Frequently Asked Questions

The Perlman Symposium on Antibiotic Discovery and Development is an event that has been sponsored by the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology since 2010. It is a free, one-day symposium that features multiple speakers, short talks from trainees, 2 poster sessions, and an afternoon reception.

Registration is FREE for all attendees of the Perlman Symposium thanks to a generous donation by Kato Perlman.

All students, trainees, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the Perlman Symposium. Individuals from UW-Madison and outside institutions are encouraged to join us!

Poster presentation slots are reserved for undergraduate students, graduate students, and individuals who received their PhD within the last 3 years. The purpose of the poster session is to highlight research being done by trainees and early-career scientists.

Individuals who register to present a poster can also submit to be considered to give a “lightning talk” on our main stage. These short, 10-minute talks showcase scientists early on in their research careers to contrast the established expertise of our keynote speakers.

If you missed registering for this year’s event, please email Allison Bauer at allison.bauer@wisc.edu about late registration.

Unfortunately, due to various event logistics, we do not allow late poster registrations. Individuals are still welcome to register for the Perlman Symposium as a regular attendee.

The Perlman Symposium takes place on the first floor of the Microbial Sciences building in the Ebling Auditorium and the adjacent atrium.

Attendees will be sent a livestream link prior to the event. Firefox and Safari are the recommended browsers and if at any time the feed glitches or stalls, please refresh the browser. Virtual attendees won’t have a name tag or access to in-person events.