Trudeau Institute Open House

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

  
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.

“Virology Research at Trudeau Institute”

“Antibacterial Drug Discovery at Trudeau Institute”

• In-Jeong Kim, Ph.D.

“Virology Research at Trudeau Institute”

“Animal Model Development for Infectious Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitos“

• Brian Weinrick, Ph.D.

“Virology Research at Trudeau Institute”

“Modern Tools Against an Ancient Disease: Learning How Mycobacterium tuberculosis Persists”

• Core Facility Staff

“Virology Research at Trudeau Institute”

“From Pathogens to Pixels: Imaging Core Capabilities at Trudeau Institute”

Location:  patio and tent on lawn

Refreshments and small bites

    2:45 p.m., 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 many local businesses and organizations. The auction will go live online on July 8 and will conclude on July 31 at 4 p.m. Check back soon for a link to the online auction page for all the items and their descriptions.  

    4 p.m.
    Conclusion

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. “Virology Research at Trudeau Institute” “Antibacterial Drug Discovery at Trudeau Institute” • In-Jeong Kim, Ph.D. “Virology Research at Trudeau Institute” “Animal Model Development for Infectious Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitos“ • Brian Weinrick, Ph.D. “Virology Research at Trudeau Institute” “Modern Tools Against an Ancient Disease: Learning How Mycobacterium tuberculosis Persists” • Core Facility Staff “Virology Research at Trudeau Institute” “From Pathogens to Pixels: Imaging Core Capabilities at Trudeau Institute” Location: patio and tent on lawn Refreshments and small bites
2:45 p.m., 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 many local businesses and organizations. The auction will go live online on July 8 and will conclude on July 31 at 4 p.m. Check back soon for a link to the online auction page for all the items and their descriptions.
4 p.m.	Conclusion