Event description:
Acinetobacter spp. continues to be a major concerning nosocomial and multi-drug resistant pathogen. The new methodologies are constantly providing information about the taxonomy, antimicrobial resistance, virulence and biology of this genus, all of which have made it possible to develop new strategies for treating infections and for its surveillance and control. Interesting new fields include the potential use of adjuvant therapies, the role of phages, or the development of immunotherapy. Since 1986, to share all the latest developments concerning Acinetobacter spp. is the main objective of this International Symposium, in which the main outstanding scientists in the field participate.

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Attendance Grants:
ESCMID provides a number of attendance grants for ESCMID “young scientist members”. The grant covers the registration fee, but not travel or accommodation costs. Please apply HERE before 31 May 2017. Applicants will be informed about their acceptance by 8 June 2017. Preference will be given to applicants with accepted oral presentations.

Scientific Committee:

• Robert Bonomo (USA)
• Germán Bou (Spain)
• Emmanuelle Dé (France)
• Mario Feldman (USA)
• Patrice Nordmann (Switzerland)
• Jerónimo Pachón (Local Organizer, Spain)
• Alvaro Pascual (Local Organizer, Spain)
• Spyros Pournaras (Greece)
• Harald Seifert (Germany)
• Kevin Towner (United Kingdom)
• Jordi Vila (Spain)

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