Symposium: Saturday, November 8, 2014 Hosted by the Department of Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

During her 40-year career as a professor of microbiology, Abigail A. Salyers, PhD, revolutionized how we think about the bacteria that live in the human intestinal tract, made major contributions on carbohydrate metabolism and the transfer of antibiotic resistance carried on mobile elements in humans and animals and provided advice and insights on bioterrorism, transgenic plant safety, antibiotic resistance in medicine and agriculture, and more.

The Department of Microbiology is hosting a special symposium in celebration of the life and work of Abigail A. Salyers.

For more information about the exciting lineup of speakers and scientific program, as well as meeting registration, accommodations, and donation opportunities, please visit the symposium website.

The registration deadline is Friday, October 17, 2014.