In the run-up to the UNGA (UN General Assembly) meeting in New York, USA in September, ESCMID has organised a petition that we would like to share with you and urge you to sign. Antimicrobial resistance is on the agenda for the meeting, and we want to really show global leaders how important this issue is and the lasting consequences if we don’t act now. Be sure to sign the petition and send it to your respective ministers and other influential politicians, asking them to mobilise political attention at the highest level possible.

Learn more and download the petition on our website.

Science & Research

The Study Group Collaboration Grant is a larger-scale grant for innovative research projects in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, organised by an experienced PI with the support of at least three ESCMID SGs collaborating. Designed for a maximum duration of two years, your project should be of high quality, with a focus on innovation and networking.

Education

Enhance your microbiological skills with our comprehensive course on "Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing with EUCAST Criteria and Methods." Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in determining antimicrobial breakpoints and implementing EUCAST methods in your lab.

Immerse yourself in an engaging journey through key surveillance principles from a European perspective. Gain vital skills in data interpretation, resource management, and networking through experiential learning, practical sessions, and dynamic lectures. Explore the cultural and social determinants of infection control, the role of diagnostics, and real-world hospital infection control activities. Enhance your competence and lead the way in infection prevention and control!

This course is part of the ESCMID EUCIC Certificate Programme.

Congress & Events

If you have a valid congress registration, revive comfortably on your devices all the scientific sessions of ESCMID Global 2024. Every scientific session was live-streamed and recorded, so congress participants have access to it on demand until 30 October 2024 – you can also claim CME points after watching replays.

People viewing the recordings during the six-month period after the event has taken place are entitled to CME credits, in the same way as the participants to the live event.

Guidelines & Journals

Check out on CMI the recently published ESCMID Guideline for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Emergency Departments (endorsed by the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists). This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations to support a selection of appropriate antibiotic use practices for patients seen in the emergency department (ED) and guidance for their implementation.

Beyond the lab environments and complex data, there lies a captivating story waiting to be unveiled - a story that speaks of challenges, cooperation, and the pursuit of understanding infection, in order to help patients. The CMI editors hope this story will help you in your career choices.

Fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis: fast detection of the Y132F ERG11p substitution, and a proposed microsatellite genotyping scheme

The European Medicines Agency will hold the 4th edition of the Veterinary Big Data Stakeholder Forum on 14 October 2024 from 10:00 to 15:00 CEST

The European Medicines Agency has published for public consultation the VICH GL23 Studies to evaluate the safety of residues of veterinary drugs in human food: genotoxicity testing (revision 2)