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Canadian Association for ClinicalMicrobiology and Infectious Diseasescacmid.ca
Where Canada’s Experts in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases MeetPoint de Rencontre des Experts Canadiens en Microbiologie Médicale et Infectiologie
2The time has come again for us to invite you to THE Canadian annual meeting in infectious diseases and diagnostic microbiology. Mark your calendars! From April 3rd to April 6th, 2019, the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference will return to our nation’s capital, Ottawa, ON. A city where three major rivers meet, Ottawa features a great mix of nature and city life. Participants can enjoy views from Parliament Hill, stroll or jog along the historic Rideau Canal, or dine in the popular ByWard Market and Elgin Street neighbourhoods. We graciously acknowledge that the land on which we will gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.
The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference strives to support the collective interests of students, technologists, and professionals in the areas of diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and public health. Once again, we are inviting you to share your research results with your colleagues and submit an abstract to the 2019 AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. If you are a student or trainee, this is an excellent forum to build your presentation skills, and there are a number of awards available to you. Please follow this
Welcomelink to submit your abstract. The submission deadline this year is January 7, 2019.
As usual, the Scientific Planning Committee is working hard to develop a meeting with broad based appeal. We strive to bring cutting edge topics and engaging high-level speakers to the meeting to ensure excellent scientific discussion. Topics covering tropical medicine, behaviour change, clinical controversies in infectious diseases and diagnostic microbiology, vaccines, and hot topics in diagnostic microbiology, adult and paediatric infectious diseases are being prepared.
AMMI Canada and CACMID have collaborated in hosting a high-quality annual meeting for their members since 2005. On behalf of the Central and Scientific Planning Committees, we look forward to hosting you in Ottawa for an exceptional educational event with unique opportunities to network and socialize with your colleagues.
Todd F. Hatchette President, AMMI Canada
Carmen L. CharltonPresident, CACMID
CENTRAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (CPC)COMITÉ DE PLANIFICATION
SCIENTIFIC PLANNING COMMITTEE (SPC)COMITÉ SCIENTIFIQUE
Co-ChairsCarmen L. CharltonTodd F. Hatchette
Scientific Planning Committee Co-ChairsIsabelle ChiuChristine TurenneTitus Wong
Co-TreasurersMatthew W. GilmourAndrew Simor
Sponsorship Committee Co-ChairsJeff FullerShariq Haider
Abstract Co-ChairsChristian LavalléeChristopher Lowe
Committee MembersTanis DingleSarah ForgieJessica MinionCaroline Quach
Co-ChairsIsabelle ChiuChristine TurenneTitus Wong
Committee MembersShelly BolotinWilliam ConnorsMelanie Di QuinzioTanis DingleChelsey EllisRamzi FattouhMatthew W. GilmourSusy Hota
Jennie JohnstoneRobert KozakChristian LavalléeLisa LiChristopher LoweMuhammad MorshedConar O’NeilDavid PatrickMichael PaynePeter PieroniSusan PoutanenEarl RubinJoanne SalmonYoko SchreiberPrameet M. Sheth
3BienvenueLe moment est venu de vous inviter à LA conférence canadienne annuelle pour les maladies infectieuses et le diagnostic microbiologique. À vos calendriers ! Du 3 avril au 6 avril 2019, la conférence annuelle de l’AMMI Canada – CACMID se déroulera à nouveau dans la capitale canadienne, à Ottawa, en Ontario. Dans cette ville située à l’intersection de trois rivières importantes, il est possible de profiter aussi bien de la nature que du cadre urbain. Les participants peuvent apprécier la superbe vue depuis la Colline du Parlement, se promener ou courir le long du fameux Canal Rideau, ou savourer un bon repas dans le populaire Marché By, ou encore sur Elgin Street. Nous reconnaissons que le lieu où nous nous rencontrerons est un territoire non cédé qui appartient traditionnellement à la nation algonquine. La conférence annuelle de l’AMMI Canada – CACMID cherche à soutenir les intérêts communs des étudiants, des technologistes médicaux et des professionnels spécialisés en diagnostic microbiologique, en gestion antimicrobienne, en maladies infectieuses, en contrôle et en prévention des infections, ainsi qu’en santé publique. Nous vous invitons à nouveau à partager les résultats de vos recherches avec vos collègues et à soumettre un résumé pour la conférence annuelle de l’AMMI Canada – CACMID. Pour les étudiants et les stagiaires, il s’agit d’une excellente occasion de perfectionner vos compétences en
matière de présentation, et de nombreux prix sont à votre portée. Veuillez cliquer sur ce lien pour soumettre votre résumé. La date limite pour la soumission est le 7 janvier 2019.Comme d’habitude, le comité de planification scientifique travaille fort à la mise en place d’une conférence qui saura susciter l’intérêt d’un vaste auditoire. Nous cherchons à mettre de l’avant des sujets qui sont à la fine pointe du domaine, ainsi que des conférenciers remarquables, afin d’assurer l’excellence de la discussion scientifique. Nous préparons des thèmes qui touchent à la médecine tropicale, aux changements comportementaux, aux controverses cliniques en maladies infectieuses, en diagnostic microbiologique et en vaccins, ainsi qu’à des sujets chauds en matière de diagnostic microbiologique et de maladies infectieuses chez les adultes et les enfants. Depuis 2005, l’AMMI Canada et la CACMID collaborent pour offrir à leurs membres une conférence annuelle de qualité. Le comité central et le comité de planification scientifique se réjouissent à l’idée de vous recevoir à Ottawa, à l’occasion de cet événement éducatif exceptionnel, au cours duquel vous aurez l’opportunité de réseauter et de socialiser avec vos collègues.
