4th Annual Canadian Metabolomics Conference (CanMetCon)
From 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM EDT
Register and submit your abstracts for oral presentations or the poster session here. The registration fees are $150 CAD for students and $250 CAD plus taxes for all others. All fees are in $CAD and are subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Your registration fee includes a Welcome Reception on June 15, hot breakfast and lunch on June 15-16, and light refreshments during morning and afternoon coffee breaks on June 15-16. See you there!
If you need to cancel your registration, please do so by April 15, 2023. A $40 administration fee will apply.
Conference Full Information
CanMetCon Invited Speakers
We are pleased to announce our lineup of distinguished speakers for the upcoming conference!
Dr. Gary Miller
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Plenary Lecture
Exposomics: An Unintended Offspring of Metabolomics
Dr. Joerg Bohlmann
University of British Columbia
Plenary Lecture
Combining Metabolome and Transcriptome Profiling for Discovery and Bioengineering in Plant Metabolism: The Novel Anti-Diabetic Metabolite Montbretin A
Dr. Susan Sumner
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Plenary Lecture
Metabolomics and the Exposome in Precision Medicine, Precision Nutrition, and Precision Environmental Health
Dr. Shawn Whitehead
University of Western Ontario
Invited Speaker for Exposomics in Medicine
Multi-modal imaging approaches to identify inflammatory processes in the brain
Dr. Jacques Corbeil
Université Laval
Invited Speaker for Exposomics in Agriculture/Food/Cannabis
Omics and machine learning: a great pairing
Dr. Karl J. Jobst
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Invited Speaker for Exposomics in Environmental and Industrial Settings
Exposure to (micro)plastics and their decomposition products studied by cyclic ion mobility
Dr. Gerald Batist
McGill University
Invited Speaker for Exposomics in Clinical Applications
Reshaping cancer therapeutics with multi-omics profiling
Dr. Christoph Borchers
McGill University
Metabolomics combined with other Omics and Machine Learning
Dr. Philip Britz-McKibbin
McMaster University
Multiplexed CE-MS Technology for Assessment of Tobacco Smoke and Dietary Exposures for Global Health
Dr. David R. Goodlett
University of Victoria
Hunting for Novel Microbial Lipid Activities
Dr. James Harynuk
University of Alberta
Advances in GCxGC-MS for Exposomics and Environmental Analysis
Dr. Tao Huan
University of British Columbia
Driving Metabolomics Forward with Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Liang Li
University of Alberta
Global Metabolomics and Lipidomics: Technological Advances and Applications in Exposomics
Dr. Dajana Vuckovic
Concordia University
Mapping Human Metabolism of Mycotoxins using LC-HRMS/MS
Dr. David Wishart
University of Alberta
New Data and Software Resources for Characterizing the Exposome
Dr. Jianguo (Jeff) Xia
McGill University
A Big Data Analytics Framework for Exposomics
Conference Program
Check out our updated conference program below (pdf version is here)
Day 2 of our program includes oral presentation slots in four broad topics related to Exposomics in Medicine, Agriculture/Food/Cannabis, Environmental/Industrial Settings and Clinical Applications. Apply here to submit a talk abstract for consideration
Our conference will host a small poster session over the two days - apply here to register for a poster spot.
Session 1 - Session Chair: Dr. Jeff Xia (McGill University)
☐ Gary Miller (Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health)
Plenary Lecture: Exposomics: An Unintended Offspring of Metabolomics
☐ Dajana Vuckovic (Concordia University)
Mapping Human Metabolism of Mycotoxins using LC-HRMS/MS
☐ David Goodlett (University of Victoria)
Hunting for Novel Microbial Lipid Activities
Session 2 - Session Chair: Dr. David Goodlett (University of Victoria)
☐ David Wishart (University of Alberta)
New Data and Software Resources for Characterizing the Exposome
☐ Jeff Xia (McGill University)
A Big Data Analytics Framework for Exposomics
☐ Tao Huan (University of British Columbia)
Driving Metabolomics Forward with Artificial Intelligence
Session 3 - Session Chair: Dr. Tao Huan (University of British Columbia)
☐ Joerg Bohlmann (University of British Columbia)
Combining Metabolome and Transcriptome Profiling for Discovery and Bioengineering in Plant Metabolism: The Novel Anti-Diabetic Metabolite Montbretin A
☐ Philip Britz-McKibbin (McMaster University)
Multiplexed CE-MS Technology for Assessment of Tobacco Smoke and Dietary Exposures for Global Health
☐ James Harynuk (University of Alberta)
Advances in GCxGC-MS for Exposomics and Environmental Analysis
Session 4 - Session Chair: Dr. Dajana Vuckovic (Concordia University)
☐ Susan Sumner (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Plenary Lecture: Metabolomics and the Exposome in Precision Medicine, Precision Nutrition, and Precision Environmental Health
☐ Christoph Borchers (McGill University)
Metabolomics combined with other Omics and Machine Learning
☐ Liang Li (University of Alberta)
Global Metabolomics and Lipidomics: Technological Advances and Applications in Exposomics
Poster Presentation
SESSION 1 – Exposomics in Medicine
Session Chair: Dr. Liang Li (University of Alberta)
Invited speaker:
Dr. Shawn Whitehead (Western Institute for Neuroscience)
Multi-modal imaging approaches to identify inflammatory processes in the brain
Oral presentations:
- Rui Qin "Biomarker discovery with chemical isotope labeling LC-MS metabolomics"
- Lise Cougnaud "Impact of low-carbohydrate / high-protein diet and gut microbiota on the development of atherosclerosis in ApoE-knockout mice"
