13 November 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST

HBA NORTHERN NEW JERSEY PRESENTS

Speaking Out About AMR: The Silent Pandemic That Affects Everyone

Please join us for an inspirational evening of learning and networking focused on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) awareness and advocacy.

Through participation in this program, attendees will:

1. Gain a deeper understanding of how antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals have enabled advances in modern medicine
2. Understand that AMR impacts everyone -- from the farthest corners of the world to your own backyard
3. Learn how governments, NGOs, companies and individuals are addressing this global health problem through public-private partnerships, policy initiatives, stewardship, research and awareness raising
4. Engage with industry peers, healthcare leaders, and advocates and learn how to become an AMR advocate in your own professional and personal life


Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the current state of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the US and abroad
  2. Understand AMR's impact on families and societies
  3. Advocate for greater AMR awareness and continued innovation to address AMR-related challenges

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Arrivals and Networking
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
HBA Welcome
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Welcome from Nate McCutcheon, President & CEO of Shionogi Inc.
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Presentation by Debra Goff, PharmD
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Presentation by Diane Shader Smith, AMR Advocate
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Panel Discussion, Q&A, Additional Networking and Departures

Additional Event Information

  • Parking is available at the venue.
  • Online registration deadline: 11 November 2025
  • Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
  • This event is not refundable.
  • Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Not Allowed

Featured Speakers

DEBRA GOFF
Professor of Pharmacy Practice Infectious Diseases Specialist,
Diane Shader Smith
Author, International Speaker, and Health Advocate,
Jessica Swenson
Senior Director, Government Operations, Shionogi Inc.

Event Sponsor


Pricing

 MemberNon-Member
Regular Registration - In-person$30.00 / €30.00$45.00 / €45.00
Sponsor Registration - In-person$30.00 / €30.00$30.00 / €30.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount



Event Policies

Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.

COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.

Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.


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