 1st ave n CHURCH ST 21 2nd ave n N Nashville City Club Congress Reception & Banquet 46 325 B Pre-Congress Social B.B. Kings Jazz Club 152 2nd Ave. N. W Country Dancing Wildhorse Saloon 152 2nd Ave. N. V Nashville Visitor Information 150 4th Ave. N. 501 Broadway BRANDON ST 3rd ave n 112 PRINTERS ALLEY 195 Downtown Public Library 234 38 415 The Arcade Hotel Indigo Nashville Downtown 81 4th ave n 104 60 5th ave n 76 192 UNION st 6th ave n 100 CAPITOL BLVD 7th ave n POLK AVE 415 DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown C U M B E R L A N D H The Capitol Sheraton Hermitage Hotel Hotel Downtown Nashville Nashville Downtown Hotel Anaerobe 2016 Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown 1050 Public Square Parking (underground) DEADERICK st War Memorial Auditorium P Metro Nashville Courthouse CHARLOTTE AVE Sheraton Hotel 623 Union St. H 448 Music City Central MTA 429 Sunday School Bus Terminal Publishing Board 8th ave n e Map & Parking D O W N T O W N IPnformation ARKING MAP LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE 302 5 6 7 KOREAN VETERANS BLVD To East Nashville LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE Congress Program Monday, July 11 Detection of Toxigenic Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium botulinum from Food Commodities in Lagos State, Nigeria 0800-1600 Congress Registration opens 0900-1700 AnaerobIC Identification & Susceptibility Workshop Purification and Properties of a Novel Botulinum Neurotoxin FA “H” Diane M. Citron R.M. Alden Research Laboratory, Culver City, CA USA Mike Cox Anaerobe Systems, Morgan Hill, CA USA Laura M. Cox, Ph.D. Harvard University, Boston, MA USA Casey Theriot, Ph.D North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC USA Anna Seekatz, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA 1315-1415 POSTER SESSION I / EXHIBITS 1415-1530SESSION IV: Defining the Function of the Gut Using omic Approaches for Rational Design of Personalized Therapeutics 0815-0825 Welcome David Aronoff, M.D., President, ASA Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA 0825-0945SESSION I: Treating Multi-Drug Resistant Infections in the Era of AntimicrobiaL Stewardship Convener: Ellie Goldstein, M.D. University of California, Los Angeles, CA USA Robert M. Centor, M.D. University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL USA Joseph S. Solomkin, M.D. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA 1545-1645SESSION V: Literature Review in Anaerobic Sciences An Update on Fusobacterium Disease Pathogenesis Cynthia Sears, M.D. Ellie J.C. Goldstein, M.D. R.M. Alden Research Lab, Santa Monica, CA USA Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA Bacteroides: Beyond the Microbiome 0945-1000 BREAK—INDUSTRY EXHIBITS Glenn S. Tillotson, Ph.D. Cempra Pharmacueticals, Chapel Hill, NC USA 1000-1100 SESSION II: Keynote ADDRESS Convener: David Aronoff, M.D. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA 1645-1730SESSION VI: oral abstracts: Potpourri Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: Progress in Prevention of Clostridium difficile Transmission Convener: Andrew B. Onderdonk, Ph.D. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA Leandro A. Lobo, Ph.D. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mary-Jane Lombardo, Ph.D. Seres Therapeutics, Inc., Cambridge, MA USA ‘In Silico’ Chemotaxonomy: A Tool for Microbial Systematics Nisha B. Patel University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK USA Diet Fiber Contributes to Peritonitis by Activating Inflammasome Nlrp3 and Inducing IL-1β Secretion Convener: David Fredricks, M.D. University of Washington, Seattle, WA USA Taking the Next Giant Step: Designed Microbiome Therapeutics for Clostridium difficile Infection Curtis J. Donskey, M.D. Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 1100-1200SESSION III: oral abstracts: Non-difficile Clostridia and Intra-Abdominal InfectionS Jessica Sieber Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN USA 1530-1545 BREAK—INDUSTRY EXHIBITS OPEN Sydney M. Finegold, M.D. VA Medical Center, West Los Angeles, CA USA The Non-Existent Drug Pipeline for Anaerobic Infections Sandrine Claus, Ph.D. The University of Reading, United Kingdom Methanogens in the Gut and Their Interactions with Beneficial Butyrate Producers Parallels between C. difficile Colitis and Autism Casey M. Theriot, Ph.D. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC USA Nutrimetabonomics to Understand Host-Pathogen Response to Antibiotic Treatment The New Agents for Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections: What are the Trials Saying? Convener: Casey M. Theriot, Ph.D. