1st Microbiome Symposium: Puerto Rico & the Caribbean - Community Dynamics in a Changing World

Join researchers, trainees, and faculty for a full day of cutting-edge microbiome science and collaborative discussions spanning Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date & Time: February 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

Speakers:

  • Maria Gloria Dominguez Bello, PhD (Rutgers University)

  • Keith A. Crandall, PhD (George Washington University)

  • Ana L. Maldonado-Contreras, PhD (UMass Chan Medical School)