Todd F. Hatchette Président, AMMI Canada
Carmen L. CharltonPrésidente, CACMID
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEECOMITÉ DE PARRAINAGE
COLLABORATING SOCIETIES
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory ScienceSociété canadienne de science de laboratoire médical
Co-ChairsJeff FullerShariq Haider
Committee MembersSteven J. Drews Romina Reyes Daniel Smyth Donald VinhDeborah Yamamura
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Are You a Member?
To join AMMI Canada please contact:Terence WuerzSecretary, AMMI Canada
c/o AMMI Canada Secretariat192 Bank StreetOttawa, ON K2P 1W8Toll-free: 1 (866) 467-1215Tel.: (613) 260-3233 ext. 103Fax: (613) [email protected] more information on AMMI Canada visit: www.ammi.ca
To join CACMID please contact:Matthew W. GilmourSecretary Treasurer, CACMID
c/o National Microbiology Laboratory1015 Arlington StreetWinnipeg, MB R3E 3R2Fax: (204) [email protected] more information on CACMID visit: www.cacmid.ca
ObjectivesThe AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference provides an interactive venue where experts in the fields of diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and public health meet. The conference attracts attendees from across Canada and internationally. As in previous years, the 2019 conference will provide updates on a variety of topics to a diverse audience of clinicians, microbiologists, laboratory technologists, public health professionals, infection prevention and control practitioners, students and residents.In addition to the pre-meeting workshops, the program will offer plenary sessions, state of the art clinical lectures, a special lecture, integrated symposia, short oral presentations, poster presentations, workshops and interactive clinical vignettes. The Incubator competition also returns this year as a forum where you can share your novel approaches to common challenges. We look forward to your submissions and your pitch. The 2019 meeting will be a chance for attendees to showcase their research as well as get up to speed with the latest in the areas of microbiology, adult and paediatric infectious diseases and related subjects. Dynamic expert speakers will be invited from across Canada and internationally to ensure another exciting meeting.
In addition to the scientific component, the meeting will provide ample opportunity for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and reconnect with colleagues.
The 2019 meeting will address topics including:n Tropical Medicinen Behavioural Changen Clinical Controversies in Infectious
Disease and Diagnostic Microbiology
n Advances in the Development of a Universal Influenza Vaccine
n What’s Hot in Adult and Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology?
And a whole lot more!
Meet & Greet ReceptionDate: Thursday, April 4Time: 17:15-19:00Location: Exhibit Hall
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEET AND GREET RECEPTION.
Whether you would like to share your experiences of the conference so far, discuss the day’s biggest debates or simply enjoy a drink and hors d’oeuvres before dinner, the meet and greet reception is the perfect place to make new acquaintances and catch up with old friends.
Join the conference planning committees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and fellow delegates in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, while enjoying light refreshments during this cocktail reception.
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Merit and Association Awards PresentationsThursday, April 4
Awards PresentationsAMMI Canadan Distinguished Service Awardn Lifetime Achievement Awardn Honorary Membership Awardn AMMI Canada – bioMérieux
Post Residency Fellowship in Microbial Diagnostics
CACMIDn John G. FitzGerald – CACMID
Outstanding Microbiologist Award
CCMn Canadian College of
Microbiologists (CCM) Distinguished Service Award
CFIDn Canadian Foundation for
Infectious Diseases (CFID) Dr. Juan A. Embil Award for Excellence in Infectious Diseases Research
n Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) Dr. John M. Embil Mentorship Award in Infectious Diseases
JAMMIn Dr. Lindsay E. Nicolle Award for
original research published in the Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (JAMMI)
Poster and Research Awards PresentationsSaturday, April 6
POSTER AND ORAL(Student / Technologist / Trainee Awards)n Association of Medical
Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada Poster Award
n Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) Poster Award
n Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) Student Oral Presentation Award
n Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) Technologist Poster Award
n Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) Poster Award
n Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) Dr. Kenneth Rozee Memorial Poster Award
n Dr. Susan King Paediatric Abstract Award
CFIDn AMMI Canada Medical Student
Research Awardsn Canadian Foundation for
Infectious Diseases (CFID) Summer Student Research Awards
n Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID)
n Safe Drinking Water Pilot Grant
AMMI Canadan Journal of the Association of
Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (JAMMI) Trainee Review Article Award
n Trainee Research Awardn Young Investigator Award
Join your colleagues, friends, competitors or just challenge yourself to a 5K Bug Run/Walk sponsored by the Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases.For more information visit the CFID website at www.researchid.com.
