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Championing medical progress in infection for a healthier tomorrow. ESCMID is committed to advancing the fields of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.
This onsite course organised by Trainee Association of ESCMID addresses real-world needs for early-career professionals in ID/CM. The programme emphasises hands-on learning through group activities and case-based discussions. Kick start your career with this course! 💡 https://ow.ly/7lFb50YStWb
🚨 New Epi Alert this week: the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the DRC is now the fastest-growing on record. Plus: West Nile virus across Europe & the US, Chile's first Hantavirus Health Alert, cholera in Cameroon, rising dengue in Cambodia and more. https://ow.ly/9HJm50Y3Qs0 #IDSky #clinmicro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ps7YRM4ufU Hear from past awardees Marion Koopmans and Aurturo Casadevall that the challenges scientists face today are real but also worth it. Nominations for the ESCMID Awards are open until 21 Aug: https://www.escmid.org/science-research/grants-awards/awards/
📣Register for our leadership course! Build the leadership skills to navigate complexity, foster trust and drive meaningful change in healthcare. Optional add-on: Leading as a woman in healthcare (27 Oct) Swipe through to hear from past participants. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Wu4B50ZtO6S #IDSky #clinmicro
This prospective, population-based study examines the incidence, clinical presentation, and prognosis of infectious encephalitis among adults in Denmark: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
This online course, organised by the Emerging Infections Subcommittee, provides an accessible introduction to emerging infectious diseases. Explore why and how infectious threats emerge, how they are detected and contained, and how clinicians respond. https://ow.ly/TRYO50Ze89b
Research Lead from Wellcome Trust, Sabrina Lamour-Julien describes why the GAMRIC conference is important to big funders like Wellcome Trust in understanding the challenges and how to address them to promote AMR innovation. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mGkvmTkgG0 #GAMRIC2026
Award winner Iris Minichmayr gives some critical advice for young scientists. It is never too early to join ESCMID and start benefitting from the wide range of support available. Nomination for the ESCMID Awards are open until 21 August: https://www.escmid.org/science-research/grants-awards/awards/
🌍 Our partnership with WaterAid UK continues at #ESCMIDGlobal2027! Join WaterAid experts in the scientific programme and discover how our Exhibition Green Partnership Programme supports WaterAid's work to improve access to safe water, sanitation & hygiene. https://ow.ly/QZEL50ZqHuG
💧 Safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential for preventing ID and tackling AMR. Together with WaterAid, we're raising awareness of its importance. Watch our recent webinar with WaterAid UK: https://ow.ly/827450ZqGxU More: https://ow.ly/wcR650ZqGxT #IDSky #clinmicro
🚨 New #EpiAlert: the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak continues in the DRC as Uganda begins its 42-day countdown towards Ebola-free status. Plus rising anaplasmosis in Canada, tick-borne encephalitis in Sweden, dengue in France and expanding chikungunya. https://ow.ly/LRgN50ZtJzm #IDSky #clinmicro
🌍 Today marks #WorldHepatitisDay. Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA of the ESCMID Vaccines Subcommittee highlights the vital role of vaccines in eliminating viral hepatitis. Learn more about WHD: https://www.worldhepatitisday.org/ 🎥 Replay #ESCMIDGlobal2026 sessions on hepatitis: https://media.escmid.org/
Build practical clinical research skills at this onsite course. Explore study design, bias reduction, scientific writing, and the latest in clinical trial methodology through hands-on, project-based learning. 💡 Register now: https://ow.ly/oF9R50Zb6nL
This review explores why MICs can vary between methods, highlights key sources of testing discordance, and discusses clinically important phenomena such as tolerance and heteroresistance that standard MIC testing may miss: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
🎙️ Just published Communicable E59: 'Ask me anything' – EUCAST and CLSI leadership explain Hosted by Nav Narayanan & Thomas Tängdén with invited guests, Sören Gatermann, Christian Giske & Amy Mathers 🌟 Listen on #Communicable: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2e4ad7e #IDSky #clinmicro
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📊 Strengthen your antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) skills through clinical pharmacology, quantitative data analysis and AI–with a focus on practical tools. This course is part of the AMS Certificate Programme 2026–2028. A few places remain! Register now: https://ow.ly/wwRj50Zmps3 #IDSky #clinmicro
🦴🦠 This online course focuses on implant-associated infections, with special emphasis on prosthetic joint and fracture-related infections from infectious diseases, microbiology, and orthopaedic perspectives. 💡 Learn more and sign up today: https://ow.ly/U2NG50Z7ui6 #IDSky #clinmicro
💡 Take your clinical trial from concept to completion. Join this onsite course and learn how to design, conduct and report a clinical trial through expert-led sessions and workshops covering every stage of the clinical trial journey. Register today: https://ow.ly/lStL50Zrgqa #IDSky #clinmicro
Ensuring your work is scientifically sound is one thing, generating impact in the field is even more difficult. Young investigator award winner Clark Russell speaks about the importance of having a stage to empower his work and career. https://www.escmid.org/science-research/grants-awards/awards/
📣New #Communicable drops Mon 27 July! Kicking off our new 'Ask me anything' series, hosts Nav Narayanan & Thomas Tängdén invite EUCAST & CLSI leadership – Sören Gatermann, Christian Giske & Amy Mathers – to answer your questions on setting breakpoints, clarifying common misconceptions, and more! 🎙️
Join this hybrid course to explore the latest evidence-based approaches to optimising infection outcomes in critically ill patients and managing infections in the ICU. Connect with clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving critical care practice. https://ow.ly/Sp3B50Z4I7R #IDsky #clinmicro
🚨 New Epi Alert this week: diphtheria continues to spread in Nigeria, airport malaria is reported in Germany, Chandipura virus cases emerge in India, measles resurges in Bangladesh and the US, and cholera persists across Africa. More: https://ow.ly/OWhC50ZqFjR #IDSky #clinmicro
Last chance to submit your late breaker abstracts to #GAMRIC2026! Put on the finishing touches and submit your work to be presented during the conference and interact with innovators in #AMR. https://www.gamric.org/programme/abstracts/ LifeArc CARB-X Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)
Adults and children present unique infectious disease challenges. Join this onsite course to explore paediatric and adult ID through interactive, case-based workshops, expert discussions and live voting with peers from around the world. 💡Learn more: https://ow.ly/iIkA50Zeve8 #IDSky #clinmicro
New original article demonstrates that DENOVA supports risk stratification for IE in patients with EfB, informing clinical decision-making and use of transoesophageal echocardiography. Read the full article: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
🧠 Sign up for this onsite course in Aalborg! Explore the latest approaches to CNS infection diagnosis, CSF analysis, antimicrobial treatment, long-term patient management, and more. Check out the programme & register today! https://ow.ly/4BWs50Z31RW ⌛Attendance grant applications are due tomorrow!
Nominations for the ESCMID Awards are open until 21 August! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJO7FKVSN_4 Hear from past excellence awardees Marion Koopmans and Aurturo Casadevall about what it means and their hopes for the future. https://www.escmid.org/science-research/grants-awards/awards/
Contribute to the breadth and depth of the scientific programme at #GAMRIC2026. There are chances for all kinds of interaction for presenters! Late breaker abstract submission closes soon on 22 July! https://youtube.com/shorts/Z6vVoehRHxE LifeArc CARB-X Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)
💡 Grow your career with the ESCMID Mentorship Programme. Connect with an experienced mentor for guidance, support, and practical insights. Browse mentor profiles now in the link below and get ready to apply! Applications open 17 Aug–17 Sep 2026. 🔗 https://ow.ly/4R0s50ZkzOq #IDSky #clinmicro
