Presentations

Presentations of Ishaq Lab research at scientific venues are listed here.

Presentations to k-12 and general public audiences.

A full list of presentations involving Dr. Ishaq’s work.

2025

  1. O’Doherty, K.C., Allen-Vercoe, E., Beiko, R.G., Choudoir, M.J., Ishaq, S.L., Silva, D. Microbiomes and critical health psychology: Social equity, culture, and environments. International Society for Critical Health Psychology. Galway, Ireland. July 1-4, 2025.
  2. Beiko, R., Choudoir, M.J., Ishaq, S.L., Silva, D.S., Allen-Vercoe, E., O’Doherty, K.C. Microbiome Stewardship Is Necessary, But What Exactly Should We Steward? Canadian Society of Microbiologists 7th Annual Conference. Université de Montréal, Quebec. June 17-20, 2025.
  3. Ishaq, S. Partnerships with gut microbes to improve health. South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professionals Convocation. Brookings, SD. April 23, 2025.
  4. Holman2, J., Kirkendall2, A., Sharma1, A., Nowak1, L., Li, Y., Ishaq, S. Novel broccoli-sourced anti-inflammatory conversion in mouse-gut bacterial isolates. UMaine Student Research Symposium, Orono, Maine, April 11, 2025.
  5. Kirkendall2, A., Holman2, J., Sharma1, A., Nowak1, L., Adjapong, G., Li, Y., Ishaq, S. Putative Anti-inflammatory Producing Gut Bacteria lessen IL-8 production in Cells from a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis.  UMaine Student Research Symposium, Orono, Maine, April 11, 2025.
  6. Ishaq, S. Testing out an immunological mouse model of inflammation as a means of assessing diet to reduce symptoms. University of Vermont 2025 Neuroscience, Behavior, and Health Forum. Burlington, VT. February 1, 2025.

2024

  1. Alaba2*, T. Steamed broccoli sprouts alleviated Inflammatory Bowel Disease via increased anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and gut protective metabolites in DSS-mice. Functional Food Centre Symposium, San Diego, CA. Oct 2, 2024.
  2. Holcomb2*, Lola, Johanna Holman, Molly Hurd, Brigitte Lavoie, Louisa Colucci, Gary M. Mawe, Peter L. Moses, Emma Perry, Allesandra Stratigakis, Tao Zhang, Grace Chen, Suzanne L. Ishaq, Yanyan Li. Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts confers stronger protection against enterocolitis development in an immunological mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease. 19th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME), Cape Town, South Africa, Aug 19, 2024.
  3. Holman2*, Johanna .M., Lola Holcomb, Louisa Colucci, Dorien Baudewyns, Joe Balkan, Grace Chen, Peter L. Moses, Gary M. Mawe, Tao Zhang, Yanyan Li, Suzanne L. Ishaq. Steamed broccoli sprouts alleviate gut inflammation and retain gut microbiota against DSS-induced dysbiosis. 19th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME), Cape Town, South Africa, Aug 19, 2024.
  4. Kirkendall2*, A., Holman2, J., Kinney2, M., Sharma1, A., Nowak1, L., Adjapong, G., Li, Y., Ishaq, S.L. Characterizing Gut Bacteria Associated with Sulforaphane Production. 19th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME), Cape Town, South Africa, Aug 19, 2024.
  5. Ishaq, S. Place and Time Matter for Gut Microbes Making Anti-Inflammatories from Broccoli Sprouts. Northern New England Microbiome Symposium. Burlington, VT, June 3, 2024.
  6. Marissa Kinney, Johanna Holman, Alexis Kirkendall, Emelia Tremblay, Mazie Gordon. Using Steamed Broccoli Sprouts to Better Understand Bacterial Glucosinolate Metabolism. UMaine Student Research Symposium, Orono Maine, April 12, 2024.
  7. Holman, J., Holcomb, L., Colucci, L. Baudewyns, D., Balkan, J., Chen. G., Moses, P.,  Mawe, G.M.,  Zhang, T., Li, Y., Ishaq, S.L. Steamed broccoli sprouts alleviate gut inflammation and retain gut microbiota against DSS-induced dysbiosis. UMaine Student Research Symposium, Orono Maine, April 12, 2024.
  8. Holcomb, L., Holman, J., Hurd, M., Lavoie, B., Colucci, L.,Moses, P., Mawe, G.M., Perry, E., Stratigakis, A., Zhang, T., Ishaq, S.L., Li, Y. Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts confers stronger protection against enterocolitis development in an immunological mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease. UMaine Student Research Symposium, Orono Maine, April 12, 2024.
  9. Ishaq, S. “Place and time matter for gut microbes making anti-inflammatories from broccoli sprouts”, Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, WA. March 15, 2024.
  10. Alaba*, T.E., Ishaq, S.L., Li, Y., Zhang, T. “Broccoli sprouts alleviate ulcerative colitis in mice by increasing dietary and microbial metabolites: differential effects in young and adult, male and female mice. 4th CMI International Microbiome Meeting (CIMM), La Jolla, CA, March 12th – 14th, 2024.
  11. Holcomb*, L., Holman, J., Hurd, M., Lavoie, B., Colucci, L.,Moses, P., Mawe, G.M., Perry, E., Stratigakis, A., Zhang, T., Ishaq, S.L., Li, Y. Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts confers stronger protection against enterocolitis development in an immunological mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease. 4th CMI International Microbiome Meeting (CIMM), La Jolla, CA, March 12th – 14th, 2024.
  12. Ishaq, S. “Place and time matter for gut microbes making anti-inflammatories from broccoli sprouts”, 4th CMI International Microbiome Meeting (CIMM), La Jolla, CA. March 12, 2024. (invited)
  13. Ishaq, S. “Place and time matter for gut microbes making anti-inflammatories from broccoli sprouts”, Oregon State University microbiology departmental series. Corvalis, OR. March 5, 2024.
  14. Interviewed by Mark Martin on the Matters Microbial podcast, “Episode #27: Broccoli Sprouts, Gut Health, and Microbes for All with Sue Ishaq”, Feb 9, 2024.
  15. Ishaq, S. “Place and time matter for gut microbes making anti-inflammatories from broccoli sprouts”, Translational Biobehavioral and Health Disparities Virtual Microbiome Series. Virtual. Feb 2, 2024.
  16. Olaniyi*, A., Ishaq, S. Investigating the activity of bacteria isolated from tank biofilms in a hatchery system for sea scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, larvae. Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition (NACE) and the 43rd Milford Aquaculture Seminar (MAS). Portland, Maine, January 10-12, 2024.
  17. Ishaq, S. Bacterial community trends associated with sea scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, larvae in a hatchery system. Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition (NACE) and the 43rd Milford Aquaculture Seminar (MAS). Portland, Maine, January 10-12, 2024.

