CDC Webinar | Emerging and Complex Dermatophytes
2024-09-17 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)
Follow the CDC online during Fungal Disease Awareness Week, September 16-20.
Join the CDC and the International Leauge of Dermatological Societies for a one- hour webinar Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 am- 9:00 am CT. they will explore clinical experiences to understand, prevent, and treat these fungal skin infections. Presentations will be followed by practical tips for diagnosis and treatment of emerging and complex dermatophytes, an overview of registry for dermatophyte infections, and a question and answer session. Register now.
CDC and the International League of Dermatological Societies
Registration: bit.ly/dermatophyteswebinar

CDC Webinar | Tropical Diseases: Don't Forget About Fungi!
2024-09-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom virtual event
Follow the CDC online during Fungal Disease Awareness Week, September 16-20.
Join the CDC and the International League of Dermatological Societies during this co-hosted webinar, Wednesday, September 18, 8:00 am- 9:00 am CT, featuring dermatologists working on fungal neglected tropical diseases: chromoblastomycosis, mycetoma, and sporotrichosis. Register now. Presenters from across the globe will share clinical experiences and programmatic work to control these neglected diseases. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion with questions from the audience.
Registration page: bit.ly/ntdfungiwebinar
Presenters

Dallas Smith, PharmD, MAS- Epidemiologist, Mycotic Diseases Branch, US CDC
Marlous Grijsen, MD- Dermatologist and senior clinical scientist based at OUCRU (Oxford University Clinical Research Unit) Indonesia
David Chandler, MD- Consultant Dermatologist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Honorary Research Fellow (Brighton and Sussex Medical School)
Guadalupe Estrada, MD- Dermatologist, Community Dermatology Mexico; Facultad de Medicina. Univ. Autonoma de Guerrero, Instituto Estatal de Cancerologia
Roderick Hay, DM- Emeritus Professor of Cutaneous Infection, Kings College London

CDC Webinar | Mycetoma: Understanding the Disease, Seeking Solutions
2024-09-18 10:00 - 23:15
Follow the CDC online during Fungal Disease Awareness Week, September 16-20. Join the CDC Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative in bringing together leading experts, a patient advocate, and healthcare professionals, we will explore the hidden toll of mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease that causes devastating disabilities and death. Register. This webinar will highlight the challenges of diagnosis and treatments and discuss the path forward in relation to research advancements and the future of mycetoma control.
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Presenters:

Dr. Wendemagegn Enbiale, CEO of Selam Global Health consultancy, Professor of Dermatovenerology Bahir Dar University and Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr Augustin Kadima Ebeja, NTD Medical Officer, Focal Point | Human African Trypanosomiasis & Mycetoma, WHO Regional Office for Africa
Dr Dilip Kachhwaha, Senior Professor in Dermatology and STD at MDM Hospital, Jodhpur, India
John Ekai, Lab Technologist/Community Advocate, Lodwar Hospital, Kenya
Dr Borna Nyaoke -Anoke, Head of Mycetoma, Drugs for neglected Diseases initiative

CDC Webinar | Unmasking Valley Fever: Catching the Soil-Borne Culprit Early
2024-09-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join the CDC online during Fungal Awareness Week, September 16-20.
This webinar held Wednesday, September 18, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm CT, will provide valuable insights into real-life cases, diagnostic challenges, and best practices for early detection and treatment of Valley fever. Register
Presenters:

Geetha Sivasubramanian, MD, FIDSA, Chief of Infectious Diseases at UCSF Fresno
Mitsuru Toda, PhD, MS, Epidemiologist at CDC

CDC Webinar | Think Fungus: Insights from Blastomycosis Surveillance and Outbreak Investigations in an Endemic Region
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom virtual event
Follow the CDC online during Fungal Disease Awareness Week, September 16-20.
Join the CDC, Minnesota Department of Health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Wisconsin Department of Health for a1 hour webinar Thursday, September 19, 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM CT. Register now. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the epidemiology of the fungal infection blastomycosis followed by presentations from three state health departments in an endemic region. Speakers will present insights from outbreak and cluster investigations as well as findings from surveillance data describing risk factors for severe blastomycosis. Register
Presenters

Samantha Williams, Epidemiologist, Mycotic Diseases Branch, CDC
Malia Ireland, Senior Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health
Rebecca Reik , Zoonotic Disease Epidemiologist, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Katie Wiesner, Research Analyst, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Member Spotlight: Iowa State University
2024-10-01 12:00 - 13:00
Join NIAMRRE and Iowa State University, Tuesday, October 1 from noon-1pm CT as we shine a light on NIAMRRE Member Iowa State University. Researchers will share their information on their recent work in AMR.

