Host-Pathogen Interactions COBRE Symposium
UND faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Annual Host-Pathogen COBRE Symposium to be held at the Gorecki Alumni Center.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) for Host-Pathogen Interactions is inviting researchers and clinicians interested in infection, immunity, and inflammation to participate in the Tenth Annual Host-Pathogen COBRE Symposium to be held as an in person event Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026, at the Gorecki Alumni Center on UND's campus. Registration is open until Oct.2, 2026. Registration is necessary to attend the symposium.
Keynote Speakers include:
•Andreas J. Bäumler, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of
Research, Depart. Medical Microbiology & Immunology, UC-Davis
-Dr. Bäumler is the 2026 UND Presidential HPI Keynote Speaker
•Lisa A. Rucks, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology,
Microbiology, and Immunology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
•Caitlyn Holmes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology
& Immunology, University of Minnesota Medical School
There will also be oral presentations from local investigators
This event aims to promote interaction and collaboration among researchers in the area and provide opportunities to learn about cutting-edge tools, approaches, and resources to advance their research in broad areas of infection and inflammation.
Registration
Free event registration is required.
This event is organized and funded by the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) for Host-Pathogen Interactions at UND.
Direct questions to Bernadette Meberg, Department of Biomedical Sciences, at 701.777.6929 or bernadette.meberg@UND.edu.