The SHEA Spring 2026 meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. Held from April 7-10, 2026, in Chicago, IL, the event will feature groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and insightful discussions. We’re thrilled to highlight the brilliant presenters from our division, each contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices:
Posters:
- Division Authors: Jonathan Ryder*, Tess Karre, Trevor Van Schooneveld
Presentation: Adherence to an Electronic Medical Record Alert for Repeat Blood Cultures within 48 Hours
Time: Poster Session: April 8, 2026, from 12pm-2pm - Division Authors: Juan Teran-Plasencia*, Kelly A. Cawcutt, Trevor Van Schooneveld, Jonathan Ryder, Paul Fey, M. Salman Ashraf
Presentation: Prolonged KPC-CRE Outbreak with Horizontal Plasmid Transfer Associated with ICU Sink Drains
Time: Poster Session: Thursday, April 09, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM - Division Authors: Subhadra Mandadi*, Jasmine R Marcelin, Liz Lyden, Gigi Green
Presentation: Cardiac and Endovascular Implant Infections: Impact of Timing of ID consultation on Hospital Length of Stay
Time: Poster Session: Thursday, April 09, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM - Division Authors: Jenna Preusker*, Salman Ashraf, Trevor Van Schooneveld, Scott Bergman, Danny Schroeder, Lacey Pavlovsky, Juan Teran-Plasencia
Presentation: Missing Pieces? SAAR Coverage and Its Role in Facility-Wide Antimicrobial Use Interpretation
Time: Poster Session: Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Division Authors: Jasmine R Marcelin, Mackenzie Keintz (among other collaborative authors; presenting author Geneva Wilson)
Presentation: Factors Associated with Receiving First-Line Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Urgent Care Clinics
Time: Poster Session: Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Division Authors: Jasmine R Marcelin, Mackenzie Keintz (among other collaborative authors; presenting author Zoey Z Hall)
Presentation: Variability and Equity in First-Line Antibiotic Prescribing for Outpatient Pneumonia Diagnoses
Time: Poster Session: Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
*Presenting Author
Invited Podium Presentations
Division Speaker: Jasmine R Marcelin
Presentation: Setting the Tone: Leadership skills for stewards [Antimicrobial Stewardship Track]
Time: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, from 10:15-11:00AM.
Division Speaker: Jonathan Ryder
Presentation: Diagnostic Stewardship Case Study
Time: Friday April 10, 10:15-11:00AM
Panel Speakers
Women of SHEA breakfast: Moderated by Kelly A Cawcutt
These exceptional presentations showcase the expertise and dedication of our division to pushing the boundaries of infection prevention and clinical care. Be sure to mark your calendar for these sessions—you won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from these innovative minds!
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Let the countdown to SHEA Spring 2026 begin!