2023

  1. Ishaq, S. Microbial waste is our treasure: biogeography and anti-inflammatoires in the gut. 9th Annual Southern California Microbiome Summit. Riverside, CA, September 22, 2023. (invited)
  2. Ishaq*, S. “Scallop microbes and sustainable aquaculture: host-microbe dynamics situated in environmental and social context.” Ecological Society of America (ESA) annual meeting. Inspire session: Microbes as Tools to Solve Ecological Problems for All. Portland, OR, August 6-11, 2023. (invited)
  3. Holcomb*, L., Holman, J., Hurd, M., Lavoie, B., Colucci, L.,Moses, P., Mawe, G.M., Perry, E., Stratigakis, A., Zhang, T., Ishaq, S.L., Li, Y. Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts confers stronger protection against enterocolitis development in an immunological mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease. American Society for Nutrition annual meeting, Boston, MA. July 22-25, 2023.
  4. Holman*, J., Holcomb, L., Colucci, L. Baudewyns, D., Balkan, J., Chen. G., Moses, P., Mawe, G.M., Zhang, T., Li, Y., Ishaq, S.L. Steamed broccoli sprouts alleviate gut inflammation and retain gut microbiota against DSS-induced dysbiosis. American Society for Nutrition annual meeting, Boston, MA. July 22-25, 2023.
  5. Toney*, A., Wolf, P., Ishaq, S. Broadening Perspectives by Situating Nutrition Education in Broader Social Contexts: A Study Protocol. American Society for Nutrition annual meeting, Boston, MA. July 22-25, 2023.
  6. Ishaq, S. “Microbes and Social Equity: what is it and how do we do it?” Boston University Microbiome. July 2023. (invited keynote).
  7. Ishaq, S. “Microbes and Social Equity: what is it and how do we do it?” Harvard Chan-NIEHS Center for Environmental Health’s “Environmental Health in Action” colloquium series. Boston, MA, May 10, 2023. (invited)

