Strep GBI 2026
Strep GBI 2026
Durham
30-31 March 2026
The Streptococcus Great Britain & Ireland 2026 meeting brought together Early Career Researchers (Masters students, PhD students, Postdocs, Fellows and Technicians) and experts to highlight cutting-edge research focused on crucial aspects of Streptococcal biology. This included evolution, genetics, cell biology, virulence mechanisms, host immune responses, epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of Streptococcal bacteria.
BlueSky: @strepgbi
Keynote Sessions
Angela Nobbs
University of Bristol
Tom Parks
Imperial College London
Matt Sulivan
University of East Anglia
Venue
Delve into stimulating discussions and presentations covering various aspects of Streptococcus bacteria research.
Engaging Discussions
Showcase Your Research
Present your research through oral or poster presentations to receive feedback, and spark insightful conversations during this interactive session.
Forge Meaningful Connections
Build valuable connections with fellow PhD students, postdocs, fellows and principle investigators to exchange ideas and advance your research.
Hosts
Karerra Djoko
Durham University
Helge Dorfmueller
University of Dundee
Alex McCarthy
Imperial College London
Prize Winners
Best Talks
Christopher Smith, Imperial College London
Liya Mathew, University of Bristol
Best Flash Talks
Lari-iaphi Warshong, Imperial College London
Joana Alves, Roslin Institute
Best Poster Presentations
Gabriel Ferrante, Imperial College London
Alice Elthridge, University of Bristol
Location
Venue
Durham University
Calman Learning Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
Public Transport
Durham Train Station
Parking
To be Confirmed
Durham Rail Station, DH1 4RB
Sponsors
Prizes Sponsored by:
Talk & Flash Talks:
Posters:
Full Schedule
March 30th 2026
10:20-10:30 Introduction
10:30-11:10 Keynote: Angela Nobbs, University of Bristol
Causes and consequences of Streptococcus-Candida interactions
11:10-12:10 Session I
12:10-12:25 Flash Talk I
12:30-13:30 Lunch & Posters
13:30-14:30 Session II
14:30-14:45 Flash Talk II
14:45-15:30 Refreshments & Posters
15:30-16:10 Session III
16:10-16:25 Flash Talk III
16:25-17:05 Keynote: Matthew Sullivan, University of East Anglia
A Cu-rious mechanism that protects Strep B from copper poisoning
17:07-19:00 Poster Session
19:00- Dinner
March 31st 2026
09:00-10:00 Session IV
10:00-11:00 Refreshments & Posters
11:00-12:20 Session V
12:20-13:30 Lunch & Posters
13:45-14:30 Keynote: Tom Parks, Imperial College London
Streptococcus pyogenes – lessons from the host
14:30-14:40 Prizes & Closing Remarks
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