OUR MISSION
The mission of the Microbiome Virtual International Forum (MVIF) is to advance the field of microbiome research by providing a more convenient, accessible, and globally inclusive platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and scientific networking. We are committed to promoting diversity of gender, race/ethnicity, and geography, and to actively engaging and promoting students and early-career researchers and scientists. We facilitate collaborations and knowledge exchange in a free and open-access setting with rigorous scientific and evidence-based standards.
THE MVIF NON-PROFIT
MVIF is a non-profit organization registered in Italy (Tax-ID: 94049260220), registered in the Province of Trento, Italy on Feb. 20, 2023 with ref. no. 2023-D337-00082. Official legal name: “Associazione Microbiome Virtual International Forum - APS”. The Statute and Regulations of the MVIF Associations are available on the Transparency page. An updated list of Board members is available on the About Us page.
THE CONFERENCE
In order to have a microbiome conference that can be followed by any one, in any part of the world, the MVIF meetings are replicated in two times:
Each meeting is either “Atlantic-first” or “Pacific-first”, where “first” refers to the time zones with live talks during particular MVIF meeting. Talks during the first session are recorded for re-play followed by live Q&A and discussion during the second session. One minute Research Highlights are always pre-recorded.
Individuals should submit only to meetings where they can be present at first session for presentation and Q&A. When practical, we recommend the presenter attends or designates a representative for the second session to participate in the discussion and Q&A.
TIME SCHEDULE
Each event is organised as follows:
- MICROTALKS SESSION (30 minutes)
Two or three 5-minute presentations, followed by a 10-minute Q&A panel discussion with all speakers - KEYNOTE TALK SESSION (1 hour)
30-minute invited keynote talk, followed by a 20-minute Q&A - SELECTED TALKS SESSION (1 hour)
Three 10-minute presentations, followed by a 20-minute Q&A panel discussion with all speakers
Atlantic events start at 8:30 AM New York time, while Pacific ones start at 9:30 Tokyo time.
Please check your local starting time on the specific event page.