2022

  1.  Kirkendall1*, A., Ishaq, S. Taking on Multiple Research Projects in a NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Program as a Disabled Undergraduate Student. Annual Biomedical Research Conference For Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) annual meeting, Anaheim, CA, November 9-12, 2022.
  2. Ishaq*, S., Li, Y., Holman, J., Holcomb, L., Hurd, M., Lavoie, B.,  Zhang, T., Perry, E., Colucci, L., Chen, G, Moses, P., Mawe, G. A two-week age difference had a surprising impact on our gut microbes research using IL-10 knockout mouse models of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE) retreat. Bar Harbor, ME, October 29, 2022.
  3. Ishaq, S. Microbes and Social Equity: what is it and how do we do it? Part of Track Hub: ‘Field Work & DEI Part 1: Fostering Equitable Partnerships with the Communities in Your Field Work Location’. American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2022, Washington, DC (USA), June 9-13, 2022. (invited)
  4. Holman*, J. M., S. Ishaq, Y. Li, T. Zhang, G. Mawe, L. Colucci, J. Balkan. Prevention of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Broccoli Sourced and Microbially Produced Bioactives.  American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2022, Washington, DC (USA), June 12, 2022.
  5. Hosler2*, S., Grey, E., Dankwa, A., Perry, J., Bowden, T., Beal, B., Ishaq, S. Initial descriptions of  the microbes of farmed Atlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) veligers and rearing tanks. American Society for Microbiology Microbe 2022 meeting. Washington, D.C.. June 9-13, 2022.
  6. Hosler2*, S., Grey, E., Ishaq, S. Comparing the microbiome of wild and farmed Atlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) veligers. Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition (NACE) and the 41st Milford Aquaculture Seminar (MAS). Portland, Maine. POSTPONED to April 27-28, 2022
  7. Ishaq, S., Li, Y., Holman*2, J., Zhang, T., Chen, G. “Biogeography may be key to microbial anti inflammatory production using dietary precursors.” Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium, Bar Harbor, ME, April 22-23, 2022. (invited)
  8. French1*, R., Beale, J., Ishaq, S. Abstract 0402. Climate Change Affects Wild Mammal Ranges and Health; Will That Also Affect Infectious Disease Exposure Risk at Maine Farms? UMaine Student Symposium (virtual presentation). April 15, 2022.
  9. Holcomb2*, Coffman, J., Harrison, B., Tucker, K., Ishaq, S. Abstract 1080. An Overview of Three Biomedical Science Projects across Three Research Institutes. UMaine Student Symposium (virtual presentation). April 15, 2022.
  10. Hosler2*, S., Grey, E., Dankwa, A., Perry, J., Bowden, T., Beal, B., Ishaq, S. Abstract 0816. Initial descriptions of the microbes of farmed Atlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) veligers and rearing tanks. UMaine Student Symposium (virtual presentation). April 15, 2022.
  11. Pelletier1*, E., Taylor, T., Ishaq, S. Abstract 830. Assessing the Veterinary Needs of Rural Maine and Implementing an Effective Management Plan. UMaine Student Symposium (poster presentation). April 15, 2022.
  12. Ishaq, S. “Microbes at the nexus of environmental, biological, and social research.” Iowa State University Spring Microbiology Graduate Student Organization retreat. (virtual). April 14, 2022 (invited co-plenary).
  13. Ishaq*, S., Li, Y., Holman2, J., Zhang, T., Mawe, G., Hurd, M., Lavoie, B. Baudewyns1, D., Colucci1, L., Balkan1, J., Chen, G, Moses, P. “Biogeography may be key to microbial anti inflammatory production using dietary precursors.”  Congress of Gastrointestinal Function (CGIF), April 11 – 13, 2022.
  14. “My science journey”, invited presentation and discussion of my career path to undergraduate women in STEM, UMaine WiSTEMM group, March 28, 2021
  15. Ishaq, S. “Moose rumen microbes and you.” The Wildlife Society Nutritional Ecology Working Group Webinar series, (virtual), March 9, 2022.
  16. Ishaq*, S., Li, Y., Holman2, J., Zhang, T., Mawe, G., Hurd, M., Lavoie, B. Baudewyns1, D., Colucci1, L., Balkan1, J., Chen, G, Moses, P. “Biogeography may be key to microbial anti inflammatory production using dietary precursors.”  Dartmouth Molecular Microbiology and Pathogenesis (M2P2), February 24 – 25, 2022. (invited)
  17. Ishaq, S. “Microbes at the nexus of environmental, biological, and social research” The Microbes and Social Equity 2022 speaker series, virtual, University of Maine and the Microbes and Social Equity working group. January 19, 2022.
  18. Ishaq, S. ​”Microbes at the nexus of environmental, biological, and social research.” 2nd Rhode Island Microbiome Symposium, virtual, University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI, January 14, 2022. (invited plenary)
  19. Booker, Y., Ishaq, S., Levesque*, D.L. “The role of the microbiome in responses to heat stress in endotherms.” The Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) annual meeting. Phoenix, AZ. January 3-7, 2022.