5th Annual
Saturday, April 6
6CCM Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 3 Time: 07:30-12:00
Breakfast Provided Location: The Westin OttawaCost: $80 plus 13% tax
Full details of the program, including specific objectives, will be provided in the Preliminary Program.Information on the requirements for membership in the Canadian College of Microbiologists is available at www.ccm.ca.
Trainees’ DayDate: Wednesday, April 3Time: 12:30 – 17:00
Coffee & Tea Break ProvidedLocation: The Westin OttawaCost: Regular rate
$50 plus 13% taxTrainee Member rate* – no charge
*For AMMI Canada Members-in-Training and CACMID Student Members training in clinical microbiology
Trainees’ Day is an afternoon of interactive sessions for trainees in adult and paediatric infectious disease and clinical and medical microbiology, held at the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2019. Sessions provide a chance to hear from experts in the field about topics outside of the
conventional medical curriculum, with a focus on professional development and employment options. It is also a great opportunity to meet peers and future colleagues from around the country.The cost is $50 or free of charge for AMMI Canada Members-in-Training and CACMID Student Members training in clinical microbiology. Membership status must be confirmed or in progress (application submitted) at the time of registration. For planning purposes, we ask that you please register only if you are able to attend, and to notify the conference secretariat should your plans change.We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa, ON!
TRAINEES’ DAY RECEPTIONDate: Wednesday, April 3 Time: 7:00-18:00 Location: The Westin OttawaFollowing Trainees’ Day, mingle with fellow trainees, speakers, and the boards of AMMI Canada and CACMID over light snacks and beverages.
The CCM Workshop and Trainees’ Day are the perfect complements to the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. Both are optional and open to everyone interested – even if they are not attending the conference.
To register for these activities please visit the annual conference sections of either the AMMI Canada (www.ammi.ca) or CACMID (www.cacmid.ca) websites and follow the instructions to register online.
AMMI Canada – CACMID Special LectureDate: Thursday, April 4Time: 16:15-17:15 Location: The Westin OttawaThe Special Lecture will be held following the Merit and Association Awards. Full Details will be provided in the Preliminary Program.
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Exhibit HallINTERESTED IN JOINING THE SHOW?The 2018 show drew more than 500 delegates. Exhibiting your products and services gives you a showcase at Canada’s largest gathering of technologists, microbiologists, and infectious disease specialists.For more information about becoming an exhibitor please visit the annual conference sections of both the AMMI Canada (www.ammi.ca) and CACMID (www.cacmid.ca) websites or contact Dianne Comeau at Unconventional Planning at [email protected].
The IncubatorSubmission Deadline: Monday, January 7, 2019 N.B. Please submit using the Abstract Submission Site. There is a section whereby you can identify you are submitting for “The Incubator”.We are seeking novel and creative strategies that have the potential to stimulate significant change in any area related to Clinical Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Medicine (in the area of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology), Infection Prevention and Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship or Public Health.These include new and creative approaches to problems encountered in the lab, in the clinical setting or in the classroom. They may include (but are not limited to) inventions, new product design, new diagnostic assays, transformative quality or process improvements, or novel educational initiatives.The new and creative approaches will first be presented in poster format on Thursday, April 4th for initial review and judging. You must be at your poster at a time to be specified, as anonymous judging will take place at this time. After judging, selected poster submissions will be chosen for an oral “pitch” on Saturday, April 6th. Your “pitch” should convey the nature of your project in an informative and energetic manner. You will have 3 minutes to state your case. You may prepare a maximum of 5 PowerPoint Slides (includes title
slide) to be shown during your presentation but you do not have to use slides. Following your “pitch”, there will be a 3-minute question and answer period followed by an audience vote.Presentations will be adjudicated based on originality, creativity, applicability, ease of duplication, sustainability and overall significance.First Prize: A $1,500 cash prize will be awarded to the winning submission.Second Prize: A complimentary full registration for the next year’s conference will be awarded to the runner-up (cannot be redeemed for monetary value).
Projects submitted for consideration to The Incubator are to be submitted by Monday, January 7, 2019 through the abstract submission site. Please ensure you check off the appropriate check box. All accepted projects will be acknowledged on or around February 6, 2019. The presenting author must be registered for the conference by Tuesday, February 19, 2019. If registration is not complete by this date, the submission will be removed and will not be published.
Previous WinnersSolar-Powered Oxygen Delivery: Reducing Childhood Pneumonia Deaths in Low-Resource SettingsQaasim Mian presented the innovation at the 2017 annual conference.
Automated Texting and EmailVictor Leung presented the innovation at the 2016 annual conference.
The Automated Antimicrobial Prescription Surveillance System (APPS)Vincent Nault presented the innovation at the 2013 annual conference.
MRSAid Photodisinfection ProjectTitus Wong presented the innovation at the 2012 annual conference.
