
2025 NIAMRRE CONFERENCE AGENDA
Pre-Conference Workshops May 13, 2025 |
Innovation Showcase 8:30 – 11:30 AM | Triangle Ballroom | Dr. Peter Bergholz, Dr. Daniel Czyz, Nick Conley, Brian Eller, Thomas Heymann, Dr. Michelle Kromm, Tobo Loaiza, James Millar, Dr. Brett O’Brien, Jiten Pant, Ronald Shebuski, Matthew Tebeau, Maria Thacker Goethe, Dwight Austin Van Horn |
Student Workshop 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Check in at 8:30 am) | Kathleen M. Fenner, Dr. Jennifer Halleran |
Day 1 May 13, 2025 |
Changing Perspectives Through Storytelling ★ WELCOME & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1:00 – 1:45 PM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Julia Szymczak |
Success Stories: Changing Perspectives in AMR PRESENTATION 1:45 – 3:00 PM | Blowing Rock | Kelly M. Foltz, Thomas Heymann, Dr. Gregory LewbartModerator: Dr. Ben O’Kelley |
Break 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Blowing Rock |
AMR Research and Innovation at NC State PRESENTATION 3:30 – 3:45 PM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Josh Stern |
Lightning Talks ROUND 1 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Blowing Rock | Ali Abdulah, Casey Cazer, Gregory Lewbart, Melanie Lewis Ivey, Md Adman Karim, Issmat Kassem, Chyer Kim, Dr. Ivan Liachko, Melha Mellata, Dr. Marwan Osman |
Poster Session 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Triangle Ballroom |
Welcome Reception 4:30 – 7:00 PM | Triangle Ballroom |
Day 2 May 13, 2025 |
Morning Hike 6:15 – 7:30 AM | Lobby | Ben O’Kelley |
Changing Perspectives on AMR Through Surveillance Systems PRESENTATION 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Claire Fellman, Dr. Sarah Rhea, Dr. Rachel WhitakerModerator: Dr. Daniel Czyz |
International Perspectives on AMR Following UNGA PANEL DISCUSSION 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Sid Thakur, Dr. Paul Plummer, Dr. Arshnee Moodley, Dr. Kamada Lwere, Dr. David van DuinModerator: Dr. Dan Grooms |
Break 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Blowing Rock |
Changing Perspectives on Fungal Diseases PRESENTATION11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Steven Harris, Dr. Ilan Schwartz, Dr. Karen A. NorrisModerator: Dr. Jennifer Halleran |
Day 3 May 14, 2025 |
Networking Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Blowing Rock |
Concurrent Facilitated Discussion BreakoutsRESEARCH | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Dr. Kris Johansen, Dr. Paul PlummerEDUCATION | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Dr. Daniel Czyz, Dr. Revati Masilamani, Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe, Maria Thacker GoetheSTEWARDSHIP | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Dr. Ben O’Kelley, Dr. Erin Brown, Dr. Melissa Johnson |
Break 2:30-3:00 PM | Blowing Rock |
Report Outs from Facilitated Discussion Breakouts 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Blowing Rock |
A Tale of Two Microbial Worlds—The Struggle of Antimicrobial Resistance PRESENTATION 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Peter Dorhout |
AMR Dashboard Update PRESENTATION 4:00 – 4:45 PM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Amanda Kreuder |
Optional Tour 5:00 – ~6:00 PM (Bus Loading at 4:45 PM) | Vallet Parking | Dr. Jennifer Halleran |



Day 3 May 15, 2025 |
Morning Hike 6:15 – 7:30 AM | Lobby | Ben O’Kelley |
Changing Perspectives on Antibiotic Allergies ★ KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 8:30 – 9:15 AM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Christina Sarubbi |
Lightning Talks ROUND 2 9:15 – 10:00 AM | Blowing Rock | Richard González Aquino, Erina Farrell, Amelia Frye, Yosra Helmy, Nooshin KianvashRad, Michelle Kromm, Isadora Machado, Revati Masilamani |
Break 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Blowing Rock |
Changing Perspectives in Uncertain Times PANEL DISCUSSION 10:15 – 10:45 AM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Erika Ganda, Dr. Cristina Lanzas, Dr. Ivan Liachko, Dr. Sid ThakurModerator: Dr. Paul Plummer |
Student Poster Awards 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Blowing Rock |
Closing Remarks 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Blowing Rock | Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe |