2026
Pittsburgh Rust Belt
Microbiome Conference
Location
📍 Mellon Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
4400 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Accommodations
A block of rooms at a discounted rate is now available at the Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center.
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15213
Last Day to Book : Sunday, October 04, 2026
Childcare Information
The Mellon Institute is centrally located among other academic and medical institutions, offering over 8 NAEYC Accredited Child Care programs between them. Options and information regarding these child care facilities can be found in the links below:
Transportation to/from the airport
Port Authority bus: Catch the 28X Airport Flyer at door #6 in the baggage claim area. The bus runs at 30 minute intervals directly from the airport to the conference site and lodging options listed. $2.75 (exact change required), $2.50 with a ConnectCard (available at the airport).
- Supershuttle: Shared van about $35 for a single passenger.
- Taxi: Takes 35+ minutes, cost about $55
- Yellow Cab: (412) 321-8100
- zTrip: (412) 777-7777
- Uber & Lyft