The 7th Canadian Symposium on Telomere and Genome Integrity

Schedule

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Inn at Laurel Point | Victoria, BC

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About this Event

Welcome to The 7th Canadian Symposium on Telomeres and Genome Integrity!

Join us in beautiful Victoria BC from April 27-30, 2026 for an event filled with fascinating talks, engaging posters, and networking opportunities. Genome integrity and telomere biology remain at the forefront of research on aging, oncogenesis, neurodegeneration, rare disease, evolution, cancer therapy and more! This meeting will bring together our strong Canadian research community, international keynote speakers, and of course a focus on opportunities for trainees to learn and grow our exciting field.


Key highlights:

  • Engaging international keynote speakers
  • The meeting place for Canadian Genome Stability and Telomere Researchers
  • Faculty and trainee scientific presentations
  • Poster presentations



KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!



Important:

Early-bird deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Registrationc fees include food & beverage and 3-night accommodation (April 27, 28, & 29) at the Inn at Laurel Point, the heart of historic downtown Victoria.



Note: Conference agenda is tentative , pending confirmation.



Hurry, early-birds pay preferred fees; after that, there will be a price increase!



Abstract Submission
  • to be considered for Talks or Rapid fire talks: Jan 31, 2026
  • to be added to Posters: Feb 28, 2026

Poster dimensions are 40" tall x 40" wide max



Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals, and be inspired by the wonders of science. See you at the Symposium in Victoria!


We acknowledge that Victoria, BC is situated on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking people, who are now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.



We thank our sponsors for their generous support!



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April 27

๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrival and registration
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Welcome remarks (Drs. Jennifer Cobb, Peter Stirling, & Judy Wong)
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Keynote presentation
๐Ÿ•‘: 06:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome Dinner and Social
April 28

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Breakfast Buffet
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome note - Drs. Jennifer Cobb, Peter Stirling and Judy Wong
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Session 1
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel discussion: Session II
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Presentations & Rapid Fire Talks
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Presentation & Rapid Fire Talks
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner Buffet & Poster Session
April 29

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presentations & Rapid Fire Talks
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel discussion: Session III
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Presentaion & Rapid Fire Talks
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Session IV
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Presentations & Rapid Fire Talks
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner Buffet & Poster Session
April 30

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion: Moving forward
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Wrap up
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM
Conference ends and departure
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Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 1680.00 to CAD 2100.00

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