Registration now open!
Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society 2023 Annual Meeting
Date: August 25th, 2023
Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus \\ 2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508
Attend in Person!
NIDS Member/Non-NIDS Member: $65 - closed!
Student/Resident/Fellow In-Training (not presenting): $30 - closed!
Presenters (Speakers/Poster Presenters): FREE
Attend Virtually
NIDS Members/Non-NIDS Member: $30 - Closed
Student/Resident/Fellow In-Training: $15 - Closed
Business Meeting Boxed Lunch (Optional for Members): FREE
Consists of sandwich or wrap, bag of chips, grape bundle, a house-made fudge brownie, mint, bottle of water.
Lunch choices include:
Club Ciabatta (bacon, turkey, ham, lettuce, tomato, swiss, cheddar, sriracha aioli)
Turkey Wrap (turkey, pesto, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli)
Greek Wrap (red pepper hummus, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olives, red onion, feta, lettuce)
12:55-1:00 Welcome by Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society President
Maureen Tierney, MD, MSc., FIDSA
Associate Dean, Clinical Research and Public Health
Chair and Professor, Department of Clinical Research and Public Health
Creighton University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Clinical Research, CHI Health
1:00-1:45 Keynote Speaker
Maximo O. Brito, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Director, Urban Global Medicine Program
Chief of Infectious Diseases, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Infectious Diseases Society of America Board Member
Title: IDSA Update & Multimodal HIV Prevention
1:45-2:30 Hot Topics in TB
Daniel Brailita, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate Medical Director, Nebraska ICAP Program
Title: Newer Treatment Regimens for Drug Resistant TB
Kristin Bertrang, RN, MSN
Tuberculosis Program Manager
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Title: Local Health Departments
Question & Answer Session
2:30-2:45 Antimicrobial Stewardship Outside the Adult Acute Care Hospital
Jenna Preusker, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacist Program Coordinator Nebraska ASAP
Department of Pharmaceutical and Nutrition Care
Title: 2023 Update on Antimicrobial Stewardship in Nebraska Long Term Care and Long Term Acute Care
Jennifer Zwiener PharmD, BCPS
Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Title: Pediatric ASP: Not Just a Smaller Program
Question and Answer Session
3:15-3:30: Break & Cookies
3:30-4:00 Oral Abstract Presentations
Molly Antonson & Lauren Klingemann
Medical Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Clinical Vignette Oral Abstract: Bartonella henselae Hepatic abscesses and Associated Osteomyelitis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Raul Isern, MD
2nd Year ID Fellow
Creighton University School of Medicine
Research Oral Abstract: Impact of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) on Plasma Concentrations of Cefepime
4:00-5:00 Vaccine Updates
Marvin J. Bittner, MD
Special Professor
Creighton University School of medicine
Title: Pneumococcal Vaccines
Anum Abbas, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Title: Respiratory Viral Vaccines in Elderly and Immunocompromised Patients
Kari Neemann MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Title: Upcoming RSV Prevention Strategies in Infants
Question & Answer Session
5:00- 5:05 Closing remarks provided by Dr. Maureen Tierney
5:05- 6:00 Posters and Cocktail Reception
Exhibitors and Sponsors Welcome!
Please join us in attending the Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society 2nd Annual Meeting being held August 25th, 2023, from 12 – 6 PM. This year the meeting will take place both in-person at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE and virtually (Zoom). The Programming Committee has put together an excellent program on continuing medical education topics covering many aspects of Infectious Diseases. Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain quality CME (3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM) while surrounded by colleagues dedicated to the field of infectious diseases. The mission statement of NIDS is to provide the best possible care of Nebraskans through collaboration, research, education, outreach, and advocacy.
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This gathering is designed for Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, medical technologists, public health professionals, fellows, residents, students, and other interested healthcare providers.
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Trainees may submit a 400-word (text only) case or research abstract. Two abstracts will be selected for oral presentation. Oral abstract presenters will have 10 minutes to present their abstracts. All abstracts will be considered for the Poster Presentation that will immediately follow the meeting. All who submit an abstract will automatically be registered for the event. Posters that have been presented at other conferences within the past year or those who plan to present at future conferences in the next year may be submitted. Abstracts will be peer reviewed for outstanding quality and timely content. Posters must be educational and must not promote any commercial product or service.
Abstracts are to be submitted by July 31th, 2023. Individuals who submit abstracts will be notified of acceptance decision by email by July 31st, 2023. Abstracts can be considered for 1) oral presentation, 2) poster presentation, or 3) either oral or poster presentation.
Abstract Guidelines
• Include abstract title and list all authors.
• Should not contain tables, charts, or pictures.
• Be no more than 400 words (not including title, authors, and affiliations).
• Original Research Abstracts: Background, Methods, Results, Discussion & Conclusion
• Clinical Vignette Abstracts: Background, Case, Discussion & Conclusion
• A practicing clinician mentor must be included as the senior author.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• All who submit an abstract will automatically be registered for the event and in-person attendance is required.
• As these abstracts will not be published, they may be presented at future meetings.
Poster Guidelines
• NIDS will supply boards (36” x 48”) to adhere your posters. Your poster should be no larger than 36” x 48” to fit on the board/easel. The poster can be horizontal or vertical.
• Posters can be set up between 11:30 AM – 1 PM, they will remain up until the conclusion of the Poster Session (6 PM), and then can be taken down.
• Presenters will have 5 minutes to concisely present their posters for judging.
Criteria for Poster Evaluation
1. Overall Visual
• Are the components of the poster balanced across the space?
• Are text and graphics legible from a reasonable distance?
2. Overall Content
• Are the poster components organized in a logical flow (from background through significance)?
• Do the findings support the conclusions?
3. Overall Verbal Presentation
• Did the presenter sufficiently explain the poster and answer questions?
• Did the presenter speak clearly and distinctly?
• Did the presenter show enthusiasm about their topic?
4. Overall Impact
• Does this scholarship have potential to make a novel or impactful contribution to the field?
• Does the presenter understand the importance of this potential contribution?
• Does the presenter indicate they understand how this scholarship fits into the overall field?
5. Time management
• Did the presenter go over the 5-minute maximal allotted time?
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The Scarlet Hotel (a Marriott Tribute Hotel) is located adjacent to the event center at 2102 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508. They are a full-service hotel that offers amenities such as a coffee shop, restaurant, and roof top bar. To inquire about room rates please call #531-300-6300.