2021

  1. Ishaq, S. Introducing the Microbes and Social Equity Working Group: Considering the Microbial Components of Social, Environmental, and Health Justice. inVIVO Planetary Health. virtual. Dec 1 – 7, 2021. (invited) 
  2. Holman J., Ishaq S.L.., Li Y., Zhang T., Balkan J., Colucci L. Prevention of inflammatory bowel disease by broccoli-sourced and microbially-produced bioactives. Video presented at: OHS Student Led Research Panel, UC Davis; Nov 2021.
  3. Arshad, M., Fludgate, P., Emera Rabee, A., Ishaq, S. “Preliminary results of camel rumen microbial make up”. Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Symposium. (virtual). Oct 25, 2021.
  4. Choi*2, O.N., Corl, A., Wolfenden, A., Lublin, A., Ishaq, S.L., Turjeman, S., Getz, W.M., Nathan, R., Bowie, R.C.K., Kamath, P.L. “High-throughput sequencing for examining Salmonella prevalence and pathogen -microbiota relationships in barn swallows.”  69th Annual – 14th Biennial Joint Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association & European Wildlife Disease Association (virtual) Aug 31 – Sept 2, 2021.
  5. Arshad1*, M., Fludgate1, P., Rabee, A., Ishaq, S. “Preliminary results of camel rumen microbial make up”. University of Maine REU Research Symposium. (virtual). Aug 13, 2021.
  6. The Microbes and Social Equity Working group, “Special Session 17: “Microbiomes and Social Equity” (19205).”, Ecological Society of America 2021. (virtual). Aug 5, 2021.36.
  7. Ishaq*, S.L., Lee, G., MacRae, J., Hamlin, H., Bouchard, D. “The effect of simulated warming ocean temperatures on the bacterial communities on the shells of healthy and epizootic shell diseased American Lobster (Homarus americanus).” Ecological Society of America 2021. (virtual). Aug 2-6, 2021. (accepted talk)
  8. Hotopp*, A., Silverbrand, S., Ishaq, S.L., Dumont, J., Michaud, A.,  MacRae, J.,  Stock, S.P.,  Groden, E. “Can a necromenic nematode serve as a biological Trojan horse for an invasive ant?” Ecological Society of America 2021. (virtual). Aug 2-6, 2021. (poster)
  9. Ishaq, S.L. “Do we have a right to microbes?” University of Maine eDNA Ethics Workshop 2021. Orono, ME. July 8, 2021. (invited presentation, and panel/workshop discussion lead)
  10. Holman*, J., Ishaq, S.L., Li, Y., Zhang, T.. Prevention of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Broccoli-sourced and Microbially-produced Bioactives. ASM Microbe/ISME World Microbe Forum 2021 (virtual). June 20-24, 2021. (poster)
  11. Ishaq*, S.L., Lee, G., MacRae, J., Hamlin, H., Bouchard, D. The Effect Of Simulated Warming Ocean Temperatures On The Bacterial Communities On The Shells Of Healthy And Epizootic Shell Diseased American Lobster (Homarus americanus). ASM Microbe/ISME World Microbe Forum 2021 (virtual). June 20-24, 2021. (poster)
  12. Pierce*, E., Hosler, S., Ishaq, S. Ideal Conditions for Cryptosporidium Attachment and Infection. UMaine Student Research Symposium (virtual). April 16, 2021. (poster)

2020

  1. Ishaq*, S.L.”Framing the discussion of microorganisms as a facet of social equity in human health”, inVIVO Planetary Health 2020 meeting. (revised to virtual) Dec 2020. (invited)
  2. Ishaq*, S.L., Hotopp, A., Silverbrand, S., MacRae, J., Stock, S.P., Groden, E. “Can a necromenic nematode serve as a biological Trojan horse for an invasive ant?” Entomological Society of America 2020. (revised to virtual). Nov 15-25, 2020. (invited)
  3. Ishaq*, S.L. “Framing the discussion of microorganisms as a facet of social equity in human health”. 3rd annual  Institute for Health in the Built Environment Build Health 2020. (revised to virtual) Portland, OR. May 2020. (invited). Video.

2019

  1. Ishaq, S.L. “Moose rumen microbes and their relevance to agriculture and health.” American Fisheries Society + The Wildlife Society (AFS+TWS) meeting. Reno, Nevada, US. October 2, 2019.
  2. Ishaq, S.L. “Raising feedlot cattle with good microbes in mind” (“Cria y engorda de ganado con buenos microbios en mente”).  XXII UANL-Engorda de Bovinos en Corral Symposium.  Monterrey, Nuovo Leon, Mexico. October 1, 2019.