8Call for Clinical VignettesSubmission Deadline: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Do you have a cool and/or fascinating case to share?We are looking for challenging and head-scratching cases, with a clear teaching point or two, for presentation during this popular interactive session. The audience, using an audience response system, will work through the case and attempt to solve it in the best tradition of famous sleuths like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.Please consider submitting your most interesting clinical and laboratory cases for consideration by sending a brief outline of the case including: clinical presentation, investigations, diagnosis and treatment, and a short discussion on the instructive value of the case (about 200 words). Clearly identify the take-home message that you would like your case to illustrate. Please include two multiple-choice questions that would be suitable for the “clicker” audience response system. We like a variety of cases; they can be lengthy and complicated or quick and simple – you decide what you think might be of interest and of educational value for the audience. The audience consists of clinicians and laboratorians at all stages in their careers, as such the ideal cases provide a basis for a vigorous discussion on many relevant aspects.
If your case is selected, we will work with you to prepare slides for presentation at the meeting. Your final slide presentation of the case will include a description of the clinical presentation, investigations and management, as well as the interactive audience questions. Selected presenters will also have the opportunity for their clinical vignettes to be published in the official Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (JAMMI) following the conference.Cases will be adjudicated based on: n purpose (how representative and
relevant the topic is to the audience)n format (progressive disclosure
of case)n novelty of case (potential for
interesting learning points for the audience)
n quality of writing of submitted abstract (style points)
You will be notified on or around December 17, 2018 whether your case has been selected. You can expect to be involved in presenting and discussing the case during the clinical vignettes session, Saturday, April 6, 2019.Those cases not selected for presentation as a clinical vignette will be considered for poster presentation as a case report. The deadline for submission of clinical cases is December 2, 2018.
Cases must be submitted by email to [email protected] NOT submit the cases through the regular abstract submission process.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Education GrantsAMMI CanadaFor Members-in-Training currently enrolled in Infectious Disease or Medical Microbiology training programs only
EligibilityThe applicant must currently be enrolled in an Infectious Disease or Medical Microbiology training program AND be an AMMI Canada Member-in-Training in good standing. To be eligible, the applicant must register for the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2019 and pay the full student conference registration fee. One-day registrants are not eligible. New AMMI Canada membership applications are only eligible if approved or in progress (application submitted) prior to the commencement of the conference on April 3, 2019. Each applicant is eligible for only one grant per annual conference.ApplicationAn education grant application form will be available at the registration desk during the conference or can be
downloaded from the AMMI Canada website annual conference section (www.ammi.ca). This form can be completed during the conference and handed in at the registration desk or be completed after the conference and sent to [email protected] or faxed to 613-260-3235. All forms must be received by the AMMI Canada secretariat no later than Monday, April 29, 2019.n $250 for Members-in-Training
attending from Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and USA (Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine)
n $500 for Members-in-Training attending from PEI, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Nunavut
n $750 for Members-in-Training attending from British Columbia, NWT, Yukon, USA (all other states), and International
N.B: Members-in-Training attending from the city of Ottawa are ineligible for grants.
9Appel de vignettes cliniquesDate limite pour les soumissions :Dimanche le 2 décembre 2018
Avez-vous un cas étonnant ou fascinant à partager ? Nous sommes à la recherche de cas complexes et difficiles à résoudre, qui impliquent un ou deux points pédagogiques précis, pour une séance de présentations interactives. Le public, à l’aide d’un système de réponses d’auditoire, cherchera à résoudre le cas à la manière de grands détectives tels que Sherlock Holmes et Hercule Poirot.Veuillez penser à soumettre vos cas cliniques ou vos cas de laboratoire les plus intéressants, en nous faisant parvenir un bref résumé du cas, incluant : la présentation clinique, les recherches cliniques, le diagnostic et le traitement, ainsi qu’une discussion relative à la valeur pédagogique du cas (environ 200 mots). Identifiez clairement le message à retenir, c’est-à-dire ce que vous souhaitez que votre cas représente. Veuillez inclure deux questions à choix multiples qui conviendraient au système « par clics » de réponses d’auditoire. Nous apprécions une variété de cas : ils peuvent être longs et compliqués, ou rapides et simples – c’est à vous de choisir ce qui pourrait susciter l’intérêt de l’auditoire, tout en ayant une valeur pédagogique. L’auditoire comprendra des cliniciens et des spécialistes de laboratoire qui en sont à diverses étapes de leurs
carrières – ainsi, les cas idéaux offrent une base pour mener à une discussion animée, qui touchera à un grand nombre d’aspects pertinents. Si votre cas est choisi, nous travaillerons avec vous à la préparation des diapositives pour votre présentation. Votre diapositive finale comprendra une description de la présentation, des recherches et de la gestion cliniques, ainsi que les questions interactives à l’intention de l’auditoire. Après la présentation, les conférenciers sélectionnés auront également l’occasion de publier leurs vignettes cliniques dans le Journal officiel de l’Association pour la microbiologie médicale et l’infectiologie (AMMI) Canada, JAMMI. Les cas seront évalués en fonction des facteurs suivants :n pertinence (le cas devrait être
représentatif et adapté à l’auditoire) n format (description progressive
du cas)n caractère novateur (le cas contient
des points pédagogiques intéressants pour l’auditoire)
n qualité de rédaction du résumé soumis (style, éléments compris)
Si votre cas est retenu, nous vous en informerons le 17 décembre 2018 au plus tard. Vous pourrez alors vous attendre à présenter et à participer à la discussion du cas durant la séance des vignettes cliniques, qui aura lieu le samedi 6 avril 2019.
