After 50 years in Olympia, WA, the Evergreen Phage Meeting is hitting the road for the first time with its first stop in Knoxville, Tennessee! Abstracts for both oral and poster presentations can be submitted up until July 7th but will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Join us August 3rd – 8th in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Organized by Phagebiotics Research Foundation
Led by Ria Kaelin (Phagebiotics) & Tom Denes (UT Knoxville) in collaboration with PhageDirectory
A meeting for all phage researchers
The Evergreen Phage Meeting welcomes researchers at all career stages, from students to seasoned scientists. We invite participants from around the world and value contributions from a wide range of research environments, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and resource conditions in advancing phage science.
Abstracts (due July 7th)
Accepted abstracts will be assigned to one of the following sections:
- Phage Ecology and Evolution
- Agriculture and Food Safety
- Phage-host Interactions
- Proteomics, Genomics and Molecular mechanisms
- Phage Medical Applications
- Industry
Please submit your abstract as soon as possible, as they are accepted on a rolling basis.
If you need a Visa Letter, you must submit your abstract before requesting a visa letter!
All abstracts have a 4,000 character limit for the body of the abstract.
Abstract Deadlines:
- The deadline for both oral and poster abstracts has been extended to July 7, 2025.
Pricing
All prices are in USD.
For groups of 5 or more, a group discount is available on request contact Tom Denes.
| Registration Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Student | $650 |
| Early Bird Academic & Government | $750 |
| Esrly Bird Industry | $1,000 |
| Student | $750 |
| Academic & Government | $850 |
| Industry | $1100 |
Hotel rooms are not included in registration, see Accommodations for more details.
Your Registration Includes:
- Workshops (Sunday)
- Full Scientific Program (Mon – Thur)
- Breakfast Grab Bag (Mon–Thur) Breakfast option for your hotel stay
- Catered Lunch at UT Gardens (Sun–Thurs) + Coffee, Tea & Snack
- Legacy Gala Dinner held in downtown Knoxville (Wednesday Night)
Join us for a memorable evening at The Press Room as we celebrate the pioneers of phage biology, with a special tribute to Dr. Betty Kutter for her contributions to the Evergreen Phage Community.
- Two Poster Sessions – (Tue & Thur) Apps, Wine & Cheese + Ice Cream Social
- Film Screening — Last Chance to Save a Life (IMDB) + Panel Discussion | August 4 | *Bijou Theater (est. 1909)*
- Digital Abstract Book
- Hotel-to-Conference Transportation
- Evergreen 2025 T-shirt & Sticker
Friday social add-on (Aug 8)
Trip to Gatlinburg and Anakeesta:
We will provide transport to the mountain town of Gatlinburg and admission to the mountaintop park Anakeesta.
Join us as we launch a new chapter
This marks a major transition for the Evergreen Phage Meeting. Your participation and contribution help ensure the meetings success for years to come join us in Knoxville.
Questions?
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