Although providing advice on the management of children with infections (both common and complex infections) falls within the routine workload of clinical microbiologists and antimicrobial pharmacists working in general hospitals across Europe, as well as adult infectious diseases specialists on…
Get to know moreA successful career in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CM/ID) requires more than clinical and scientific expertise. Early-career professionals are increasingly expected to communicate clearly, teach effectively, collaborate internationally, and remain resilient in demanding…
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Get to know moreScience and Research The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) supports science and research initiatives in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID), offering support to a range of projects and programmes to enhance knowledge, promote…
Get to know moreLeadership & Procedures The Trainee Association of ESCMID (TAE) is represented and led by the TAE Steering Committee (SC), a dedicated group of eight emerging scientists and trainees nominated and elected by their peers. They are supported by the TAE's national representatives who ensure global…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Non-Traditional Antibacterial Therapy (ESGNTA) brings together professionals from various expertise dedicated to advancing the use of bacteriophages and other new non-traditional therapeutic approaches to treat infectious diseases. Their mission…
Get to know moreESCMID Foundation Course: Microbiological laboratory diagnostics must adapt to dynamic changes in the field of infectious diseases. Due to the advances in technology, there is increasing opportunity for better detection and more rapid reporting of relevant pathogens. However, most of the causative…
Get to know moreThe course will take an exciting and innovative approach, shying away from the usual didactic lectures. Instead it will adopt a highly interactive, hands-on, workshop-type approach that applies taught theory to IPC and ABS case studies and practical examples. Delegates will be accommodated on tables…
Get to know moreThe course will take an exciting and innovative approach, shying away from the usual didactic lectures. Instead it will adopt a highly interactive, hands-on, workshop-type approach that applies taught theory to IPC and ABS case studies and practical examples. Delegates will be accommodated on tables…
Get to know moreThe European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) aims to strengthen Infection Control (IC) and preventive measures in Europe to reduce the burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This is achieved through a network offering resources and know-how and through the organisation of training…
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