The deadline to submit your abstract to the 6th ESCMID Conference on Vaccines is coming up on 1 June 2025.

Submissions that highlight innovative approaches, emerging technologies, and challenges in vaccine deployment, particularly in low-resource settings are encouraged. You can find more information and learn how to submit on our website. Don’t miss the opportunity to join in the programme!

Science and Research

Joining an ESCMID Study Group (SG) is a great way to get involved in the Society and with 36 different groups there is something there for everyone. Membership is free and open to all ESCMID members at all levels and grants access to additional research funding, extra webinars and other networking opportunities. You can take a look at the different groups on our website and join now during the open call for SG Research Grants.

Since the previous update on 5 May 2025, and as of 12 May 2025, nine new MERS - CoV cases - including two deaths - have been reported by health authorities in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of cases this year to ten.

The risk of sustained human-to-human transmission in Europe remains very low. However, the current MERS-CoV situation is concerning, as this rise in cases comes just two weeks ahead of the Mecca pilgrimage - a period typically associated with high international travel.

You can read more on the update from the Emerging Infections Subcommittee on the website and see the links to further reports.

Education

Join ESCMID’s immersive leadership development course, Lead with Impact: Fostering Collaboration & Navigating Complexity, taking place in Carcavelos, Portugal. this hands-on training-led by global experts Trivium-uses participatory leadership and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to enhance resilience and leadership effectiveness.

Registration is open until 18 July 2025. There are two cohorts planned. The first is taking place from 18-19 September is designed for mid-career professionals in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, and public health. The second is taking place from 29-30 October and is designed exclusively for women in the field of infection promoting leadership and professional development.

The course fee includes two nights of accommodation and all meals during training days.

Registration for both cohorts is open until 18 July 2025.

With new technology improving the speed and accuracy of infection detection, clear and consistent diagnostic methods are more important than ever. However, interpreting test results can be challenging, as they depend on the patient’s condition and the potential harm of the microorganism.

Join our course to develop practical skills in diagnosing and treating bacterial infections using a standardised approach. This training will help clinical microbiologists make more accurate decisions and enhance patient care.

The ESCMID Foundation for Education has created a new fellowship programme for people working and residing in Eastern European countries or low- and lower-middle-income countries. This fellowship is designed to support these underrepresented regions by funding participants to attend educational events and take that knowledge and organise a follow-up activity in their own country.

The first call for a fellowship to attend the upcoming Vaccines Conference is now open until 16 June 2025. Learn more and apply on the ESCMID Foundation Website.

Congress and Events

Don’t forget to submit your abstract and apply for a travel grant to GAMRIC. Travel grants not only secure full registration to the conference but also include a travel allowance to help offset costs of attending GAMRIC onsite. The conference organisers are glad to offer 10 travel grants to Early Career Researchers (ECR) and 10 to residents of low- or lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). The deadline to apply for a travel grant is approaching fast on 02 June 2025.

Guidelines & Journals

The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee invites ESCMID members and ESCMID Study Groups to submit proposals for clinical practice guidelines projects. Topics range from invasive streptococcal disease to antimicrobial stewardship interventions in primary care. You can see the full list of topics and how to submit on our website.

The deadline for project submissions is 30 May 2025.

Endovascular thrombectomy for stroke complicating infective endocarditis: what do we know and what gaps remain?

Opportunities for Rhinovirus-targeted RNA Therapeutics: a Narrative Review

Ecraid panel discussion on adaptive trials: from theory to practice - 10 July 2025