13th International Symposium on Aeromonas and Plesiomonas in Wroclaw
June 21-23, 2023, Wroclaw, Poland
Agenda
The Interim Agenda is now available. It will be finalized later in 2023.
Speakers
The complete list of invited speakers will be announced shortly.
Welcome
The Organising Committee cordially invites you to participate in the 13th International Symposium on Aeromonas and Plesiomonas which will be held at the Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy in Wroclaw, Poland.
Special Issue of Microorganisms
The Organizers are glad to announce that a Special Issue of Microorganisms will be dedicated to this Symposium. The Special Issue will be guest edited by dr Troy Skwor & dr Marta Kaszowska. Deadline for manuscript submission is Sep 30, 2023. Participants are welcome to contribute to this Special Issue “Aeromonas and Plesiomonas”. Both regular and review articles will be accepted.
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Aeromonas
and Plesiomonas
In the years since the 1st International Symposium on Aeromonas and Plesiomonas on September 5-6, 1986 in Manchester, England, the scientific community has seen significant increase in the number of species identified and included in Aeromonas and Plesiomonas genera. The perception of these bacteria has evolved from a causative agent of important fish diseases and opportunistic human infections to the status of “emerging” pathogens among humans. The evidence for Aeromonas species as a credible cause of diarrhea with a severe impact on pediatric and geriatric populations has been steadily mounting. Plesiomonas is a relatively new genus with many aspects of structural and biological features still to be uncovered. It comprises P. shigelloides bacteria that account for over 10% of all acute travelers’ diarrhea cases and have been implicated in outbreaks of gastroenteritis. The scientific sessions during the ISAP2023 in Wroclaw will cover all aspects of Aeromonas and Plesiomonas: molecular biology, phylogeny, evolution, taxonomy, ecology, virulence factors and pathogenesis.
Registration
Ordinary bird
Valid from April 1, 2023
Standard
420€
Student
320€
Accompanying Person
150€
- Registration fees cover access to all sessions, conference bag&accessories, coffee breaks and lunches
- Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner are included
Early birdExpired
For the early attendees – valid until March 31, 2023
Standard
400€
Student
300€
Accompanying Person
150€
- Registration fees cover access to all sessions, conference bag&accessories, coffee breaks and lunches
- Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner are included
Registration & Payment Information
- For registration please use the provided Registration Form [MS Office (.docx) or LibreOffice (.odt)].
- The completed Registration Form should be submitted by e-mail to: isap2023@hirszfeld.pl
- Payment of the registration fee will be accepted via Bank Transfer.
- All prices include VAT.
- Please ensure that ISAP2023 and the participant’s name are stated in the bank transfer.
- Bank transfer details: Bank BGK/o Wroclaw, SWIFT code: GOSKPLPW
IBAN: PL84 1130 1033 0018 8181 8920 0001
Abstract Submission
The official language of the conference will be English. Abstracts may be contributed for oral communication and/or poster presentation. Organizers reserve the right to select the form of presentation.
Abstract submission deadline: May 20, 2023New deadline
Abstract Submission Information
- Abstracts may be contributed for oral communications or poster presentations.
- Registration of the presenting author is mandatory prior to abstract submission.
- Abstracts will be considered only if the guidelines are respected.
- Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail to: isap2023@hirszfeld.pl
- The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to May 20, 2023
- All presenting authors will be notified by May 31, 2023
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- All abstracts should be prepared using the Abstract Submission Template [MS Office (.docx) or LibreOffice (.odt)].
- The following fields are mandatory: abstract title, authors, affiliations, main body and references. Tables and figures are optional – if present should be included in the text.
- A preferred form of presentation should be indicated in the abstract header.
- Poster size: 90 cm (width) x 120 cm (hight)
Our Speakers

Maria Jose Figueras
Professor at the Department of Basic Health Science, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, IISPV, University Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain

Juan M. Tomás
Professor at the Department of Microbiology, University of Barcelona, Spain

Po-Lin Chen
Professor at the Department of Infectious Disease, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taiwan

Ashok Chopra
Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galvestone, USA

Antonio Martínez-Murcia
Professor at the Universidad Miguel Hernández and Genetic PCR Solutions™, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain

Troy Skwor
Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences,
College of Health Sciences
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI USA

