2026 SCEP Symposium
The study of eukaryotic pathogens includes such diverse organisms as intracellular protozoa, helminths and fungal pathogens. The Annual Southern California Eukaryotic Pathogen (SCEP) Symposium brings together researchers from more than 15 different labs from Southern California that investigate the inner workings and host response to these important pathogens. It is the aim of this symposium to bring together these like-minded but individual groups to facilitate interaction and collaboration.
The 16th annual Southern California Eukaryotic Pathogen (SCEP) Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ UC Riverside!
Not only is it our 16th year, but in addition we have two of our very own as keynote speakers, In the morning, we will open sensory behaviors in parasitic nematodes with Elissa Hallem, PhD., Professor, Microbiology Immunology & Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles. Presentation title: TBD
In the afternoon we will cover human pathogen Toxoplasma gondii with Jon P. Boyle, PhD., Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Presentation title: TBD
Both of these researchers have been huge supporters of SCEP from the outset sending students and colleagues who come back to join us year after year. It is an exciting opportunity to hear their latest research and celebrate their involvement in our community.
Symposium location: UCR School of Medicine, Education Building II
Time: 8:30am-6pm
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated) - donate button on home page
Parking: Details to be shared via email
Important dates:
Registration/abstract submission opens: July 28, 2026
Abstract and registration deadline: October 16, 2026
Abstract submissions for talks and posters are open to all so please share with your cohorts, colleagues, labs. We look forward to seeing you all in the FALL!
For more information contact emmaw@ucr.edu, karine.leroch@ucr.edu, or meera.nair@ucr.edu
Donate to Support the SCEP Symposium
Thanks to the generous support of donors, vendors and UCR departments, we have been able to provide this conference free of charge in past years. Your donations will help us continue to do so in the future.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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