Les cas n’ayant pas été retenus pour être présentés comme vignettes cliniques seront considérés pour des présentations par affiches, en tant que rapports de cas. La date limite pour soumettre vos cas clinique est le 2 décembre 2018. Les cas doivent être soumis par courriel, à l’adresse suivante : [email protected].
Ne soumettez PAS de cas en passant par le processus habituel de soumission de résumés. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez communiquer avec [email protected].
Education GrantsCACMIDFor Technical Staff and Clinical Microbiology Fellows
EligibilityApplicants must be microbiology laboratory technologists or technicians, or clinical microbiology fellows registered in a Canadian training program, and all must be active members of CACMID. Each applicant is eligible for only one grant per annual conference.ApplicationAn education grant application form will be available at the registration desk during the conference or can be downloaded from the Ottawa 2019 web page on the CACMID website (www.cacmid.ca). This form can be completed during the conference and handed in at the registration desk or be completed after the conference and mailed to the CACMID Secretary Treasurer (www.cacmid.ca/contact-us) no later than Monday, April 29, 2019.
n $250 for Technical staff attending from Ontario
n $500 for Technical staff attending from Manitoba and Québec
n $750 for Technical staff attending from Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland
n $1,000 for Technical staff attending from NWT, Yukon, and Nunavut
N.B: Clinical microbiology fellows enrolled in a Canadian training program may submit itemized expenses with receipts to a maximum of $1,000.
10Abstract Submission and PresentationSubmission Deadline: Monday, January 7, 2019You are invited to submit abstracts related to all aspects of clinical microbiology and infectious disease including epidemiological, diagnostic, environmental, medical and basic sciences. Abstracts related to education in microbiology and infectious diseases are also welcome.
Topic Categories:n Basic / experimental sciencen Antimicrobials n Antimicrobial Stewardship n Diagnostic laboratory methods,
studies, and surveillance n HIV and AIDS n Virology n Bacteriology n Mycology n Parasitology n Sexually transmitted infections n Infection prevention and control /
Health care epidemiology n Travel medicine and tropical
diseases n Public health n Clinical infectious diseases n Education n Environmental / Food
microbiology n Paediatrics n Other
To be considered, an abstract must comply with the rules of submission set out by the Abstract Committee. Before submitting an abstract, it is strongly recommended that the entire “Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts” section be thoroughly reviewed. Submitted abstracts that do not conform to the prescribed format will be rejected.Abstracts will be judged on scientific content, interest, and relevance to infectious diseases and microbiology.The annual conference accommodates a fixed number of oral presentations and a limited number of posters.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTSA. Preparation and Structure
of AbstractsPlease read the following and refer to the Sample Abstract on page 12.1. Abstracts cannot exceed 300
words as identified in the submissionsystem. Submissions of abstractsexceeding 300 words will not bepermitted. It is recommended thatyou prepare your abstract’s text priorto submission and save a copy onyour PC. The text can later becopied and pasted into the onlinesubmission form. Please note thatthe submission site’s wordcounting mechanism may differslightly from other word processors(i.e. MS Word). It is recommendedthat you prepare your abstract to
be sufficiently under the word limit to accommodate if needed.
2. A “blinded” review and selectionprocess will be used to identifyabstracts for presentation.Therefore, no identifying featuressuch as names of authors and theiraffiliations, names of hospitals,medical schools, clinics or citiesmay be listed in the title or text ofthe abstract. The names ofauthors and their affiliations(institutions) are enteredseparately when you submit theabstract online.
3. Title: Your title cannot exceed50 words (submissions of titlesexceeding 50 words will not bepermitted). The title should beconcise and clearly reflect thecontent of the abstract. Capitalizethe first letter of each word, exceptprepositions, articles and speciesnames. Spell out and italicize namesof organisms. There should be noperiod at the end of the title.
4. Abstract Text: Your abstract textcannot exceed 300 words(submissions of text exceeding300 words will not be permitted).Abstracts should state briefly andclearly the objectives, methods,results and conclusions of the work.Objective(s):Clearly state the purpose ofthe work presented.Methods:Describe your selection of
observations or experimental subjects clearly and concisely.Results:Present your results in a logical sequence in text and/or tables. Illustrations should be avoided.Conclusion(s): Emphasize new and important aspects of the study and conclusions that are drawn from them.Abstracts not written in the format illustrated in the Sample Abstract will be rejected.
5. Authors: List the first and lastnames of ALL authors. Middleinitials are optional.
6. Affiliations: List each author’sinstitution, city and province.Use standard abbreviations forthe province (e.g. ON, AB, BC).
