Researching tick-borne diseases for the future of Canadian health.
Sign up for Ticknet’s first symposium from October 24th-25th by clicking the link below.
Learn About the Ticknet Community
The goal of this research network is to generate knowledge, promote networking, and carry out knowledge translation in the area of tick-borne disease in Canada.
TickNet invites all research staff and students to submit an abstract outlining their research for consideration of inclusion in our symposium presentations. Applications can be submitted via fourwaves, the same platform for symposium registration.
Learn about the TickNet Canada Scientific Symposium
In October 2023, Ticknet will hold its first symposium featuring novel research from across North America. Presenters will introduce key topics and delve deep into their findings to address present-day issues in the world of tick-borne microbial diseases.
TickNet Canada Scientific Symposium 2023
Our first North America-wide symposium focuses on major issues concerning both patients with tick-borne diseases, as well as the scientists behind the current research. Click the link below to learn more about our lecture topics.
Meet our Plenary Speakers
Dr. Aucott’s research interests center on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of post-treatment Lyme disease and has resulted in over 70 peer reviewed publications.
Professor Diuk-Wasser is interested in elucidating the environmental and anthropogenic factors driving the emergence of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.
Register for the TickNet Canada Scientific Symposium
Register now for early bird tickets before September 1, 2023. Please note that regular prices resume after this date.
What does registration cover?
- Attendance at both days of the scientific symposium
- Social evening the night before the symposium (Oct. 23)
- Breakfast, coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon
- Attendance at the Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network (CLyDRN) annual general meeting (Oct. 25)
Early-Bird Pricing Options
Patients & community members
$100
(after early-bird: $125)
Reduced cost that ensures the symposium is offered equitably to public stakeholders
Research staff, students & trainees
$200
(after early-bird: $250)
Provides a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in the world of tick-borne diseases
Scientists & medical professionals
$400
(after early-bird: $500)
Understand new and exciting paradigms on the pathology and treatment of tick-borne diseases
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