# 2025 Symposium ## expand\_more The 2025 MSI Symposium will be held on **Friday, November 7**, from 1-7pm at the [Science and Engineering Complex](https://seas.harvard.edu/tour/allston/1/science-and-engineering-complex-sec) at Harvard University. ![microbes](/sites/g/files/omnuum4981/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-08/colorful%20microbes%20watercolor_1.jpeg?h=04249680&itok=ItpODDr3) Open all sections Close all sections ### Scientific Program expand\_more [2025 Microbial Sciences Symposium Program ](/sites/g/files/omnuum4981/files/2025-10/2025%20MSI%20Symposium%20Program%20.pdf "2025 symposium program ") [2025 Microbial Sciences Symposium Schedule ](/sites/g/files/omnuum4981/files/2025-10/PRINT%202025%20Symposium%20schedule%20.pdf "2025 symposium schedule ") This year's symposium will feature talks by: - Yonatan Grad - Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - Kazuki Nagashima - Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University - Carolyn Elya - Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University - Ben Taylor - Associate Professor, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology - Smita Gopinath - Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - Thomas Bernhardt - Professor of Microbiology, Harvard Medical School - Samantha Miranda - Research Scientist, Broad Institute - David Johnston - Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University - Markus Basan - Associate Professor of Systems Biology - Lynn Bry - Professor of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital - Shira Weingarten-Gabbay - Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Harvard Medical School - Braden Tierney - Director of Exposomics and Microbial Data Sciences, Harvard Medical School ### Registration & Ticketing expand\_more **Registration is required to attend the MSI Symposium; tickets will NOT be sold at the door** This year’s registration fees are $15 for students and postdocs, or $30 for faculty, staff, industry scientists, and the public. You can purchase your symposium ticket through the [Harvard Box Office](https://www.boxoffice.harvard.edu/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=msi) website, over the phone, or by going to the ticket booth in the Smith Campus Center. Per ticket fees apply to phone or internet transactions, but there are no fees on tickets purchased in person. ***Registration closes end of day November 6th.*** Please note that cost should never be an issue to attend this event. Should you wish to inquire about scholarships or day-of volunteering, please email the MSI team at [msi@fas.harvard.edu. ](mailto:msi@fas.harvard.edu) This event is eligible for the student events fund (SEF). Students have until Tuesday, November 4, to request a ticket. ### Submit a poster abstract! expand\_more As part of the annual symposium, attendees are invited to participate in a poster session. If you would like to present a poster, please complete [this poster abstract submission form.](https://airtable.com/app1rpeqWR4EWWAbI/shrYcltbWn3MPw5fZ) Poster abstract submissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Abstract submission will close Friday, October 31 ***or*** when poster capacity is met. ### Venue & check-in instructions expand\_more The Science and Engineering Complex is located at 150 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134 [View in Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qiypcHCrSwAJBB3Y8) The check-in desk will be located at the entrance to the SEC on the corner of Stadium Rd. and Western Ave. ### Parking & Transportation expand\_more Attendees are encouraged to use the Harvard Allston Loop and SEC-Direct shuttle routes, or the MBTA buses and trains. For more transportation information, visit the [SEAS website](https://seas.harvard.edu/about-us/visit-us/allston/transportation). On-site parking information to follow. ### Accessibility expand\_more Automatic doors are at all entrances to the Science and Engineering Complex; three are located along Western Avenue. Most classrooms, seminar spaces, and conference rooms are equipped with Assistive Listening System (ALS). ALS devices are available upon request by emailing or calling 617-496-1014.