Member Spotlight: Georgia Bio
2024-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join NIAMRRE and Georgia Bio, Tuesday, November 5 from noon-1pm CT as we shine a light on NIAMRRE Member Georgia Bio.
Georgia Bio (GaBio) is Georgia’s most impactful life sciences membership organization, advocating for the sector and its diverse innovation pipeline. For over 35 years, GaBio has served its members by supporting companies of all sizes, from early-stage innovators and startups to established industry leaders in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. GaBio also works closely with universities, academic and research institutions, the investment community, and other critical partners that promote this vibrant sector. GaBio works to shape public policy, improve access to breakthrough technologies, educate lawmakers, provide member programs, strengthens the workforce pipeline, and advance equity within our ecosystem by championing innovative solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of our times. This presentation will focus on Georgia Bio’s workforce development programming which strives to strengthen the life sciences workforce pipeline through classroom-to-career initiatives that align with industry/sector needs. GaBio is building the capacity of Georgia classrooms to support the future life science workforce with teacher professional development in biotechnology, an equipment depot, a visiting scientist program, and more.
Presenters

MariaThacker Goeth, MPH | President & CEO, Georgia Bio
With over 18 years of experience Maria has helped build the organization into one of the top state bioscience and medtech associations in the country. Her a strong reputation for her industry knowledge and expertise with Georgia businesses, leaders and legislators, Maria has invigorated the life sciences sector statewide as the industry has seen dramatic growth in the last 4 years.
Before her time at Georgia Bio, Maria participated in an ORISE fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in environmental investigations, working closely with the National Center of Environmental Health in Chemical Demilitarization. Maria holds a master’s in public health from Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Sweet Briar College.
Maria serves on the boards of the CJD Foundation, Southeast Life Sciences Association, KSU Research Foundation, Greater Atlanta Red Cross, FutureVerse, MyHealthID Global, as immediate past chair for the Council of State Bioscience Associations, and is a founding board member of the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes. Most recently, she was named to Georgia Trend magazine’s 2023 and 2022 Georgia 500 List, 2023, 2022 and 2021 “100 Most Influential Georgians” list, 2022 Power 100 and a top visionary by Atlanta Business Chronicle and is a 2022 graduate of the Leadership Atlanta program. Additionally, Maria has volunteered for 11 years with the Junior League of Atlanta and serves on the Piedmont Atlanta Patient & Family Advisory Council.

Megan Heaphy | Director Workforce and Talent
Megan serves as the Director of the Biotech Teacher Training Initiative (formerly Rural Teacher Training Initiative) and the Manager of the Office of Workforce and Talent for Georgia Bio. She has been with Georgia Bio for over 6 years and oversees workforce development efforts spanning the entire workforce pipeline- from K-12 to the current workforce.
Megan has over a decade of experience in science education, having taught Chemistry, Biology and AP Biology in metro Atlanta high schools, as well as life sciences courses at Gwinnett Technical College and Georgia State University. Megan has a passion for helping educators and students gain awareness of pathways to employment within life sciences and ensuring that schools have the materials to do hands-on science labs. Additionally, Megan has a dedication for sustainability which shows in her work with the Equipment Depot, a program of Georgia Bio that creates a pipeline for materials from life science industry and academia to be used or repurposed in Georgia schools.
Megan serves in various leadership roles including the Atlanta Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Athens Technical College bioscience program advisory boards and the Athens Community Career Academy Biomanufacturing Catalyst Committee. Megan holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Tech and a Master of Science in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from Georgia State University.

Member Spotlight: Atterx
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join NIAMRRE and Georgia Bio, Tuesday, December 3, from noon-1pm CT as we shine a light on NIAMRRE Member Atterx.

