In April 2025, Emmanuelle Cambau will relinquish her role as member of the ESCMID Executive Committee, one year ahead of the scheduled four-year term. Therefore, exceptional elections will be held among the membership at the end of 2024, to fill one position (out of eight) in the ESCMID Executive Committee representing clinical microbiology.

The Nomination Subcommittee would like to encourage you to propose candidates, taking into consideration their professional excellence, leadership abilities in managing complex organisations, communication skills and contributions to the activities of ESCMID.

Science & Research

Dive into cutting-edge research with ESCMID SG research grants, tailored for CM and ID related projects. Our SGs cover a vast range of themes, ensuring that there are no limits on the topics eligible for funding each year. With up to 30K EUR offered to cover project costs, ESCMID SG research grants can help you support the entirety or specific elements of your project.

Deadline for applications is on 19 July 2024.

In celebration of excellence and innovation in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID), ESCMID honours the contributions made by researchers, clinicians, and other trailblazers in these fields. Distinguished awardees have the opportunity to deliver lectures at ESCMID Global and may even join the esteemed ranks of ESCMID Fellows.

Calls will be open from 1 August 2024 to 2 September 2024.

In this webinar, the speakers will show the value of susceptibility surveillance data in defining the need for new antibacterials, designing target product profiles and planning clinical trials. The importance of openly sharing this data will be discussed. The webinar will also feature more information on the 2024 Vivli AMR Surveillance Data Challenge which is co-funded by GARDP.

Education

This dynamic course will help you master the latest strategies in combating implant-associated infections in human medicine. It will feature captivating lectures, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, offering you an in-depth look at cutting-edge infection prevention protocols, breakthrough diagnostic techniques, innovative antimicrobial therapies, and emerging trends in infection management.

Elevate your research skills with our workshop. Learn to formulate precise research questions, choose optimal study designs, and apply cutting-edge methods to minimise biases. Focus on the latest in clinical trials and work on your own projects for practical insights. By the end, you'll master robust methodologies and craft compelling reports that make a lasting impact.

Congress & Events

Join us on the frontline in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Don’t miss the opportunity to register for our ESCMID/ASM joint conference, where leading minds in the field unite to confront this global crisis. Be sure to secure your space among the limited 350 tickets available.

Abstract acceptance notifications will be sent by the end of July.

Guidelines & Journals

In this episode of Communicable, “Beauty is in the ‘I’ of the beholder: EUCAST updates”, hosts Marc Bonten and Angela Huttner welcome Christian Giske (EUCAST outgoing chair) and Sören Gatermann (newly elected chair of EUCAST) to discuss recent updates, including the new ‘susceptible dose dependent’ (SDD) label, and to shed light on common misconceptions around the way EUCAST sets breakpoints.

Prediction models for diagnosis and prognosis of the colonisation or infection of multidrug-resistant organisms in adults: A systematic review, critical appraisal, and meta-analysis

The European Medicines Agency has published for public consultation two revised veterinary guidelines

The UEMS Section of Medical Microbiology, in partnership with ESCMID, announced the date for the next online European Examination in Medical Microbiology – 3 December 2024