The complexity of microbiome science can sometimes obscure the translation of research findings into useful applications.
The Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Virtual Event is dedicated to providing clinically relevant microbiome science for practicing veterinarians. Topics for the 2024 event include:
Day 1 Speakers
Day 2 Speakers
MD, PhD
MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, Dipl ECVIM-CA, MRCVS
BCM&S, PhD, DACVIM, Dipl ECVIM-CA
BVetMed (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), FHEA
DVM, PhD, Swedish Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP
To access the live stream on the days of the event, click the “Login” button at the top of the page and enter the email address you used to register for the event. If you are having problems logging in, please email microbiomeforumevent2024.purinainstitute@getvfairs.io for assistance.
The program has been approved for up to 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, based on which live presentations are attended. You must be logged in to the platform to view the live content and receive credit for attendance. During the live sessions, you will receive more information on how to obtain your CE certificate. If you attended live and missed the instructions on how to download your CE certificate, please contact us at: PurinaInstituteEvents@nestle.com. If you do not require CE credit, you can download your Certificate of Attendance in the Resource Center.
If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be able to view it later on demand; however, no CE credit will be awarded for viewing the on-demand presentation. An Attendance Certificate will be available for download in the Resource Center on the platform.
Yes, the online event will be recorded and available for viewing later. You will receive an email letting you know when the event is available on demand. Continuing education (CE) credit will be given only to those who attend the live event on 6-7 November 2024, however, you will be able to download an Attendance Certificate in the Resource Center on the platform for watching the event on demand.
If you have watched part or all of the event on demand, you can customize and download your certificate of attendance from the Resource Center. RACE CE certificates are not available for viewing the on-demand program.
Yes. You can register using the REGISTER TO ATTEND button at the top of this page. Simply provide the requested information to register.
This is a virtual event. You can participate from wherever you have internet access. The event is accessible via desktop, laptop, mobile, and tablet devices.
Yes, you can download and save any or all of the documents available in the Resource Center. You will be able to access the Resource Center in the navigation tab on the event platform once you log in (top right corner of this page).
No, you do not need to download or install any software to participate in our virtual event. You only need internet access.
Please send an email to microbiomeforumevent2024.purinainstitute@getvfairs.io for technical assistance.
At the Purina Institute, we believe science is more powerful when it’s shared. That’s why we’re on a mission to unlock the power of nutrition to help pets live better, longer lives.
As a global professional organization, the Purina Institute shares Purina’s leading-edge research and evidence-based information from the wider scientific community in an accessible, actionable way so veterinary professionals are empowered to put nutrition at the forefront of pet health discussions to further improve and extend the healthy lives of pets through nutrition.
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