• Project No. and Title: NC_old1206 - Antimicrobial Resistance
• Dates: 05/14/2018 to 05/15/2018
• Contacts: [George Smith] [Bridget Becker]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 05/14/2018 at Crowne Plaza Aire Hotel (Concorde Room), 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN. 55425. :

Admin Advisor: George Smith (smithge7@anr.msu.edu)

This NC1206 meeting is confirmed for May 14-15, 2018 and per previous emails circulated to the group. Note approaching deadline (4/23/18) for reduced rate on hotel accommodations. Meeting details, tentative agenda and project objectives are found below and in attached document. Hope to see you in Minneapolis. George Smith<br /> <br /> Multistate Research Project NC1206 (Antimicrobial Resistance) <br /> Annual Meeting Information<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Where: Crowne Plaza Aire Hotel (Concorde Room), 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN. 55425<br /> <br /> When: May 14, 2018 from 1-5:00 pm<br /> May 15, 2018 from 8:00-noon<br /> <br /> A block of rooms have been reserved for the night of May 14 at the Crowne Plaza Aire, at the rate of $129.00+taxes/fees. <br /> <br /> Please call 800-227-6963 to reserve your room and reference Michigan State University when calling. Cut off date for special room rate is April 23, 2018.<br /> <br /> Room cancellation policy is by 6:00 pm the day before, otherwise you will be fully charged for the room. <br /> <br /> There will be a participant fee of approximately $105.00, this is a total fee for both days. Please look for future communications to advise when and how to pay this fee.<br /> <br /> The closest airport to the Crowne Plaza Aire is Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP). The Crowne Plaza offers 24 hour shuttle service to/from MSP.<br /> <br /> Once you have reserved your hotel room, please email Bridget Becker to confirm, at becke141@anr.msu.edu <br /> <br /> Tentative Agenda<br /> May 14, 2018<br /> 1:00 pm Introductions <br /> 1:15 pm Multistate research project structure, business items, NIFA report <br /> 1:30 pm Brief research presentations from participants (~3 slides, 5 minutes/person)<br /> 2:30 pm Group discussion<br /> 3:00 pm Break<br /> 3:15 Brief research presentations from participants (~3 slides, 5 minutes/person)<br /> 4:15 pm Group discussion<br /> 4:45 pm Day 1 wrap up, discussion of future meeting dates and location<br /> 5:00 pm Determine plans for dinner<br /> <br /> May 15, 2018<br /> 8:00 am Brief research presentations from participants (~3 slides, 5 minutes/person)<br /> 9:00 am Group discussion<br /> 9:30 am Small group discussions of collaborative research (organized around project objectives)<br /> 11:00 am Reporting on collaborative research plans<br /> 11:30 am Wrap up<br /> 12:00 pm Adjourn<br /> <br /> Multistate Research Project NC1206 (Antimicrobial Resistance)<br /> Objectives<br /> 1) Enhance surveillance and monitoring of antibiotic resistance and develop improved diagnostic tests.<br /> 2) Determine the ecology and mechanisms involved in resistance and transmission of resistance.<br /> 3) Develop and evaluate interventions (including alternatives to antibiotics) that reduce antimicrobial resistance in food production systems.<br /> 4) Quantify animal health, public health, social, economic, and environmental impacts of antimicrobial interventions in food production systems.<br /> 5) Create and deliver programs on antibiotic stewardship in food production systems through education and outreach.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />