American Society for Microbiology
Maryland Branch Ltd.
American Society for Microbiology, Maryland Branch Ltd. Dinner-Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:00-9:30 PM
6:00 - 7:00 | Social hour at the Towson Sheraton bar |
7:00 - 8:00 | Dinner in the Warfields Ballroom |
8:00 - 8:15 | Business meeting (Warfields Ballroom) |
8:15 - 9:15 | Speaker presentation (Warfields Ballroom) |
Why Do Pathogens Continue to Emerge and Reemerge? An Update
Presented by Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Ph.D.
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ASM Distinguished Lecturer
Regents’ Professor, Texas State University, San Marcos, Assoc. Director for Translational Health Research Center, Chair & Professor of Medical Laboratory Science
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The 21st century has seen old foes and novel microbial agents emerge or reemerge, such as SARS-CoV-2, Mpox, Ebola, Nipah, Marburg, Candida auris, ringworm, antimicrobial resistant pathogens, and arboviruses. This presentation will discuss several pathogens, examining pathology, epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and other microbiological and infectious disease aspects to consider going forward. See https://www.rodneyerohde.wp.txstate.edu/ for more on Dr. Rohde’s research interests.
Location:
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204-2686
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwins-sheraton-baltimore-north-hotel/overview/
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Parking: ​
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Unlike prior years, parking in the Dulaney Center garage behind the Sheraton will be free this year (handicapped parking available)
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Parking across the street at the Towson Town Center shopping mall is also free
Buffet Dinner Selections
Chicken Piccata
With lemon, white wine,
& caper herb sauce
Tilapia Filet
With a lemon beurre
Blanc sauce
Zucchini Boats
Stuffed with plant-based "meat," roasted garlic, marinated olives and marinara
Dinner also includes:​
Salad
Chocolate torte for dessert
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PLEASE REGISTER OR RSVP with meal selection by 5 PM, April 8, 2026.
Registration and pre-payment REQUIRED so we know how many dinners to order; walk-ins only get one if someone cancels. No refunds after 5 PM, April 8, 2026.
Cost:
MD Branch Members: $38.00
Non-MD Branch Members: $40.00
Students: $10.00
Payment Methods:
1.Credit card: Complete the form on this page. No RSVP required with PayPal payments.
OR
2. RSVP to this asmmaryland@gmail.com with meal selection and indicate that payment will be either:
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· Personal check presented at the meeting, OR
· Exact-change cash presented at the meeting
Please visit the websites of our meeting sponsors (below)
EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC
Lauren Robertson, Senior Microscopy Sales Representative, Life Science Division
lauren.robertson@evidentscientific.com EvidentScientific.com