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Member Spotlight: QIAGEN
2025-01-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join NIAMRRE and Joshua Benton, Business Development Manager for Public Health at QIAGEN, Tuesday, January 7 from noon-1 pm CT as we shine a light on NIAMRRE Member QIAGEN.
QIAGEN serves more than 500,000 customers around the globe, all seeking answers from the building blocks of life – DNA, RNA, and proteins. We deliver Sample to Insight solutions for molecular testing, propelling our customers from start to finish to unlock new insights. Joshua will highlight QIAGEN’s commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Showcasing QIAGEN’s comprehensive molecular solutions, from sample preparation to digital PCR and next-generation sequencing, tailored to improve AMR detection, analysis, and public health outcomes through innovative technologies and strategic collaborations.

Speaker:

Joshua Boston is a Business Development Manager at QIAGEN, leading public health initiatives across North America. With expertise in molecular biology applications and strategic partnerships, he has fostered collaborations with public health leaders, positioning QIAGEN as a trusted solutions provider to organizations like CDC, APHL, and more.

CDC Webinar: Advancing One Health in the United States: Launch of the First Ever National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom virtual event
The One Health approach recognizes the interdependence of the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems). This approach mobilizes multiple diverse sectors, disciplines, and communities to work together to promote well-being and address health and ecosystem threats. Please join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for updates from the U.S. One Health Coordination Unit and an overview of the first ever National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States (NOHF-Zoonoses), 2025-2029. The NOHF-Zoonoses establishes a structure to facilitate multisectoral and transdisciplinary coordination, collaboration, and communication across the federal government. Using the One Health approach, the framework addresses zoonotic diseases and other priority One Health issues in the United States.
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Member Spotlight: NIAMRRE Operations Center
2025-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Join the NIAMRRE Operations Center staff as we dive into what 2025 has in store for our members and a sneak peak at teh 2025 NIAMRRE Conference in Raleigh, NC, May 13-15.

DOI Webinar: DOI’s Role in Advancing One Health: Mission, Management, and Authorities
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join the Department of the Interior on January 22, noon-1pm CT, for a panel on the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) role in advancing the One Health initiative. This session will cover the DOI’s mission, vision, and authorities, along with a brief introduction to its Bureaus and Offices (E.g. U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services). We will discuss how the DOI supports the National One Health Framework. Additionally, we will explore invasive species management, highlighting how the National Invasive Species Council’s efforts align with the principles of One Health by addressing the impacts of invasive species on ecosystems, human health, and wildlife.

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USDA Webinar: USDA's Role in Advancing One Health: Zoonotic Diseases and Beyond
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join the United States Department of Agriculture for an engaging webinar highlighting USDA’s One Health activities, with a focus on addressing zoonotic diseases such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), SARS-CoV-2, and rabies, while also exploring USDA’s broader contributions to the National One Health Framework, its historical successes in eradicating tuberculosis and brucellosis from the U.S. cattle population, and the current efforts to protect public health, agriculture, and wildlife. Designed for One Health professionals and the public, this session provides an in-depth look at USDA’s collaborative, multisectoral approach to managing diseases at the intersection of human, animal, plant and environmental health.
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2025 NIAMRRE Conference
2025-05-13 08:00 - 2025-05-15 12:00 | Embassy Suites research triangle Raleigh NC, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary, NC, 27513
CHANGING PERSPECTIVES ON AMR

NIAMRRE is excited to be holding our fifth annual conference, hosted by NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 13-15, 2025. Bringing together professionals within academia, industry, and government from across the One Health spectrum (plants, animals, humans, and the environment), we will work together in “Changing Perspectives on AMR.”
With a mix of presentations, panels, facilitated discussions, workshops, and informal gatherings, you will leave his conference with new connections and actionable steps we can take together to combat antimicrobial resistance.

➤ SUPER EARLY BIRD: Save $100 when you register now through December 31 | Click here for more details

Webinar: AMR Dashboard Data Governance Handbook
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00
Live Webinar | Free
Through cooperative agreements with the USDA APHIS, NIAMRRE and other NIAMRRE-member institutions have been working to improve access to information on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in domesticated animals through the development of an AMR Dashboard Ecosystem which will leverage AMR data generated in veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) across the country.
Data governance will play a vital role in managing the AMR Dashboard Ecosystem to meet the expectations and address concerns of data providers (i.e., VDLs) and to satisfy the needs of data users. Therefore, a Data Governance Handbook has been developed to guide the management and responsible use of AMR data within the AMR Dashboard Ecosystem
On July 24, 2025 at 12 pm CT, NIAMRRE will host a webinar to present the newly developed AMR Dashboard Data Governance Handbook, and you are invited to learn more about its framework and provide feedback. Register

Why Attend?

