Name
Dinner and Presentation: The Lighter Side of Microbiologists!
Date & Time
Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description
  • The Lighter Side of Microbiologists: The study of Microbiology seems to attract an interesting collection of personalities.  In more than half a century in this field, Dr. Sattar  has amassed stories and memories of events that reveal the lighter side of Microbiologists. 
    Syed Sattar, Professor Emeritus of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
     
  • Education and Communication in Infection Prevention and Control: What's Changed and What's Coming
    1. Understand the Evolution of IPC Education: Explore the transformative changes in IPC education and communication over time. Gain an in-depth understanding of the historical context and key milestones that have shaped current practices.
    2. Evaluate Modern Strategies and Tools in Infection Prevention Education: Assess contemporary educational and communication tools emphasizing their effectiveness in IPC. Explore currently employed innovative methods and technologies and critically evaluate their impact on knowledge dissemination and behavior change in healthcare settings.
    3. Anticipate Future Trends in IPC Education and Communication: Examine emerging trends and future prospects in IPC education. Delve into cutting-edge tools and strategies that hold promise for advancing education and communication in the field, with a particular focus on staying ahead of infectious disease challenges in the coming years.
    Didier Pittet, Infection Control Programme & World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Resistance

Presentation will not be live streamed but it will be available on demand after the conference. 

Location Name
Salon BCD - Delta St. John's Conference Centre
Full Address
St. John's Convention Centre
50 New Gower St
St. John's NL A1C 1J3
Canada