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC USA Rational Design of Microbiota-Mediated Secondary Bile Acids in the Gut to Restore Colonization Resistance against C. difficile The Clinical Presentation of Fusobacterium necrophorum Pharyngitis Michael Aldape, Ph.D. Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID USA 1200-1315LUNCH / industry EXHIBITS STUDENT COMPETITION PRESENTATIONS 0700 Registration / Breakfast / Exhibits Mauricio Navarro, D.V.M. University of California, Davis, CA USA The Comparative Efficacy of Antibiotics against Experimental Clostridium septicum Infection Tuesday, July 12 Eric A. Johnson, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI USA Pathology of Bacillary Hemoglobinuria Produced by Clostridium haemolyticum 0900-1700 Examining Anaerobes in the Microbiome: Metagenomic and Culture Approaches Francisca O. Nwaokorie, Ph.D. University of Lagos, Nigeria First Genome Sequence of the Opportunistic Pathogen Clostridium septicum 4 Michael J.G. Mallozzi, Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE Congress Program CCongress ongress P Program rogram 1730-1800 Anaerobe Society Membership Meeting 1145-1300 LUNCH / exhibits 1800-1900 WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION 1200-1300 Anaerobe Journal Authorship Workshop Wednesday, July 13 1300-1400 POSTER SESSION II / EXHIBITS 1400-1600SESSION X: Bacterial Replacement Therapy including Fecal Microbiome Transplants 0700 Registration / Breakfast / Exhibits 0745-0845SESSION VII: ORAl ABSTRACTS: Microbes on the Mucosa Convener: Yiping W. Han, Ph.D. Columbia University, New York, NY USA Akshay D. Paropkari, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Columbus, OH USA Convener: Elisabeth Nagy, M.D., Ph.D. University of Szeged, Hungary Elisabeth Nagy, M.D., Ph.D. University of Szeged, Hungary 1610-1740SESSION XI: Interactions of Genital Tract Anaerobes & Relationship to Human Disease Relationship between Methanogenic Archaea and Subgingival Microbial Complexes in Human Periodontitis Georg Conrads, Ph.D. Aachen University Hospital, Germany Caroline Genco, Ph.D. Tufts University, Boston, MA USA Purnima Kumar, D.D.S, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Columbus, OH USA 1100-1145SESSION IX: What’s in a Name: Taxonomy and the Anaerobes Richard B. Pyles, Ph.D. University of Texas, Galveston, TX USA Bacterial Species Colonizing the Vagina of Healthy Women are Not Associated with Race Convener: Kerin Tyrrell R.M. Alden Research Laboratory, Culver City, CA USA The Taxonomy of the Genus Clostridium: Current Status and Future Perspectives for the Clinical Community May A. Beamer University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA USA 1830congress banquet reception: Nashville City Club Paul Lawson, Ph.D. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK USA 1915congress Banquet dinner / awards Reconciling Phenotype vs. Genotype in Taxonomic Classification of Anaerobes Sujatha Srinivasan, Ph.D. University of Washington, Seattle, WA USA Cultivation of Vaginal Anaerobes in Epithelial Cells and Associated Models 1045-1100 BREAK—INDUSTRY EXHIBITS Sharon L. Hillier, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA USA Comparative Genomics of Anaerobes and Linkage to Metabolites Diabetes and the Oral Microbiome Convener: Jeanne Marrazzo, MD. University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL USA Comparative Genomics of Vaginal Anaerobes and Linkage to Metabolites in vivo and in vitro Heart and Mouth Disease: The Periodontium and Cardiovascular Disease Sheila Connelly, Ph.D. Synthetic Biologics, Inc., Rockville, MD USA 1600-1610 BREAK—INDUSTRY EXHIBITS OPEN Highlights on Anaerobe Research in ESCMID Anna M. Seekatz, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA SYN-004: A Pioneering Therapeutic to Protect the Microbiome from Antibiotic-Mediated Damage 0905-1045SESSION VIII: ESCMID-ASA Joint Symposium: Focus on Oral Anaerobes Shiva Garg, Ph.D. Rebiotix Inc., Roseville, MN USA Host-Specific Fecal Microbiota Transplantation is More Effective in Treating Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection in a Murine Model Raina N. Fichorova, M.D., Ph.D. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA 0845-0905 BREAK—INDUSTRY EXHIBITS Colleen Kelly, M.D. Brown University, Providence, RI USA Feasibility of a Room Temperature Stable, Orally Delivered Microbiota Capsule for the Prevention of Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection Galectins in the Distal Reproductive Tract: A Novel Mechanism of Anaerobe Synergisms Michael Surette, Ph.D. McMaster University, Canada Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Clinical Practice Shareef M. Dabdoub, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Columbus, OH USA Effects of Pregnancy and Smoking on the Subgingival Microbiome Jane A. Foster, Ph.D. McMaster University, Canada Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Ulcerative Colitis Sukirth Ganesan Ohio State University, Columbus, OH USA Computational Analysis of Disease-Associated Functional Shifts in the Periodontal Microbiome Microbiota and Mental Health: Hype or Hope? Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and the Oral Microbiome: An Integrated–Omics Analysis Convener: Emma Allen-Vercoe, Ph.D. University of Guelph, Canada Kathy Bernard, M.Sc. University of Manitoba, Canada 5 LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H 4, 2016 -1 1 E JU ANA Congress Program Thursday, July 14 Diagnosis and Epidemiology of CDI in Europe 0700 Registration / Breakfast / Exhibits Treatment of Primary and Recurrent CDI in Europe 0730-0830SESSION XII: ORAl ABSTRACTS: Clostridium difficile I Convener: Karen Carroll, M.D. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA 1320-1420 POSTER SESSION III / industry EXHIBITS 1420-1600 SESSION XV: An Update on Clostridium difficile Pathogenesis Joseph A. Sorg, Ph.D. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX USA Clathrin-Independent Endocytosis of Clostridium difficile Toxin A Ramyavardhanee Chandrasekaran Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA Sarah Kuehne, Ph.D. University of Knottingham, United Kingdom Gayatri Vedantam, Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA Rajat Madan, M.D. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA Unique Contributions of TcdA and TcdB to Clostridium difficile Disease Dena Lyras, Ph.D. Monash University, Australia Vincent Young, M.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA The Impact of Nutrition on Clostridium difficile Infection 0830-0845break—industry exhibits 0845-1015 SESSION XIII: Evolving Management of Clostridium difficile Infection Conveners: Dale Gerding, M.D. Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, IL USA Stuart Johnson, M.D. Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, IL USA 1615-1730 SESSION XVI: ORAl ABSTRACTS: Clostridium difficile II Stuart Johnson, M.D. Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, IL USA Chandrabali Ghose-Paul, Ph.D. Microbiome Medicine, New York, NY USA Dale Gerding, M.D. Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, IL USA Safety and Efficay of RBX2660 for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection: Results of Phase 2 Punch CD Studies Erik R. Dubberke, M.D. Washington University, St. Louis, MO USA Thomas V. Riley, Ph.D. University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA Australia Disease Progression and Resolution in Rodent Models of Clostridium difficile Infection: Impact of Antitoxin Antibodies 1025-1200 SESSION XIV: Clinical Experience of Clostridium difficile in Europe Convener: Carl Erik Nord, M.D., Ph.D. Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden Alex G. Therien, Ph.D. Merck & Co., Kenilworth, NJ USA Dissecting the Assembly Mechanism and Functional Role of the Outermost Exosporium Layer of Clostridium difficile Spores Clinical Experience of Clostridium difficile in Europe: Introduction; Historical Perspectives Yuanguo Wang University of South Florida, Tampa, FL USA Clostridium difficile Infection in South-East Asia 1015-1025 BREAK—INDUSTRY EXHIBITS Maribeth Ruth Nicholson, M.D. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA Oral Immunization with Non-Toxic C. difficile Strains Expressing Chimeric Fragments of TcdA and TcdB Elicit Protective Immunity against C. difficile Infection in Both Mice and Hamsters Biotherapeutics and Immunologics for CDI Prevention Convener: Vincent Young, M.D., Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA Acute Gastroenteritis in Children Using Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Testing and the Role of Clostridium difficile Vaccines to Prevent Clostridium difficle Infections Joseph P. Zackular, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA 1600-1615BREAK Antibiotics: New and in Clinical Research Trials Charles Darkoh, Ph.D. University of Texas, Houston, TX USA Adherence Mechanisms of Clostridium difficile to Gut Epithelial Cells Intraspecific Competition and Adaptive Immune Responses in Protection Against Murine Clostridium difficile Infection Quorum Sensing in Clostridium difficile Leptin Signaling Alters Neutrophil Homeostasis during Clostridium difficile Infection Conveners: David M. Aronoff, M.D. