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:
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
🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrival and registration
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Welcome remarks (Drs. Jennifer Cobb, Peter Stirling, & Judy Wong)
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Keynote presentation
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome Dinner and Social
April 28
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Breakfast Buffet
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome note - Drs. Jennifer Cobb, Peter Stirling and Judy Wong
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Session 1
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel discussion: Session II
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Presentations & Rapid Fire Talks
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Presentation & Rapid Fire Talks
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner Buffet & Poster Session
April 29
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presentations & Rapid Fire Talks
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel discussion: Session III
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
🕑: 01:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Presentaion & Rapid Fire Talks
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Session IV
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Presentations & Rapid Fire Talks
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner Buffet & Poster Session
April 30
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion: Moving forward
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Wrap up
🕑: 11:30 AM
Conference ends and departure
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, Canada
CAD 1680.00 to CAD 2100.00