Understand the Handbook’s Framework: Gain insights into principles, roles and responsibilities, and governance structure for collecting AMR data.
Learn Best Practices: Discover strategies for implementing effective data governance in AMR initiatives, including process, policy, and technical safeguards to protect sensitive data.
Engage with Experts: Ask questions or provide your feedback on the Handbook at the end of the presentation.

Who Should Attend?

Veterinary diagnostic laboratory representatives.
Public and animal health researchers.
Federal agency personnel involved in AMR surveillance and policy.
Any stakeholder interested in learning more about the data governance framework developed for the AMR Dashboard Ecosystem.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of AMR data governance!
Register now
If you have questions or if the date and time of the webinar do not work for you, but you are still interested in reviewing the Handbook and providing feedback, please contact us at amrdashboard@niamrre.org

Future of Fungi: Solutions, Trends, & Challenges
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join NIAMRRE on Thursday, September 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT for a virtual panel discussion with leading experts in mycology and infectious disease. Hear from Dr. Tom Chiller, former Senior Advisor for strategy, DFWED for the CDC and current Chief Medical Officer and VP Strategic Innovations at IMMY, Dr. Karren Norris, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia, and Dr. Steven Harris, Department Chair, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology at Iowa State University as they explore emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in fungal disease from a One Health perspective. Register now
Attend this virtual event to discover:

Critical challenges in the diagnostics and management of fungal infections
Novel solutions in technology and prevention
Emerging trends and behavior change regarding fungal disease

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation. Register today and take a step towards understanding the fascinating world of fungi and their impact on health

Featured Speakers

Dr. Steven Harris possesses almost 40 years of experience working on the physiology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and genomics of yeasts and filamentous fungi. As an independent investigator, his research program has sought to understand the mechanisms underlying hyphal morphogenesis and septum formation in the model filamentous fungus Aspergillus nidulans as well as other members of the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. More recent efforts have focused on characterization of adaptations that enable fungi to colonize extreme environments. The latter project includes extensive field surveys focused on the isolation and identification of extremotolerant fungi. His research program has been supported by funding from NSF, NASA, and the Canadian agencies NSERC, CIHR, and CFI. Dr. Harris also has considerable experience teaching biology and mycology courses to an audience largely composed of pre-health majors. He currently serves as a Department Chair with a research appointment.

Dr. Karen Norris, is professor of Infectious Diseases and the Charles H. Wheatley Chair in Immunology & Translational Biomedical Research at the Center for Vaccines and Immunology at the University of Georgia. Her laboratory has developed and is testing a broadly protective vaccine and immunotherapeutic agents to prevent and treat fungal infections, including pulmonary aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis. She holds patents for related technologies and her work has led to the establishment of NXT Biologics, Inc, a company whose goal is the advancement of life-saving vaccines and immunotherapies for fungal diseases.

Dr. Tom Chiller led the CDC’s Mycotic Diseases Branch for over two decades, shaping the global response to life-threatening fungal infections like Candida auris and cryptococcal meningitis. From launching the FungiSurv surveillance system to securing fungal pathogens’ inclusion on WHO’s priority pathogen list, his impact has been monumental. Dr. Chiller sits on the Member Board of Trustees for the Global Action For Fungal Infections (GAFFI). Now, he joins IMMY as the Chief Medical Officer and VP Strategic Innovations to accelerate their mission of Improving Health & Saving Lives with affordable, accessible fungal diagnostics worldwide.

Harnessing Phages: Next-Gen Antimicrobial Approaches
2025-11-13 00:00 | Zoom virtual event
Join NIAMRRE on Thursday, November 13, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT for a virtual panel discussion with leading experts in Phage technologies across One Health sectors. Hear from Dr. Tobo Loazia, CEO of HEDROS, Mathew Tebeau, COO of Phagelux Agrihealth, and Dr. Daniel Czyz, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, as they explore emerging trends, challenges, and innovative solutions in Phage technology, showcasing its promising role as a powerful alternative to traditional antibiotics. Register now
Attend this virtual event to discover:

Critical challenges to the development of phage technologies
Novel solutions and applications for phage treatments
Emerging trends and behavior change regarding the use and adoption of phage

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this invigorating conversation. Register today and expand your knowledge of this bleeding-edge technology that could redefine our approach to AMR.