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA Dena Lyras, Ph.D. Monash University, Austalia CdtR: [Only?] The Regulator of Binary Toxin in Clostridium difficile? Mark Wilcox, M.D. University of Leeds, Leeds United Kingdom 1200-1320 LUNCH / industry exhibits Re-Examining the Germination Phenotypes of Several Clostridium difficile Strains Ed Kuijper, M.D., Ph.D. Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands Daniel Paredes-Sabja, Ph.D. Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile Carl Erik Nord, M.D., Ph.D. Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden 1730 6 CONGRESS CONCLUDES LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H 4, 2016 -1 1 E JU ANA Presentations sentations should be no more than five minutes, and judges will have five minutes for questions. Lunch will be provided for Student Presenters. Your Posters will also be in Poster Session I and should be removed by the end of the Oral Sessions on Tuesday. Session Presentations Invited Presentations will be 20 minutes in length, including questions, unless otherwise instructed by the Session Chair. Oral Presentations, selected from submitted abstracts, are 10 minutes, including time for questions. Time limits will be strictly enforced. We have a very busy program Poster Session I: Posters should be posted during the morning of Tuesday, July 12. Posters Presentations will take place from 1315-1415 on Tuesday. Posters need to be removed by the end of the Oral Sessions on Tuesday. Presenters are required to prepare presentations in Powerpoint. Let us know as soon as possible if you require any other presentation equipment, such as audio feeds. Poster Session II: Posters should be posted before the Oral Sessions begin on Wednesday morning, July 13. Posters Presentations will take place from 1300-1400 on Wednesday. Posters need to be removed by the end of the day. Please e-mail your presentations to [email protected] by June 24, 2016 for review. In addition, bring your presentation to the Congress on a CD or Flash Memory drive. Please deliver your presentation to the Registration Desk, upon registration. Poster Session III: Posters should be posted before the Oral Sessions begin on Thursday morning, July 14. Posters Presentations will take place from 1320-1420 on Thursday. Posters need to be removed at the conclusion of the poster session. Poster Presentations Posters are being divided into four presentation sessions. Student Presentations: Participants in the Student Competition will prepare a poster and present their work to a panel of judges on Tuesday, July 12. Posters should be posted during the morning of Tuesday, July 12. Students will meet with judges at 1200 for lunch, and oral presentations in front of posters will begin at 1230. Pre- Poster Session assignments were specified in your Acceptance Letter. Verify your assignment and location in the Abstract Book. Though your abstract will be in the Abstract book, handouts are encouraged. Mounting Poster Presentations Poster space is limited to a total of 8 feet (244 cm) horizontal and 4 feet (122 cm) vertical on poster boards provided. Please prepare your poster to fit within these specifications. Congress will supply push pins and number cards, identifying the posters to the abstract numbers in the Abstract Book. Poster Printing Option So that you do not have to physically carry your poster to the Congress, Short Run Posters in Nashville is offering special pricing for printing and delivering posters to the Congress. Maximum poster size is 84" x 36" (leave a ½" margin on all sides. Price is $65. You can upload your poster and place your order at: http://www.shortrunposters.com/36x84-banner.html To help track posters, let Anaerobe know that you have uploaded a poster: [email protected] 7 LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE Social Activities Pre-Congress Social—Monday, July 11 Blues, Brews & BBQ is a Pre-Congress Social at the famous B.B. King Blues Club. We have a room overlooking the Cumberland River, where you can converse or wander into the Main Room to see the performers. Your ticket includes One Drink and Appetizers. Additional drinks and food can be purchased. Tickets must be pre-ordered at: www.anaerobe. org/2016/2016registration.html. Pick up your tickets at the Registration Desk. A group will meet in the lobby at 1730 to walk over, or you can meet at the club or take transportation. B.B. King Blues Club is located at 152 2nd Avenue North, Nashville (see map on page 3). Wine & Cheese Reception—Tuesday, July 12 Congress participants and their spouses are invited to attend the Wine & Cheese Reception on the Legislative Terrace, 1800-1900, following the ASA Business Meeting, 