Our goals for this focused workshop are to discuss human microbiome research in a global health context, and to form and strengthen research ties between Cornell and international scientists to propel research at this intersection. We also aim to do this while providing a unique learning environment in which participants can learn from each other.
Topic-specific sessions will allow Cornell presenters & international participants to share their research and will include ample time for brainstorming and discussion. Participants will also learn about technological and engineering tools in microbiome research, and bioinformatics approaches for data analysis. Panel discussions will center around the challenges of international collaborations, ethical issues, and ideas to build a global microbiome consortium. Finally, the schedule weaves in opportunities to network and socialize.
Our goals for this focused workshop are to discuss human microbiome research in a global health context, and to form and strengthen research ties between Cornell and international scientists to propel research at this intersection. We also aim to do this while providing a unique learning environment in which participants can learn from each other.
Topic-specific sessions will allow Cornell presenters & international participants to share their research and will include ample time for brainstorming and discussion. Participants will also learn about technological and engineering tools in microbiome research, and bioinformatics approaches for data analysis. Panel discussions will center around the challenges of international collaborations, ethical issues, and ideas to build a global microbiome consortium. Finally, the schedule weaves in opportunities to network and socialize.
Our goals for this focused workshop are to discuss human microbiome research in a global health context, and to form and strengthen research ties between Cornell and international scientists to propel research at this intersection. We also aim to do this while providing a unique learning environment in which participants can learn from each other.
Topic-specific sessions will allow Cornell presenters & international participants to share their research and will include ample time for brainstorming and discussion. Participants will also learn about technological and engineering tools in microbiome research, and bioinformatics approaches for data analysis. Panel discussions will center around the challenges of international collaborations, ethical issues, and ideas to build a global microbiome consortium. Finally, the schedule weaves in opportunities to network and socialize.
Our goals for this focused workshop are to discuss human microbiome research in a global health context, and to form and strengthen research ties between Cornell and international scientists to propel research at this intersection. We also aim to do this while providing a unique learning environment in which participants can learn from each other.
Topic-specific sessions will allow Cornell presenters & international participants to share their research and will include ample time for brainstorming and discussion. Participants will also learn about technological and engineering tools in microbiome research, and bioinformatics approaches for data analysis. Panel discussions will center around the challenges of international collaborations, ethical issues, and ideas to build a global microbiome consortium. Finally, the schedule weaves in opportunities to network and socialize.
Our goals for this focused workshop are to discuss human microbiome research in a global health context, and to form and strengthen research ties between Cornell and international scientists to propel research at this intersection. We also aim to do this while providing a unique learning environment in which participants can learn from each other.
Topic-specific sessions will allow Cornell presenters & international participants to share their research and will include ample time for brainstorming and discussion. Participants will also learn about technological and engineering tools in microbiome research, and bioinformatics approaches for data analysis. Panel discussions will center around the challenges of international collaborations, ethical issues, and ideas to build a global microbiome consortium. Finally, the schedule weaves in opportunities to network and socialize.
Logistics
HOUSING
International participants will be staying at the Alice Cook House (709 University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14853) in West Campus. The front desk on the main floor serves as a check-in office, mailroom, and key depository. The main floor also has a sunny common area with tables and armchairs. There is elevator access to the bedrooms upstairs and the laundry room downstairs. Each upstairs floor has a kitchenette and a study nook. Check-in will be at the front desk until 8PM. The Brito lab will assist those participants who arrive afterhours.
GETTING AROUND
All workshop & symposium locations are easy to find on Google maps. Follow these links for walking directions from the Alice Cook House:
For bus information and other transportation options, read more here.
WHERE TO EAT
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided for the duration of the workshop & symposium (Monday evening to Friday evening). For participants arriving early or leaving late, here are some food options nearby:
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Carriage House Café , open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, has cozy brunch, drinks, and coffee.
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Luna Inspired Street Food, open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily, has street-style food in a sit-down setting, with many vegan and vegetarian options as well as drinks.
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Temple of Zeus, located inside of Goldwin Smith/Klarman Hall, has local coffee, made-to-order sandwiches, and hot soup. It is open until 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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For coffee and pastries, Cornell-owned Libe Café in Olin Library serves Starbucks and is open until 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and Café Jennie at the Cornell Store serves Peet’s and is open until 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. These are both on Ho Plaza, in the center of campus.
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GrubHub, EatStreet , and Ithaca To Go provide take-out food with online ordering. Also, Collegetown Bagels offers delivery through their website.
There are a lot of other restaurants further away from the Alice Cook House in the Collegetown neighborhood & downtown.
THINGS TO DO
Whether you arrive a little early or are staying around an extra day or two, there is a lot to see around here:
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Explore the spectacular gorges .
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Tour Cornell campus and climb the clocktower for the chimes concert.
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Ithaca has more restaurants per capita than New York City ! A few local favorites are Collegetown Bagels (CTB), Taste of Thai, Moosewood, and Gimme! Coffee.
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Visit the Cornell Botanic Gardens to see the vibrant flowers.
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The community prides itself on sourcing locally grown food. Visit the Farmers' Market if you’re here over the weekend to sample some!
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Eat some of our tasty local ice cream from the Cornell Dairy Bar , Purity, or Sweet Melissa's.