Bloodstream infections without borders: rethinking diagnosis, therapy and trials

Event Description

This three-day postgraduate course explores advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical research of bloodstream infections (BSI), including resistant Gram-negative, Gram-positive, and fungal pathogens. Through expert lectures, interactive case discussions, hands-on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) exercises, and clinical trial design workshops, participants will examine rapid diagnostics, optimised antimicrobial therapy, and antimicrobial stewardship. The course will also highlight landmark Australian-led BSI clinical trials, including SNAP and STRAP, offering insights from leading investigators.

Intended audience

This course is designed for infectious disease physicians, clinical microbiologists, infectious disease and antimicrobial pharmacists, clinical researchers, and trainees involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of bloodstream infections.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply current evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of bloodstream infections caused by resistant Gram-negative, Gram-positive, and fungal pathogens.
• Interpret and integrate rapid and culture-independent diagnostic methods into clinical decision-making.
• Apply pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) principles to optimise antimicrobial dosing and support antimicrobial stewardship.
• Design and critically appraise randomised controlled trials and real-world evidence studies in bloodstream infections.

Course coordinator

Burcu Isler, Australia

Organisers

ESCMID, Gold Coast Hospital Foundation , ESGARS, ESGAP, ESGBIES, EPASG, ESGS, Australian Society for Antimicrobials (ASA)

Accreditation

ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 
Each participant can only receive the number of credits according to actual participation in the event and upon completion of the feedback survey.

Certification

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Participants are required to attend at least 70% of live sessions to be eligible to receive a certificate.

Course Venue

Pathology and Education (PED) building, Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard Southport 4215, Australia

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration.

Registration details

Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks and lunches described in the programme. Travel costs and accommodation are not included with either fee.

Do not miss the opportunity to update your knowledge with an extensive network of experts in the field, and register now!

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