Tomasz Niedziela
Associate Professor at the Department of Immunochemistry, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Wrocław, Poland
Agenda
Interim Agenda as of Feb 2023
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21
Wednesday
June, 2023
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9:00 – 11:00 |
Registration
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Openning Ceremony
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11:30 – 13:00 |
Session I
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch
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14:00 – 16:00 |
Session II
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16:00 – 18:00 |
Welcome Reception
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22
Thursday
June, 2023
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9:00 – 11:00 |
Session I
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee Break
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11:30 – 13:00 |
Session II
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Poster Session
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15:30 – 18:00 |
Guided Tour to the city of Wrocław
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23
Friday
June, 2023
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9:00 – 11:00 |
Session I
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee Break
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11:30 – 13:00 |
Session II
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Session III
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Closing of the ISAP2023
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TBA |
Gala Dinner
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24
Saturday
June, 2023
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TBA |
Optional – Extra to the Symposium program – a day trip to Książ Castle
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Social Program and Attractions
Książ Castle
On Saturday, June 24th, we invite you for a one-day trip to the Książ Castle, the third largest castle in Poland & one of the most impressive locations.
Available at extra cost of 60 € – includes transport, tickets, tour guide & lunch.
The City tour of Wrocław
The guided city tour of the old town and the riverside of Wrocław have been arranged for Thursday afternoon (June 22nd)
All participants are invited at no additional cost.
Symposium Gala Dinner
Friday evening reception & dinner on the Rusałka ship. The evening meal will be served during a cruise on the Odra river along the Old Town waterfront.
All participants are invited at no additional cost.
Meet the team
Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy
Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences excels in research concerned with immune system development and function comprising the biological chemistry and genetics of macromolecules and nanostructures involved in immunological processes related to proteins, glycans, glycoconjugates and ligand-receptor interactions. Development of antibacterial vaccines with defined immunochemical properties and protective activity is among its premium research topics. Integrated Laboratory of Experimental Oncology and Innovative Technologies pursues investigation on biological activity of drugs, their metabolites and biotransformation leading to innovative technologies. The Phage Therapy Unit carries out an experimental phage therapy of patients with antibiotic resistant infections. The Hirszfeld Institute combines premium research and education with best clinical practice. The extensive PCM collection of bacteria complements the expertise and infrastructure.
Institute was established in 1952 by the Polish Academy of Sciences and professor Ludwik Hirszfeld, famous Polish immunologist and microbiologist, was the founding father and the first director.

Organizing Committee
Marta Kaszowska, Jolanta Łukasiewicz, Anna Maciejewska, Czesław Ługowski, Tomasz Niedziela, Wojciech Jachymek, Sabina Koj, Karolina Ucieklak, Daria Artyszuk, Paula Czyszczoń, Sylwia Wojtyś-Tekiel & Emilia Strąk-Balicka
Laboratory of Microbial Immunochemistry & Vaccines, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences
Scientific Committee
Prof. Steve Charette, Université Laval (Canada)
Prof. Ashok Chopra, University of Texas Medical Branch (USA)
Prof. Maria Jose Figueras, University Rovira i Virgili (Spain)
Prof. Jolanta Lukasiewicz, Hirszfeld Institute (Poland)
Prof. Antonio Martinez-Murcia, Universidad Miguel Hernández (Spain)
Accomodation
Campanile & Premiere Classe Hotels
Hotels are located in a walking distance (8 minutes) from the Main Railway Station, 15 minutes from the Town Hall Square (Rynek).
The venue of ISAP2023 the Hirszfeld Institute can be reached easily by tram (trams #9 and #15, every 9 minutes; direction: Park Południowy) .
The Organizers have secured a set of rooms at The Campanile Hotel and The Premiere Classe Hotel in Wroclaw at the reduced rates. To benefit from these rates you should contact the hotels directly by e-mail:
Hotel Campanille Wrocław Centrum: Res.wroclaw.centrum@campanile.com
Hotel Premiere Classe Wrocław Centrum: Res.wroclaw.centrum@premiereclasse.com
Please provide the group ID: ISAP2023 when you are making your reservation.
The special prices for the ISAP2023 are guaranteed until April 15, 2023:
Hotel Campanile Wroclaw Centrum*** | Hotel Premiere Classe Wrocław Centrum* |
245 PLN [single room with double bed] | 220 PLN [single room with double bed] |
275 PLN [double room; DBL or TWIN] | 245 PLN [double room; DBL or TWIN] |
All prices are per night and include breakfast.
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Get in Touch!
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Official Organiser
Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences
ul. Rudolfa Weigla 12, PL-53-114 Wroclaw
Contact us on all issues regarding ISAP2023
isap2023@hirszfeld.pl
(+48) 71 337 11 72