CBRS 2027
We are pleased to share that plans are underway for the next Chlamydia Basic Research Society (CBRS) Meeting to take place in Philadelphia in March 2027. While we are actively exploring this possibility, we will be assessing conditions over the next few months before making a full commitment. Further updates will be provided during this period.
CBRS Code of Conduct
The Chlamydia Basic Research Society Meeting (CBRS) is committed to the open sharing of scientific ideas. We support a respectful environment for all participants at this conference. We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. We expect all attendees to treat others with respect and consideration and to contribute to a safe and positive conference experience in which participants can discover, consider, and communicate knowledge toward improving public health.
CBRS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal or inappropriate behavior or harassment of any kind at the conference. By registering for and participating in CBRS, attendees agree to adhere to this policy and the following Code of Conduct, which will be reiterated by the President during the opening of the meeting:
No form of harassment or bullying will be tolerated. Harassment is defined as unwanted and unwelcome attention or other conduct that creates an environment where a reasonable person would feel unwelcome, intimidated, excluded, or abused. Harassment based on gender, race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, and any other personal characteristic is strictly prohibited. Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces, including presentations, is considered a violation of the meeting Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated. These expectations apply at all times at the conference venue.
This Code does not address every situation or ethical dilemma that may be faced by CBRS attendees. Each person is expected to exercise good judgment absent specific guidance from this Code or other policies and procedures.
If a participant experiences or witnesses harassment, they should contact Conference Organizers as soon as possible, or contact security if they feel unsafe. Immediate reporting is important to properly assess the situation and fashion an appropriate response that addresses the problem while being sensitive to the concerns of all who are affected. The Conference Organizers will be expected to seek relevant facts from all parties involved, including initiating private discussions with those who object to or who are offended by the behavior and with those charged with the behavior. Additional public or private conversations with those who observed the situation may be appropriate. There also may be times when it is incumbent upon the Conference Organizers to exercise their own judgment by interrupting a speaker or addressing behavior that, when construed in the entire context of the circumstances surrounding the person making the remarks or acting out, is considered clearly unwelcome or objectionable to others at a conference. Venue security and local police may be contacted if violators pose an imminent threat to others or are disrupting the event. Email contact information for confidential reporting to the Conference Organizers is provided below and on the CBRS website (http://www.chlamydiabasicresearchsociety.org/). The Conference Organizers are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of those reporting incidents or concerns. Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in the offender being asked to leave the conference without warning or refund and/or being barred from attending future conferences. This policy applies to all conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests.
Individuals who have questions, concerns, or complaints related to harassment are also encouraged to contact the Conference Organizers. Individuals may notify the NIH about concerns of harassment, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and other forms of inappropriate conduct at NIH-supported conferences though the NIH’s Find Help webpage: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/harassment/find-help.htm. Complaints may also be filed through the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about how to file a complaint with HHS OCR can be found on the OCR webpage:https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/filing-a-complaint/index.html. Filing a complaint with the conference organizer is not required before filing a complaint of discrimination with HHS OCR, and that seeking assistance from the conference organizer in no way prohibits filing complaints with HHS OCR.
Conference Organizers
Ken Fields ([email protected]) President; Isabelle Derré ([email protected]) President-Elect; Christine Suetterlin ([email protected]) Secretary/Treasurer;
Program Organizing Committee: TBD
Local Organizing Committee: Fabienne Paumet ([email protected]) , Jordan Wesolowski ([email protected]) ,
The Chlamydia Basic Research Society Meeting (CBRS) is committed to the open sharing of scientific ideas. We support a respectful environment for all participants at this conference. We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. We expect all attendees to treat others with respect and consideration and to contribute to a safe and positive conference experience in which participants can discover, consider, and communicate knowledge toward improving public health.
CBRS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal or inappropriate behavior or harassment of any kind at the conference. By registering for and participating in CBRS, attendees agree to adhere to this policy and the following Code of Conduct, which will be reiterated by the President during the opening of the meeting:
No form of harassment or bullying will be tolerated. Harassment is defined as unwanted and unwelcome attention or other conduct that creates an environment where a reasonable person would feel unwelcome, intimidated, excluded, or abused. Harassment based on gender, race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, and any other personal characteristic is strictly prohibited. Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces, including presentations, is considered a violation of the meeting Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated. These expectations apply at all times at the conference venue.
This Code does not address every situation or ethical dilemma that may be faced by CBRS attendees. Each person is expected to exercise good judgment absent specific guidance from this Code or other policies and procedures.
If a participant experiences or witnesses harassment, they should contact Conference Organizers as soon as possible, or contact security if they feel unsafe. Immediate reporting is important to properly assess the situation and fashion an appropriate response that addresses the problem while being sensitive to the concerns of all who are affected. The Conference Organizers will be expected to seek relevant facts from all parties involved, including initiating private discussions with those who object to or who are offended by the behavior and with those charged with the behavior. Additional public or private conversations with those who observed the situation may be appropriate. There also may be times when it is incumbent upon the Conference Organizers to exercise their own judgment by interrupting a speaker or addressing behavior that, when construed in the entire context of the circumstances surrounding the person making the remarks or acting out, is considered clearly unwelcome or objectionable to others at a conference. Venue security and local police may be contacted if violators pose an imminent threat to others or are disrupting the event. Email contact information for confidential reporting to the Conference Organizers is provided below and on the CBRS website (http://www.chlamydiabasicresearchsociety.org/). The Conference Organizers are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of those reporting incidents or concerns. Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in the offender being asked to leave the conference without warning or refund and/or being barred from attending future conferences. This policy applies to all conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests.
Individuals who have questions, concerns, or complaints related to harassment are also encouraged to contact the Conference Organizers. Individuals may notify the NIH about concerns of harassment, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and other forms of inappropriate conduct at NIH-supported conferences though the NIH’s Find Help webpage: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/harassment/find-help.htm. Complaints may also be filed through the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about how to file a complaint with HHS OCR can be found on the OCR webpage:https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/filing-a-complaint/index.html. Filing a complaint with the conference organizer is not required before filing a complaint of discrimination with HHS OCR, and that seeking assistance from the conference organizer in no way prohibits filing complaints with HHS OCR.
Conference Organizers
Ken Fields ([email protected]) President; Isabelle Derré ([email protected]) President-Elect; Christine Suetterlin ([email protected]) Secretary/Treasurer;
Program Organizing Committee: TBD
Local Organizing Committee: Fabienne Paumet ([email protected]) , Jordan Wesolowski ([email protected]) ,
