The deadline to submit abstracts to the second edition of the Global AMR Innovators Conference (GAMRIC) was extended until Friday, 10 April 2026, 12:00 noon CEST. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to this important event that sold out last year. This extension also applies to travel grant applications.

See how to apply on the website and check out the preliminary programme, now available.

Science & Research

Today, we joined global leaders in launching the Global One Health Diagnostics Access Compact (GO-Dx) from the One Health Summit in France. This collective commitment brings organisations together to expand access to reliable diagnostic tests worldwide, helping detect outbreaks earlier, target treatments better, drive responsible antibiotic use and support more resilient health systems in the face of interconnected threats, including antimicrobial resistance. You can read the full document on our website now.

Education

This basic module organised by EUCIC represents the first step to achieve proficiency in IPC techniques. Join this hands-on course featuring bedside teaching with simulated patients played by professional actors. You will have the opportunity to be taught face-to-face by top experts from around Europe, who will cover all major aspects of IPC in the hospital.

Discover the fundamentals of conducting systematic reviews appropriately and the statistical concepts of meta-analysis, with a focus on infectious diseases, clinical microbiology and infection control. This course is perfect for researchers with no prior experience.

Congress & Events

The ESCMID Global annual movie session returns in 2026, featuring the film “Don't Look Up” (2021), a commentary on science communication, public perception and collective action in the face of global risk. Join us for a unique opportunity to explore pressing scientific and societal challenges through the lens of film and expert discussion.

We are pleased to introduce you to the official ESCMID Global 2026 social media ambassadors. Our ambassadors will be attending ESCMID Global and reporting live from various sessions over the congress days. Read up on their expertise and find where you can follow them on our website.

Guidelines & Journals

The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee invites you to submit your proposals for projects to be turned into official ESCMID clinical guidelines. You can see the overarching themes and the details for submission on our website. Send in your proposals before the deadline on 29 May.

This is the first episode of the 'Quarterly catchup' series, in which CMI Communications editors discuss important and useful articles that have come out in the last 3 months to understand their results and potential clinical impact.

Risk of major-structural-birth-defects following repeat mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in the first trimester: a population-based cohort study.

Sustainability is more than words: ESCMID’s efforts to improve its environmental footprint

EMA has issued recommendations for the influenza virus strains that vaccine manufacturers should include in vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza from autumn 2026.