The Emerging Infections Subcommittee officially launches the ESCMID-AUMC Epi Alert. This periodical briefing provides comprehensive emerging infectious diseases updates to our community keeping our members informed about developments that matter most to clinical practice and public health.

Aiming to publish weekly on the ESCMID website, the Epi Alert delivers global signal detection, regional analysis, expert curation and summarised reports ideal for busy healthcare professionals.

The Epi Alert is a strategic collaboration with the Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine of the Amsterdam University Medical Center (AUMC) bringing together ESCMID's global network and AUMC's established expertise in infectious disease surveillance.

Science and Research

ESCMID offers small research grants to early career researchers to conduct laboratory investigations, clinical studies, experimental animal studies, or a combination of approaches. This type of grant is limited to our Young Scientist Members and LMIC members who fit the criteria.

The focus for this next call is on bacterial infections and diseases and will be open from 18 June - 10 September 2025. You can learn more about the grants and how to apply on our website.

ESCMID and IDSA are teaming up once again on a new joint webinar exploring the topic of vaccines entitled, “The Power of Prevention: Vaccines in a Changing World”. Join moderators Marco Cavaleri and Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir with our speakers Charles Holmes and Hanna Nohynek as they discuss this important topic today at 16:30 CEST.

Education

This dynamic three-day interactive programme is designed for infectious disease and clinical microbiology professionals, public health practitioners, and researchers worldwide. With a focus on the latest outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and the One Health approach, the course delivers cutting-edge insights into the drivers, detection, and control of emerging pathogens. Participants will gain practical tools and critical knowledge to enhance surveillance, response, and collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your impact on global health - register today!

This two-day online course offers a unique and practical approach to tackling the complex challenges of diagnosing and managing STIs, especially in the sensitive context of sexual assault cases. Participants will gain insights into sampling techniques, phylogenetic analysis, and quality control in both clinical and forensic microbiology labs. With real-world case studies and expert-led sessions, the course bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and clinical application - empowering clinicians, lab professionals, and researchers to elevate standards of care and investigation. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge at the intersection of innovation and impact.

Congress and Events

Early registration prices are ending soon on 30 June for the upcoming IMMEM and Vaccines conferences taking place this September. After this date the price to join will go up so be sure to secure your seat at the best price possible. ESCMID members also benefit from additional discounts so be sure to see the full breakdown and register today for these important meetings.

Guidelines and Journals

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) was long considered not to be a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and treatment was only for women to bear. That was the convention at least until Catriona Bradshaw and her team at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre published their groundbreaking clinical trial results earlier this year, demonstrating that treating male partners of women with BV prevented recurrence in those women. In this episode, hosts Angela Huttner and Annie Joseph welcome back Bradshaw to discuss her trial, the complexities of BV diagnosis, future research directions, and more.

Characterization of post-acute multi-organ sequelae following dengue infection

Hospital cleaning: considerations for designing and maintaining a successful environmental cleaning program