Trudeau Institute Open House
August 1, 2025 2 pm to 4 pm
From the Director
From Tuberculosis to emerging and re-emerging diseases, Trudeau researchers have applied their expertise to confront infectious diseases since Trudeau Institute was founded in 1884.
For over 140 years, Trudeau Institute, located in Saranac Lake, NY, has been recognized for its efforts to combat infectious disease threats in the interest of public health. Beginning with the tuberculosis epidemic in the late 1800s to today's focus on developing therapeutics and vaccines for viral diseases such as Zika, dengue, influenza, and antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections, Trudeau Institute has remained true to its mission: To safeguard human health and combat 21st-century global health crises by empowering specialized R&D pursuits in regional and global translational science partnerships.
I invite you to attend our Open House and learn more about our work, our history, and our vision for the future. Whether you're curious about cutting-edge science or simply want to understand how research at Trudeau impacts everyday lives, we look forward to your visit and sharing with you the important work happening right here in your community.
Dr. William W. Reiley
President and Director
Trudeau Institute
Schedule of Events
| 2:00 pm | Registration |
| 2:10 – 2:30 pm | Welcome and Q & A with Dr. William Reiley, President and Director "Trudeau Institute: Past, Present and Future" Location: Founders Library |
| 2:30 pm | Reception with Dr. William Reiley and Trudeau Institute Principal Investigators Poster presentations and information session with: • Evan Nece, M.Sc. (for Michaelle Chojnacki, Ph.D.) "Antibacterial Drug Discovery at Trudeau Institute" • Brian Weinrick, Ph.D. "Discovering New Vulnerabilities to Shorten Tuberculosis Treatment", and "A More Human-like Model for Incisive Tuberculosis Drug Efficacy Evaluation" • Deborah Brown, Ph.D. "Boosting Flu Vaccine Protection in Mice Using a Novel Immune-Activating Compound" and "Enhancing Student Outcomes Through Research-Based Experiential Learning Opportunities at All Educational Levels" • Kelsey Travis "From Pathogens to Pixels: Imaging Core Capabilities at Trudeau Institute" Location: patio and tent on lawn Refreshments and small bites |
| 3:30 pm | "Little Red, Gloria Victis, and Gutzon Borglum's E. L. Trudeau's Bronze Memorial Statue: A Tour of Trudeau Institute's Historic Treasures" Alex Krach, Program Coordinator at Historic Saranac Lake Meeting Location: Trudeau Institute Lobby |
| 4:00 pm | Conclusion |