1730-1800. Entertainment will by provided by Country recording artist Fiona Culley. You can preview her music at: www.marromediaco.com/fiona-culley/. Congress Reception & Banquet — Wednesday, July 13 The Congress Banquet will be held at the Nashville City Club. An easy 10-15 minute walk from the hotel, the Club resides on the top floor of the office building at 201 4th Ave N., Nashville (see map on page 3), providing a panoramic view of Nashville. The evening will include a reception, starting at 1830, followed by dinner at 1915. Over dessert, Congress awards will be presented, including The Finegold Award for Best Abstract and the Young Investigator’s Awards. In addition, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Bennett Lorber, and we will celebrate the 95th birthday of Dr. Sydney Finegold, Anaerobe Society Founding President (no gifts, please). 8 What to Do in N ashville VILLE6 2016 ROBE NALYS1H 1-14, 201 E JU A AN From its very beginnings, Nashville grew from a foundation built on music. Music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. Visitors come here to experience the music that weaves such a fundamental pattern in its cultural, business, and social fabric. COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME (Museum) The world’s largest popular music museum. Current exhibits features: Blake Shelton; Dierks Bentley; Dylan, Cash & Nashville Cats; The cosmic genius of Sam Phillips; and Guitars from Bachman-Gretsch Collection Since the 1800s, Nashville has been the national center for music publishing, and its Ryman Auditorium has hosted so many high profile musical events, from the opera of Enrico Caruso and the classical music of the Vienna Orchestra to the rousing John Phillip Sousa, that it was dubbed the “Carnegie Hall of the South”. It was also the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. DISTILLERIES & WINERIES George Dickel in Tullahoma, TN Jack Daniels in Lynchburg, TN Arrington Vineyards in Arrington, TN Fat Bottom Brewery in Nashville, TN Rock Bottom Brewery Music City Brew Tours Nashville Brew Bus Tennessee Whisky Tours More at: www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/food/breweries Though the Grand Ole Opry has moved to the outskirts, Downtown Nashville still remains a vital music scene filled with honky tonks, where emerging artists develop their talents. In addition, the Ryman Auditorium will be hosting its Bluegrass Nights on July 14, and events take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum. Here are some activities taking place during Anaerobe 2016: ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE (Museum) Home of America’s 7th President ASCEND AMPHITHEATER (Live Performances) July 6 Duran Duran July 13 Weezer & Panic July 14 Flight of the Conchords July 15 Fantasia & Ro James FIRST TENNESSEE PARK (Baseball) July 7-10 Nashville Sounds vs. New Orleans THE FRANKLIN THEATRE July 7 Little River Band July 9 Gary Morris July 15 John Waite July 16 Roy Clark FONTANEL MANSION (Museum) 27,000-square-foot log home on 136 acres of pristine land FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS (Museum) Bellissima! The Italian Automotive Renaissance 1945-1975 Found Narratives Inka Essenhigh: Between Worlds BELLE MEADE PLANTATION (Museum) A Federal-style mansion, built in the 1820s GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT (Sightseeing/Music) Be entertained by Country music while cruising up the Cumberland river to Opryland and back in a steam powered paddle boat. There are mid-day and evening cruises, with meal options. BELMONT MANSION (Museum) An Italianate mansion built in 1853 BRIDGESTONE ARENA (Live Performances) July 14Louis C.K. July 15G-Eazy, Logic & Yo Gotti BOWIE NATURE PARK (Live Performances) July 8 Flat River Band Concert CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN/MUSEUM (Museum) 55-acre botanical garden surrounding the Georgianstyle mansion, which houses art and decorative arts. GRAND OLE OPRY House (Live Music) For 90 years, the Grand Ole Opry has been the home of Country music, as well as the television studio for Hee Haw. 2-hour performances take place Tuesday-Saturday, with a variety of performers. Bus service from Nashville available. Check website for the artist line-up: www.opry. com. Restaurants Though the Congress will provide a Continental Breakfast each morning and the optional Banquet on Wednesday night, you will be on your own for all your other meals. There are numerous restaurants within a short distance of the hotel. Choices vary from fast food to fine dining. A map of nearby restaurants will be included in attendee packet. An interactive restaurant guide