NIAMRRE Annual Conference 2026
by National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (NIAMRRE)
The National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (NIAMRRE) is hosting its sixth annual conference from May 19 to 21, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. This event, co-hosted by Food Forward and Iowa State University, aims to unite professionals from academia, industry, and government across the One Health spectrum—including human, animal, plant, and environmental health—to collaboratively address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The conference will feature a diverse array of presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and informal gatherings. Keynote speakers include Dr. Elliott Dennis, an Associate Professor of Livestock and Meat Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and Susan Winckler, CEO of the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration. Attendees will engage in sessions focused on mobilizing collaboration, fostering innovation, and implementing actionable strategies to combat AMR.
In addition to the formal sessions, the conference offers ample networking opportunities, including a welcome reception and optional tours. A poster session will showcase current research, with a graduate student poster competition awarding monetary prizes to the top three presentations. The event will be held at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, conveniently located near the Iowa State University campus and within an hour's drive from Des Moines International Airport.
This conference is ideal for professionals and students involved in AMR research, policy, and practice. Participants will gain valuable insights, establish new connections, and leave with actionable steps to contribute to the global fight against antimicrobial resistance.
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Speakers(2)
Dr. Elliott Dennis
Associate Professor of Livestock and Meat Economics at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Dr. Elliott Dennis is an Associate Professor of Livestock and Meat Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He helps producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, and policy makers make high-value decisions by turning complex animal health and market data into clear, actionable insights. His cross-disciplinary work on issues like antimicrobial resistance, disease risk, and producer decision making connects cutting-edge research with what happens on operations, in boardrooms, and in policy debates.
Susan Winckler
CEO at Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration
Susan Winckler is CEO of the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration. The Foundation is the non-profit organization created by Congress to advance the mission of the FDA. Prior to accepting the Foundation post in May of 2020, Ms. Winckler served as President of Leavitt Partners Solutions. As President and Chief Risk Management Officer for the Leavitt Partners family of businesses, Ms. Winckler advised corporate executives on policy and business matters. As CEO of the Food & Drug Law Institute, she provided attorneys, regulators, industry leaders, and consumers with a neutral forum to address domestic and global issues.
Event Details
- Date
- May 19-21, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Ames, United States
- Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
- Pricing
- $299 - $499
- Audience
- Professionals and students involved in AMR research, policy, and practice.