7. Tables (and figures) if necessary:Acknowledging abstract word limits,the use of tables or figures shouldbe limited to one table (or figure) ifnecessary. N.B.: if using a formattedtable, listed data WILL BE INCLUDEDin the abstract’s word count. Figures(images) containing excessive textcan also be deemed to infringe uponan abstract’s word count, which willbe at the discretion of the AbstractCommittee. Only tables of four (4)columns or fewer can be guaranteedinclusion in a published abstract;larger tables may be considered,space permitting.
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11Abstract Submission and Presentation (Continued)B. Important Information1. All abstracts must be submitted
using the online submission site/form. Amendments to previous submissions are to be made online, up to the submission deadline.n New users: Please select Register
a New Account to create your sign in credentials. This is required to make abstract submissions and amendments.
n Returning users: Please sign in using your email and password to manage new or existing abstract submissions.
2. You are permitted to submit more than one abstract using the same email address and password for each abstract.
3. Ensure that you have approval from all authors to submit your abstract.
4. Authors will be asked to indicate their preferred means of presentation. N.B.: THE ABSTRACT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELECT THE FINAL PRESENTATION FORMAT IN ORDER TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CONFERENCE PLANNING.n Poster presentation onlyn Oral presentation onlyn Poster or Oral presentation
5. For poster presentations: the poster boards are 4’ high x 8’ wide (121.92 cm x 243.84 cm). The poster boards are Velcro and pin friendly. Depending on the number of approved poster submissions, the Abstract Committee may opt to split each poster surface between two presenters. Poster
presenters will be informed of the appropriate, maximum allowable size for their poster upon acceptance.
6. If you are submitting an abstract as a competing STUDENT poster or oral presentation, you must be in training or have completed your training less than nine (9) months before the annual conference. Please ensure you check one of the “Yes – please consider…” options in the Award section of the online submission form. Only one abstract per student/trainee may be submitted for the competition.
7. The Secretariat and Abstract Review Committee will only correspond with the submitting author. The submitting author is the individual who registered and submitted the abstract. The system cannot change the contact information after submission.
8. The Abstract Committee will schedule all presentations. In the event of a scheduling conflict, the presentation can be made by a co-author.
9. Abstracts will not be printed for distribution at the conference. They will be made available online through the conference websites at www.ammi.ca or www.cacmid.ca. Abstracts will be published in the Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (JAMMI) following the conference.
C. The Submission Process/ Amending a Submission
1. Log into the submission system when your abstract’s text is
Hotel InformationRates are available 3 days prior and 3 days after the annual conference, subject to availability at the time of the reservations.To make an online reservation please visit the annual conference sections of www.ammi.ca or www.cacmid.ca and follow the hotel reservation instructions.Be sure to use the conference link to ensure you receive the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference rates.If you are making a telephone reservation, please call and identify yourself as an AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference attendee.
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12prepared. Log in by entering your email address and the password you chose when you registered with the system.
2. When you click the “Log In” button you will be taken to a screen to create a new abstract submission. Please read the instructions on this screen carefully. If you have already submitted an abstract and you would like to make changes, you can click “Amend A Previous Submission”. Corrections to abstracts can only be made until the deadline for abstract submission, January 7, 2019.
3. Follow the instructions listed to complete all necessary fields. Some questions are marked with an asterisk (*), which indicates that a field is mandatory. We cannot accept your abstract until these questions have been answered. Once you have completed all required fields, click the “Submit” button, which will save your current abstract submission. The page that follows will display the status of your submission – Complete or Incomplete. N.B.: ONLY COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND PEER REVIEWED.
4. Upon successful electronic submission of your abstract, you will receive a confirmation by email with your abstract’s reference code and a PDF preview of your submission.
SAMPLE ABSTRACT:Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates in the Province of Québec: 2010 - 2012Brigitte Lefebvre1, Annie-Claude Labbé1, Sylvie Venne1,2, Gilles Lambert1, Claude Fortin1, Anne-Marie Bourgault1, Cécile Tremblay1
1Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Montréal, QC, 2Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux du Québec, Montréal, QCBackground: Monitoring antimicrobial resistance of N. gonorrhoeae is necessary to detect trends in antimicrobial resistance, increases in minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and to assist in the development of treatment guidelines. The emergence of antibiotic resistance, especially cephalosporins is a major public health challenge. Methods: N. gonorrhoeae strains isolated in clinical laboratories throughout the province were submitted to the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec where their susceptibility profile to azithromycin, cefixime, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin and spectinomycin was determined by the agar dilution method as recommended by CLSI. Results: A total of 2212 strains (902 in 2010, 797 in 2011 and 513 in 2012 [partial data]) were analyzed (women 632 [28.5%], men 1572 [71.1%], unknown 8 [0.4%]). All strains were susceptible to cefixime, ceftriaxone and spectinomycin, 816 (36.9%) strains were resistant to ciprofloxacin and 26 (1.2%) resistant to azithromycin (MIC≥2 mg/L). Distribution of azithromycin MICs were 2 mg/L (n=3), 4 mg/L (n=2), 8 mg/L (n=6) and 16 mg/L (n=15). Among the strains resistant to azithromycin, 5 were also resistant to ciprofloxacin. Reduced susceptibility (RS) to cefixime (MIC 0.125 mg/L or 0.25 mg/L) was identified in 63 strains (7.0%) in 2010 (MIC=0.125 mg/L [n=61] and 0.25 mg/L [n=2]), 78 (9.8%) in 2011 (MIC=0.125 mg/L [n=72] and 0.25 mg/L [n=6]) and 24 (4.7%) in 2012 (MIC=0.125 mg/L [n=20] and 0.25 mg/L [n=4]). These strains were sensitive to azithromycin, spectinomycin and ceftriaxone, but resistant (97.6%) to ciprofloxacin. Five strains with RS to ceftriaxone (also RS to cefixime) were identified (MIC=0.125 mg/L); one in 2010, one in 2011 and three in 2012. The proportion of RS to cefixime strains is not higher among men (7.1%) than women (8.4%). For 2012, more complete data will be presented including MICs for tigecycline, ertapenem and gentamicin. Conclusions: Reduced susceptibility to cefixime has emerged in Québec although it remains at very low level. Furthermore, resistance to another treatment option, azithromycin, is also emerging. This highlights the need to continue our resistance-monitoring program to support public health interventions.