- Adriana Zardini Buzatto "Deciphering the Composition of Extracellular Vesicles: a Lipidomics Approach"
- Lun Zhang "A Quantitative Assay for Measuring 1000 Metabolites in Serum and Plasma"
SESSION 2 – Exposomics in Agriculture/Food/Cannabis
Session Chair: Dr. David Wishart (University of Alberta)
Invited speaker:
Dr. Jacques Corbeil (Université Laval)
Omics and machine learning: a great pairing
Oral presentations:
- Shuang Zhao "Development of a High-Coverage and Quantitative Metabolomics Assay for Targeted Analysis of Multiple Pathways"
- Oluwatosin Kuteyi "Investigating the degradation pathways of oxylipins"
- Ryan Dias "From Beans to Brew: Volatilomic Profiling of Coffee Beans During Roasting by GC×GC-TOFMS"
- Jacqueline Burton "Investigating salivary thiocyanate as a biomarker of cannabis and tobacco use patterns by capillary electrophoresis"
SESSION 3 – Exposomics in Environmental/Industrial Settings
Session Chair: Dr. James Harynuk (University of Alberta)
Invited speaker:
Karl Jobst (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Exposure to (micro)plastics and their decomposition products studied by cyclic ion mobility
Oral presentations:
- Kieran Tarazona Carrillo "Exposomics of crab gills and algae samples from Caribbean aquatic ecosystems"
- Soumen Kanti Manna “Effect of short-term N95 mask use on salivary metabolome, volatome and cardiopulmonary parameters of healthy young volunteers”
SESSION 4 – Exposomics and Clinical Applications
Session Chair: Dr. Christoph Borchers (McGill University)
Invited speaker:
Dr. Gerald Batist (McGill University)
Reshaping cancer therapeutics with multi-omics profiling
Oral presentations:
- Ryland Giebelhaus "GCXGC-TOFMS exposomics to track breastmilk and baby's urine metabolites in the first month of life"
- Zachary Kroezen "Multisegment Injection-Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry: Standardized Workflow for Large-Scale Metabolomic Studies
- Rupasri Mandal "Innovations and Applications of Quantitative Metabolomics in Human Health"
- Brent Gawey "Metabolomics of Perceived Psychological Stress in Ambulatory Working Adults: An Untargeted Analysis"
- Zhiqiang Pang "MetaboAnalystR 4.0 integrates highly efficient LC-MS/MS metabolomics data processing workflow towards more accurate biological insights"
Abstract Submission
Ready to share your research? Submit your abstract now for the Annual Canadian Metabolomics Conference 2023 using our online form. Submission deadline is extended until May 31, 2023, 4 p.m. PST
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Organizers
Scientific Committee:
Liang Li (Chair), David Wishart (co-Chair), Christoph Borcher (co-Chair)
Local Organizing Committee:
Michael Lowings (Conference Director), Juan Darius, Nargiza Chorieva, Philip Britz-McKibbin
Resources
Make the most of your conference experience by exploring the surrounding area. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a picturesque town located in Ontario, Canada, situated at the mouth of the Niagara River where it meets Lake Ontario.
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Hotel
Act fast to take advantage of the group rate for the Prince of Wales Hotel before Friday, May 12th.
Limited rooms are available, so make sure to book your discounted room as soon as possible.
Room Type: Single/Double
Rate on Wednesday/Thursday, June 14/15th is $249.00 CAD
Rate on Friday, June 16th $279.00 CAD
To receive the group rates, please contact the Hotel’s Reservations Department at 1-888-669-5566 and request “Reservations” or through the Hotel’s website (please enter the property -> Prince of Wales, event start date and Group ID number: 3633136 in the box to access your group rates).
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
Prince of Wales Hotel, Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
Check-in time is any time after 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is any time before 11:00 a.m. Front Desk will provide baggage storage for early arrivals and late check-outs. The Prince of Wales is 100% non–smoking property. A cleaning fee of $250.00 will be charged to the master account or the guest’ s personal account for those rooms in which a guest smokes. Complimentary self-serve parking is located at the rear of the hotel off King St. Please note only those spots marked “Reserved” and accompanied by a number are hotel parking. Please register your license plate at the front desk. All other parking is city metered and tagged. The Prince of Wales Hotel is not responsible for city parking fines in city lots located beside the hotel. Should you arrive before check-out time parking may be limited and valet parking is suggested during this time frame. Valet Parking is available from at the front doors of the hotel (6 Picton St.) with gratuities at the discretion of each guest.
Indoor pool and Whirlpool - 7am to 11pm access with guest room key – located on the main floor
Fitness Room - 24 hour access with guest room key – located on lover level
Business Center - 24 hour access with guest room key – beside hotel front desk
Noble Restaurant - main dining room located off the hotel lobby
Churchill Lounge – located off the main dining room
Drawing Room – serving Afternoon Tea - located off the hotel lobby
Secret Garden Spa – located on lower level
FAQs
Who books the accommodation? - Attendees book the accommodations independently. We received reduced group rates from the venue where the conference is happening, so feel free to book it.
Location details
Join us at the stunning Prince of Wales Hotel on Picton Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, for a conference that promises to be informative, engaging, and memorable.
Address: Prince of Wales Hotel, Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
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