8th Annual UVic WIS Research Symposium, 2026
“Fostering Community in STEM”
The UVic WIS Research Symposium celebrates innovation and collaboration in our UVic community featuring a dynamic showcase including student poster presentations, captivating keynote speakers, and ample networking opportunities. This year's theme, "Fostering Community in STEM" highlighted our commitment to nurturing connections and sharing knowledge.
Thank you to our 2026 keynote presenters!
Left to right: Eva Nabakov (WIS President), Fernanda Ezquerra Silva (Symposium Co-Director), Dr. Jessica Rourke (Keynote), Ana Galicia Lozano (Keynote), Dr. Maria Goncheva (Keynote), Liah Christie (Symposium Co-Director), and Anna Dema (WIS Vice President).
Thank you to the 2026 poster presenters!
Congratulations to the poster winner of the 2026 WIS Research Symposium!
Presenter: Veerle Appels, Master’s Student
Department: Biochemistry and Microbiology
Poster Entitled: Staphylococcus aureus enhances influenza A virus replication through manipulation of cellular vacuole sorting