is available at: www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/thingstodo/dining 9 What to Do in N ashville LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B (Museum) The famous studio, where over 35,000 songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley and others. RIVER QUEEN VOYAGES (Sightseeing) Kayak rental and tour company on the Cumberland River. HONKY TONKS (Live Music/Dancing) Various venues on Broadway and 2nd Avenue featuring live music. Country dancing at the Wildhorse Saloon. RYMAN AUDITORIUM (Live Music) Tour the most famous country music venue. July 7, 14 Bluegrass Nights SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER (Live Music) July 8 LeAnn Rimes with Nashville Symphony July 12 Tanya Davis July 14-15 An Evening with Tony Bennett JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM (Museum) Honoring the life and career of Singer John Cash LANE MOTOR MUSEUM (Museum) Largest European collection in the U.S., featuring 150 extraordinary cars and motorcycles. TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL (Sightseeing) The historic Tennessee State Capitol, designed by William Strickland, stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas have been restored to their 19th century appearance. Guided tours are available. MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM (Museum) Honoring talented musicians. NISSAN STADIUM (Live Music) July 9Guns n’ Roses TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM (Museum) Current exhibits include First Tennesseans, Frontier, The Age of Jackson, Antebellum, The Civil War and Reconstruction, The New South. PARTHENON IN CENTENNIAL PARK (Sightseeing) The world’s only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon in Athens. For more information, visit the website: www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors or download the Official Nashville Visitors Guide: www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/tripplanning/visitorsguide?utm_medium=al&utm_campaign=vg Shopping Not too far from the Sheraton hotel is The Johnny Cash Museum and the Barbershop Harmony Society which have a wide variety of items, including sheet music, CDs, books, apparel, and home decor. For the budget-minded, head to Simply the Best $10 Boutique where you can pick up sunglasses, scarves, leather, and jewelry etc. for $10! For Nashville-themed products visit the Music City Shop in the Bridgestone Arena and the Music City Marketplace located in the Regions Building (150 Fourth Avenue North). If you need a nice pair of boots then look no further than Boot Country or Nashville Cowboy. South of Broadway in downtown are the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the legendary Hatch Show Print, one of the nation’s oldest working letterpress poster shops. Just down the road from Hatch Show Print and located in the Encore building with a pleasing urban warehouse feel is Ensemble. Within the racks that fill this boutique, one can find jewelry, accessories, scarves, hats, and the latest trends. Malls are a great way to get all your shopping done in one trip, and Music City has a great selection of malls to choose from. Opry Mills—located in the Opryland / Music Valley area, near the Gaylord Opryland Resort—is Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining, and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores. Opry Mills can be reached by MTA Bus, Route 34. There is also a shuttle bus ($20 round trip) to the Gaylord Opryland Resort (a short walk to Opry Mill) that leaves from the Wildhorse Saloon. Receive a complimentary coupon book worth hundreds of dollars in savings at Opry Mills! Check out www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/discountsdeals/visitorcoupons. The Mall at Green Hills is a fantastic center with stores such as Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Kiehl’s, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Burberry, Tory Burch, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Macy’s, Apple and many others. Located just south of downtown Nashville is CoolSprings Galleria including five department stores and over 165 premier specialty stores, including Coach, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, and J. Crew. 10 LE VIL 2016 ROBE NALYS1H , 2016 4 -1 1 JU ANAE Support & Exhibitors Platinum Patrons Silver Patrons National Institutes of Health Bronze Patrons Anaerobe Systems Exhibitors Key Scientific Products List Biological Laboratories Microbiology International Shel Lab Synthetic Biologics VWR Advanced Instruments Bio K+ International bioMérieux Bruker Daltonic Cepheid Coy Laboratory Products 11