Open House & Silent Auction

July 31, 2026 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Participate in Our Silent Auction!

You can support Trudeau Institute by bidding on some of the amazing items in our auction.  Browse dozens of unique items generously donated by local businesses, organizations, and friends of Trudeau Institute. Whether you're looking for dining experiences, Adirondack adventures, local artwork, gift baskets, or one-of-a-kind experiences, there's something for everyone.

Every bid helps advance Trudeau Institute's groundbreaking infectious disease research. The auction is now live and will conclude on July 31 at 4 p.m., so place your bids early and check back often as the competition heats up!

Featured Auction Items

  • Exclusive Family Portrait and Luxury Hotel Stay in New York or Miami (provided by Bradford Portraits)

  • Beautiful Epoxy Flooring for your garage or home at 50% off (donated by Adirondack Epoxy Flooring)

  • High Peaks Resort Staycation with Brunch (provided by Lake Placid High Peaks Resort)

  • Dinner for 6 prepared by Chef Rob Borden, a well-known culinary celebrity in Lake Placid, at your home

  • Golf for 4 players at the Whiteface Club and Resort (Whiteface Club & Resort, Lake Plavid, NY)

  • Oriental Weavers Wool Rug (8'x10') (donated by Rice Furniture, Saranac Lake, NY)

  • Admission tickets to regional attractions, gift certificates to restaurants and entertainment venues

  • And much more!

To see all items, visit the Silent Auction website.

Schedule of Events

1 p.m. Registration
1:30 to 2 p.m. Welcome and Q & A with Dr. William Reiley, President and Director
”Trudeau Institute: Past, Present, Future”
Location: Founders Library
2:30 to 4 p.m. Reception with Dr. William Reiley and Trudeau Institute Principal Investigators
Poster presentations and information sessions with:

• Shelton Bradrick, Ph.D.
“Virology Research at Trudeau Institute”

• Deborah Brown, Ph.D.
“Enhancing Student Outcomes Through Research-Based Experiential Learning”

• Michaelle Chojnacki, Ph.D.
“Antibacterial Drug Discovery at Trudeau Institute”

• In-Jeong Kim, Ph.D.
“Animal Model Development for Infectious Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitos“

• Brian Weinrick, Ph.D.
“Modern Tools Against an Ancient Disease: Learning How Mycobacterium tuberculosis Persists”

• Core Facility Staff
“From Pathogens to Pixels: Imaging Core Capabilities at Trudeau Institute”
Location: patio and tent on lawn
Refreshments and small bites
3 p.m.,
and 3:15 p.m.		 Optional Laboratory Visits
(10 guests per tour - if you plan to visit the labs, please indiciate one of the times in the field below marked "Lab Visit Time")
3:30 p.m. Historic Treasures Tour: A Tour of Trudeau Institute’s Historic Treasures: Little Red, Gloria Victis, and Gutzon Borglum’s E. L. Trudeau’s Bronze Memorial Statue
Alex Krach, Program Coordinator at Historic Saranac Lake
Meeting Location: Trudeau Institute Lobby
Ongoing Silent Auction
We have many wonderful items that were donated to Trudeau from local businesses and organizations. The auction is now live and will conclude on July 31 at 4 p.m. 
4 p.m. Conclusion

Registration