Abstract Submission and Presentation (Continued)D. Acknowledgement1. Abstracts will be subject to peer
review by at least two (2) members of the Abstract Review Committee. Submitting authors will be notified of abstract acceptance/ rejection, date, time and format of presentation on or around February 6, 2019.
2. The presenting author must be registered for the conference by Tuesday, February 19, 2019. If registration is not completed by this date, the abstract will be removed and will not be published.
3. If an abstract is to be withdrawn, the AMMI Canada – CACMID Conference Secretariat must be advised in writing ([email protected]) by Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Important: Canceling your conference registration WILL NOT automatically withdraw your abstract.
4. If an abstract is accepted, an author must attend the conference and present the work in person (on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday – as scheduled by the Abstract Committee and cannot be changed). If a presenting author withdraws an abstract after Tuesday, February 19, 2019, or does not attend the session for which he/she has been scheduled, the author will be prohibited from presenting abstracts at the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference for a period of three (3) years. Those subject to this penalty will be informed in writing.
5. If you have difficulties submitting your abstract or if you require any additional information, please contact the Conference Secretariat ([email protected]).
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13Student / Technologist / Trainee Awards CompetitionAwards will be presented to the six best poster presentations, and one best student oral presentation, by students/trainees attending and presenting at the annual conference.Each of the following awards consists of $800 and an engraved plaque: n Association of Medical Microbiology
and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada Poster Award
n Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) Poster Award
n Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) Student Oral Presentation Award
n Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) Technologist Poster Award
n Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) Poster Award
n Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) Dr. Kenneth Rozee Memorial Poster Award
The following award consists of $500 and an engraved plaque: n Dr. Susan King Paediatric
Abstract Award (trainees, paediatric topics only)
EligibilityIndividual students, residents and fellows are eligible for one award. Students/trainees must be in training or have completed their training less than nine (9) months before the annual conference. Candidates are required to have significantly contributed to the investigation and to present the work. Work relevant to all aspects of microbiology and infectious diseases will be considered for poster OR oral presentation.Awards presentations will take place Saturday, April 6, 2019.Please complete this fillable form and return it to the attention of the Conference Secretariat by Email [email protected] or Fax (613-260-3235).
N.B.n Only one prize will be awarded per student/trainee. The student/trainee must
be the first author of the abstract and present as scheduled (poster presentations for judging on Thursday; oral presentations on Thursday or Friday).
n Only one abstract per student/trainee may be submitted for the competition.n Applicants to the CACMID Technologist Poster Award must be current
CACMID members.n In order to be considered for oral presentation award, the presenter must be
a student/technologist or trainee.n The Abstract Committee reserves the right to select the final presentation
format in order to meet the needs of conference planning.
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Concours pour les prix aux étudiants, aux technologues et aux stagiairesDes prix seront décernés aux six meilleures présentations par affiche et à une présentation orale faites par un étudiant ou stagiaire présent et présentant à la conférence annuelle.Chacun des prix suivants inclut un montant de 800 $ et une plaque grave :n Prix de la meilleure affiche de
l’Association pour la microbiologie médicale et l’infectiologie (AMMI) Canada
n Prix de la meilleure affiche de l’Association canadienne de microbiologie clinique et des maladies infectieuses (CACMID)
n Prix de la meilleure présentation orale par un(e) étudiant(e) de l’Association canadienne de microbiologie clinique et des maladies infectieuses (CACMID)
n Prix de la meilleure affiche des technologues de l’Association canadienne de microbiologie clinique et des maladies infectieuses (CACMID)
n Prix de la meilleure affiche du Collège Canadien des Microbiologistes (CCM)
n Prix commémoratif Kenneth Rozee du Collège Canadien des Microbiologistes (CCM) pour la meilleure affiche
Le prix suivant inclut un montant de 500 $ et une plaque gravée :n Prix Dre Susan King de la meilleure
affiche (stagiaires, sujets pédiatriques seulement)
AdmissibilitéLes étudiants, résidents et moniteurs cliniques sont admissibles à un seul prix. Les étudiants ou stagiaires doivent être en formation ou avoir terminé leur formation moins de neuf (9) mois avant la tenue de la conférence annuelle. Les candidats doivent avoir contribué de façon significative à l’étude et doivent présenter le travail. Nous examinerons le travail fait relativement à tous les aspects de la microbiologie et de l’infectiologie pour les présentations par affiches ou la présentation orale.La remise des prix aura lieu le samedi 6 avril 2019. Veuillez remplir le formulaire et le retournez par courriel à l’attention du Secrétariat de la conférence à [email protected] ou par télécopieur au (613-260-3235).
