Speakers

We are honored to introduce our speakers for the 2024 Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit, each a recognized authority in their respective fields. Among them are distinguished long-term care providers, medical directors, and veterinarians. These experts will deliver profound insights into antimicrobial stewardship principles and implementation strategies, offering a comprehensive perspective on multidisciplinary responsibilities across diverse healthcare and veterinary settings.

For a full overview of sessions and activities, please visit the agenda page.

Andrew Hennenfent

DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Iowa Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program Update

Katie Rumsey

DVM, MPH, ACVPM
Q&A Panel for Veterinary Tract

Jeremy Tigh

PharmD, BCIDP
Antibiotic Stewardship for Common Infectious Diseases in the Nursing Home

Paul Plummer

DVM, PhD
Core Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship Across One Health

Dan Diekama

MD, MS, D(ABMM), FACP, FSHEA, FIDSA
Diagnostic Stewardship

Amanda Kreuder

DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
Landscape of AMS in Veterinary Medicine: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities

Kelsey Fitch

RN
Using Data to Drive Your Facility's Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts

Jenna Bjork

DVM, MPH
A Toolkit for Implementing an AMS Program in Iowa's Small Animal Practices

Krista Gens

PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, DPLA
Unsolicited Advice: Applying Behavioral Science to Antimicrobial Stewardship

Sarah Kabbani

MD, MSc
CDC Update on National Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts

Jonathan Ryder

MD
Antifungal Stewardship

Kristen Clark

DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CCRT
Putting Antimicrobial Stewardship into Practice: Tools and Tips for the Busy Veterinary Practitioner

Trevor Van Schooneveld

MD
Syndromic Antimicrobial Stewardship

Sarah Auerbach

DO
Respiratory Infections in the Pediatric Population

Christopher Crnich

MD
Identification of Infection and Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes

Sara May

MD
Updates in Antibiotic Allergies

Ariel Loring

PharmD, MPH
CAH Antimicrobial Stewardship: Updating and Educating Key Stakeholders

Michele Evink

CAH Antimicrobial Stewardship: Updating and Educating Key Stakeholders

Adam Porter

CAH Antimicrobial Stewardship: Updating and Educating Key Stakeholders