Welcome to the MGE AUS Mobile Genetic Elements Meeting
The Mobile Genetic Elements Meeting is the premier forum for MGE research in Australia, and is organized by the Australian Society for Microbiology’s MGE Special Interest Group, MGE AUS. We are a community-focused organisation committed to advancing the study of mobile elements within Australia.
Our meeting brings together leading experts, early-career researchers (ECRs), and students in a supportive environment designed to foster deep collaboration. We provide a unique platform where ECRs and students can showcase finished projects or present work-in-progress, offering an invaluable opportunity to engage with the community and receive constructive feedback across all stages of research. If your science involves transposable or integrative elements, plasmids, or bacteriophages you will find a welcoming space to share your work, build new connections, and learn about the latest MGE developments.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission opens on the 18th of June, and closes on the 15th of October 2026. We are accepting submissions dealing with any microbial mobile genetic element, examples include plasmids, transposons, insertion sequences, bacteriophages, integrative and conjugative elements, and so on.
Abstracts should be 300 words or less, contain no figures or tables, and should use the provided template.
Keynote speakers
We are pleased to announce our lineup of exciting keynote speakers for MGE AUS 2027. Our keynotes were chosen as they represent emerging, and diverse leaders from within the Australian MGE research space.
Dr Alicia Fajardo-Lubian
The University of Sydney
Exploring the genomic context of antimicrobial resistance genes
Dr Andrew Urquhart
The University of Melbourne
Giant fungal transposons mediate horizontal gene transfer
Dr Minh Duy Phan
The University of Queensland
Genetic mechanisms of AMR plasmid stability and transfer
MGE AUS 2027 t-shirts
MGE AUS has partnered with the incredibly talented early career researcher, and science-arts communicator Dr Desirel Ng for the MGE AUS 2027 conference T-shirt
Her design reflects both the location of the meeting, and incorporates DNA being mobilised by our highly mobile MaGpiE mascot. The design is printed on a high quality cotton crew neck shirt that is available in both female and men's sizing, and in your choice of black or white colouring.
T-shirts can be purchased during registration, however due to costly processing fees, we will not be taking payment for the T-shirt through the trybooking platform. Details for how payment can be made will be emailed to attendees after registration. Additionally, a small number of T-shirts may be available for purchase during the meeting, though we anticipate these will sell out quickly.
MGE AUS 2027 T-shirts
Male sizing
Female sizing
ASM State Branch Travel Sponsorships
MGE AUS is proud to partner with ASM State Branches from across the country to support students and ECRs to attend our meeting. Details and participating branches will be announced shortly. Sponsored delegates will be guaranteed a talk, present in a dedicated session, and receive a prize certificate.
Sponsors
We are proud to partner with the following sponsors of MGE AUS