N.B.n Un seul prix sera décerné par étudiant/stagiaire. L’étudiant ou le stagiaire doit
être le premier auteur de l’abrégé et doit être présent pour les présentations d’affiches le jeudi et pour les présentations orales le jeudi/vendredi.
n L’étudiant ou le stagiaire ne peut soumettre qu’un seul abrégé au concours.n Les candidats au Prix de la meilleure affiche des technologues doivent être
membres en règle de CACMID.n Pour être éligible à un prix pour une présentation orale, le présentateur doit
être un étudiant, un technologue ou un stagiaire.n Le Comité des abrégés se réserve le droit de choisir le format de la présentation
finale pour répondre aux besoins de planification de la conférence.
Travel DiscountsThe AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference Secretariat has secured special discount options with these official transportation suppliers:
15Registration InformationEarly Bird (February 19, 2019)* Full Rate
Full Conference Daily Rate Full Conference Daily Rate
Member $525 $365 $630 $420
Non-Member $785 $525 $890 $575
Student Member** $175 $100 $225 $115
Student Non-Member** $225 $150 $275 $165
Payment PolicyConference registrations are not considered confirmed until full payment is received. All conference registration fees must be paid prior to commencement of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2019 (April 3, 2019). This includes payment for all optional events.
Cancellation PolicyCancellation request must be submitted in writing. Those received on or before February 19, 2019 – 100% refund; those received on or before March 12, 2019 – 50% refund; those received after March 12, 2019, cannot be refunded. An administration fee of $50 will be deducted. Registrations may be transferred at any time without penalty.* Payment must be received before the early bird
fee cut-off date of February 19, 2019.
** A letter of attestation from the teaching institution indicating the registrant is enrolled in a full-time program must accompany the registration.
Politique de paiementLes inscriptions à la conférence ne son considérées confirmées qu’à la réception du paiement intégral. Tous les droits d’inscription à la conférence annuelle d’AMMI Canada – CACMID doivent être payés avant le début de la conférence (3 avril 2019), y compris le paiement pour les événements facultatifs.
Politique d’annulationLes demandes d’annulation doivent être soumises par écrit. Celles reçues avant le 19 février 2019 ou à cette date seront remboursées à 100 %; celles reçues avant le 12 mars 2019 ou à cette date seront remboursées à 50 %; et celles reçues après le 12 mars 2019 ne seront pas remboursées. Un coût d’administration de 50 $ sera déduit. Les inscriptions peuvent être transférées en tout temps, sans pénalité.* Le paiement doit être reçu avant l’échéance du
tarif des inscriptions hâtives du 19 février 2019.
** L’étudiant(e) doit fournir une lettre de l’établissement d’enseignement attestant qu’il (elle) est inscrit(e) à un programme d’études à temps plein.
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16Program at a Glance (Subject to change)
Wednesday, April 3CCM WorkshopAMMI Canada Council MeetingTrainees’ DayTrainees’ Day ReceptionCCM Board MeetingCACMID Board Meeting
Thursday, April 4RegistrationWorkshopAMMI Canada AGM & Sections MeetingPlenary: Tropical MedicineOral PresentationsExhibit Hall Open / Lunch in Exhibit HallPoster PresentationsThe Incubator Poster PresentationsIntegrated SymposiumCCM AGMInternet CaféState of the Art Clinical Lecture: Behavioural ChangeMerit and Association AwardsAMMI Canada – CACMID Special LectureMeet & Greet Reception
Friday, April 5RegistrationWorkshopCACMID AGMPlenary: Clinical Controversies in Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiologyco-developed with the Canadian Critical Care-Infectious Diseases Network (CCCIDN)Exhibit Hall Open / Lunch in Exhibit HallPoster PresentationsIntegrated SymposiumInternet CaféState of the Art Clinical Lecture: Advances in the Development of a Universal Influenza VaccineOral Presentations
Saturday, April 6CFID Bug RunRegistrationWorkshopPoster and Research AwardsThe Incubator: “The Pitch”Oral PresentationsInternet CaféPlenary: What’s Hot in Adult and Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology?Clinical Vignettes
General Information
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Dates and Deadlines
Clinical Vignette submissions: December 2, 2018Abstract submissions: January 7, 2019Preliminary program available: January 2019Abstract Acceptance communicated by email: on or around February 6, 2019Early bird registration: February 19, 2019Room rate expiration: February 19, 2019
