ESCMID Global 2025 is exactly one month away! While we are busy getting the final touches prepared for your arrival in Vienna, registrants can already get in the spirit by attending the pre-congress days on the virtual platform. The first two of these three online-only workshops take place next week and cover antibiotic resistance determination and tuberculosis diagnostics.

All pre-congress days are included in your ESCMID Global registration and will be livestreamed on the virtual congress platform.

Congress and events

Don’t miss out on the special sessions as a part of Education Friday! These small-group workshops are highly interactive and cover interesting topics like antimicrobial stewardship, artificial intelligence, communication of science and much more. The special sessions require additional sign-ups and have limited space so be sure to visit the website to learn more and sign up for the ones that are interesting for you.

Abstract submission is closing soon for the 14th edition of the International Meeting on Microbial Epidemiological Markers (IMMEM XIV) taking place in Porto, Portugal from 17 to 20 September 2025. The organisers are accepting abstracts across a range of topics from bioinformatics to novel typing methods. Be sure to submit your original research to be included.

The deadline to submit is 14 March 2025.

Science and Research

The open call to join the ESCMID Scientific Affairs Subcommittee is closing soon on 14 March. The subcommittee is looking for experts to take over the themes of “Clinics & Therapeutics” and “Diagnostics”. These members should have an extensive background with proven expertise in the designated theme. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged review the call sheet and apply before the deadline.

Education

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections in humans, making their effective diagnosis and treatment a top priority in patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and make a difference in patient management. Enrol now and stay ahead in the fight against UTIs!

As technology and bioinformatics advance, machine learning (ML) is becoming essential for improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, yet its potential remains underutilized in routine practice. This workshop bridges the gap between theory and application, providing hands-on experience while addressing key limitations and considerations in clinical environments. Join us and transform the future of diagnostics!

Guidelines & Journals

In honour of International Women's Day, Communicable released the first of a two-part special on gender dynamics in the field of medicine. Moderated by Angela Huttner, part 1 focuses on the women's perspectives, featuring CMI Comms editors Erin McCreary, Annie Joseph, and Huttner herself, who together reflect on personal experiences of gender bias in the workplace.

ORCHESTRA Delphi Consensus: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Rheumatological Patients

Comparison Between Clinical Outcomes in Influenza A and B Infections: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

EMA is holding the 3Rs Working Party (3RsWP) plenary meeting to showcase the Agency's commitment to ensuring the implementation of 3Rs principles in the development and evaluation of human and veterinary medicinal products.

EMA shared a new European clinical trial map which is accessible from the public website of the Clinical Trials Information System.