May 04–07, 2026 | Village at Breckenridge, Breckenridge, CO, United States
Scientific Organizers:
Joseph P. Zackular, Kimberly Kline, Daria Van Tyne, and Mariana X. Byndloss
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Scientific Organizers: Joseph P. Zackular, Kimberly Kline, Daria Van Tyne, and Mariana X. Byndloss
Joseph P. Zackular, PhD
University of Pennsylvania
Kimberly Kline, PhD
University of Geneva
Daria Van Tyne, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
Mariana X. Byndloss, PhD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Important Deadlines
Meeting Summary
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most pressing global public health threats and the greatest challenge infectious diseases today. This Keystone Symposium aims to bring together world leaders focused on innovative strategies to combat drug-resistant bacterial infections. The program will highlight emerging treatments across a range of clinically relevant pathogens, with a focus on three key strategies: bacteriophage therapy, microbiome-based medicine, and harnessing host immunity.
By integrating basic and applied research, the meeting will foster collaboration across disciplines and career stages. Interactive sessions will explore both scientific opportunities and regulatory challenges, creating a forum for dialogue among researchers, clinicians, industry, and government agencies. This dynamic and diverse gathering is designed to spark new collaborations and drive transformative breakthroughs against deadly multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Check out the speaker highlights in the video below:
Unique Career Development Opportunities
This meeting will feature a Career Roundtable where trainees and early-career investigators will have the opportunity to interact with field leaders from across academic and industry sectors for essential career development advice and networking opportunities. Find out more about Career Roundtables here: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/diversity/career-development-initiatives
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