We are now accepting abstracts under the following topics:

• New drugs and vaccines
• Clinical trials
• New and emerging pathogens
• Outbreaks and public health emergencies

Late-breaking abstracts must pertain to new data generated after the regular submission deadline passed.

Science and Research

The nomination phase ends this week and elections start in two weeks. Check out if your Study Group has open elections and participate if you haven't done so by logging in to your ESCMID membership account.

Education

This technical workshop offers a theoretical and practical introduction to bacteriophage therapy as an emerging solution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Gain the clinical confidence and scientific understanding needed to apply phage-based solutions!

This online course will explore the intersection between virology and oncology highlighting the role of vaccines in preventing both cancers and their infectious complications. Learn more and register today.

Congress and Events

Are you interested in advancing your career? Sign up for the Mentorship Meet-and-Greet at ESCMID Global 2026. This informal session brings together current and prospective mentors and mentees to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with peers. Learn how mentorship can support your professional growth, research, and networking opportunities!

On average, 70% of ICU patients receive antibiotics during their stay and multidrug-resistant pathogens are more often detected: optimal diagnosis, infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives go hand-in-hand. These special sessions on Education Friday dive into the intensive care setting. You can sign up when you register for the congress.

Guidelines and Journals

The journal has launched an open call for a new series, ‘The person behind the name’, focusing on the backstory of the person whose name is carried by selected microorganisms.

India reports no new Nipah virus cases since the initial detection of two healthcare workers in early January. Six African countries report 1,203 cholera cases and seven deaths since 1 January. Chikungunya transmission is intensifying across the Caribbean basin. Six European countries have lost measles elimination status. Australia reports 41 melioidosis cases linked to heavy rainfall and recent cyclones.

An update on the Nipah virus outbreak in India from the Emerging Infections Subcommittee. See the 'Latest News' tab.

Guiding principles for implementing ESCMID clinical practice guidelines

Coccidioidomycosis: The Brief Life and Enduring Impact of Alejandro Posadas