Enteric Pathogen Symposium
Culture of Excellence: Celebrating Jim Nataro's Scientific Legacy
Culture of Excellence:
Celebrating Jim Nataro’s Scientific Legacy
October 26-27, 2025
Hosted in Charlottesville, Virginia
Sunday Oct 26th
4:00-9:00PM
Social Event
Doors and Bar Open 4:00PM
Dinner served 4:30-6:30PM
Jim’s Band Performs 6:30-8:30PM
The Grove Ballroom
540 Massie Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903
Monday, Oct 27th
8:00AM-5:00PM
Symposium
Health Education Resource Center Room A
University of Virginia
1240 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
EVENT DETAILS
We are absolutely thrilled to share the details for Jim Nataro’s “retirement” symposium, a special event set against the stunning backdrop of Charlottesville, Virginia, in Fall 2025! With the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains in peak autumn splendor, we’re pairing this unforgettable setting with a day dedicated to all things enteric pathogens.
Mark your calendars and RSVP HERE:
October 26-27, 2025!
The celebration will kick off with a lively social gathering on Sunday afternoon/evening, followed by a scientific symposium on Monday, where we will honor Jim Nataro’s remarkable career and contributions to the field.
We cannot wait to celebrate Jim’s extraordinary legacy with you. We sincerely hope you can join us for this special occasion!
SOCIAL EVENT DETAILS
The Social Event will be hosted on Sunday Oct 26th from 4:00-9:00PM.
Timing:
- Doors and Bar Open 4:00PM
- Dinner served 4:30-6:30PM
- Jim’s Band Performs 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Kimpton, The Forum Hotel (540 Massie Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903). Event will be hosted in the The Grove Ballroom. Look for signs that say “Culture of Excellence: Celebrating Jim Nataro’s Scientific Legacy – Social Event” that will direct you to the ground floor event space. Bar will be setup just outside of the room and we’ll have access to the lovely grounds and patio space outside of the Ballroom.
Parking: Parking is available in the D10 and D2 lots, very close to the Forum, Kimpton Hotel (see red outlined lots and hotel).
Valet parking is also available. Please note that there may be long delays in car retrieval at the end of the night, pending parking volumes, as cars are parked off-site. Valet parking uses an app to track vehicles. For valet parking, the code “LEGACY” can be entered upon departure.
Dress: Dress comfortably and casually; there’s a rock band playing and dancing will be encouraged!
Food Menu:
***Starters***
Baby Arugula Salad (GF, NF)
Shaved Onion, Carrot, Tomato with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Roasted Vegetable Salad
Frisee, Arugula, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Citrus Dressing (GF, NF)
***Entrees***
Grilled Airline Chicken – Garlic Confit, Roasted Tomato, and Lemon Basil Compote
Roasted Salmon- Picatta Sauce
Red Lentil Rotini Pasta – Seasonal Vegetables & Fresh Herbs
***Sides***
Grilled Vegetables
Sicilian Chermoula
Sicilian Fried New Potatoes
Parmesan + Rosemary
***Desserts***
Assorted Cookie & Dessert Bars
Carrot Cake with Pecans
SCIENTIFIC AGENDA
| Time | Activity | Presenter |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome Coffee and Breakfast | |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome by Chair | James Kaper, PhD
University of Maryland |
| 09:10 – 09:35 | Historical Perspectives: Pathogenic E. coli and Jim Nataro | James Kaper, PhD
University of Maryland |
| 09:35 – 10:00 | Escherichia coli clonality and causation: monomicrobial pathogenesis in an era of polymicrobial science | Phillip Tarr, MD
Washington University in St. Louis |
| 10:00 – 10:25 | The role of EAEC in global child health: a ubiquitous infection causing growth faltering | Liz Rogawski, PhD, MSPH
Emory University |
| 10:25 – 10:50 | The aggregative adherence fimbriae of enteroaggregative E. coli: roles in adherence and beyond | Laura Gonyar, PhD
University of Virginia |
| 10:50 – 11:05 | Break | |
| 11:05 – 11:25 | Enteroaggregative E. coli ST131 fimH27 causing bacteremia in children in Mozambique | Inacio Mandomando, PhD
Manhiça Health Research Centre |
| 11:25 – 11:50 | The German O104:H4 outbreak strain: A hypervirulent strain | Nadia Boisen, PhD
Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| 11:50 – 12:50 | Lunch | |
| 12:50 – 13:15 | The Global Enteric Multicenter Study | Karen Kotloff, MD
University of Maryland |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | EPEC in the Global Enteric Multicenter Study | Amy Brown, MD
University of Virginia |
| 13:30 – 13:55 | Genomics of pathogenic E. coli: Virulence and evolution | David Rasko, PhD
University of Maryland |
| 13:55 – 14:20 | E. coli autotransporters: Bacterial pathogenesis and host interaction | Ian Henderson, PhD
University of Queensland |
| 14:20 – 14:35 | Break | |
| 14:35 – 15:00 | UPEC is movin’ on up: Bladder to kidney to bloodstream | Harry Mobley, PhD
University of Michigan |
| 15:00 – 15:25 | E. coli vaccinology | Eileen Barry, PhD
University of Maryland |
| 15:25 – 15:50 | Tributes to Jim | |
| 15:50 – 16:15 | Closing Remarks / rebuttal | James Nataro, MD, PhD, MBA
University of Virginia |
LODGING
We have arranged for a hotel block at the Courtyard Marriott University Medical Center, just a 5 minute walk from the Symposium!
Book your group rate for E.coli Symposium
- Special Rate: $149.00 per night + taxes for base rooms
- Dates: October 26th – 28th. 2025
- Cut-off Date: Must book by September 26th, 2025
- Parking: $10 daily parking rate
- Individual pay reservations
If you have any issues, please call the hotel (434) 977-1700 and reference the “E. coli Symposium”
TRAVEL
Local Airport: Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport
Train Station: Amtrak (CSV) Charlottesville, VA located at 810 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903