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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 5h

We are now accepting applications for the role of Guidelines Director. This honorary position is responsible for overseeing the entire ESCMID Guidelines portfolio with the support of the Guidelines Counsellor and Subcommittee. Learn more and apply today! ow.ly/Oz2a50WTNSC

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 1d

The open call for ESCMID Local Champions is closing next week. Members can still apply to be a society advocate within their countries. Check the list of countries who already have a champion and apply today if your country is missing! ow.ly/pvLB50X8XfS

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 2d

Join this ESCMID EUCIC course in Barcelona addressing the threat of MDR Gram-negative infections! Leading experts will address essential topics for managing such infections across the Mediterranean. There are a few spots left! Sign up today: ow.ly/IYrC50X8iS3

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 2d

⏳ There are only a few days left to apply for an ESCMID observership!
50 young scientists will be awarded up to 2K EUR to travel to one of the over 100 collaborative centres! Learn more & apply before next Tuesday, 14 October: ow.ly/95BK50X2GRP

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 3d

📣 Join an ESCMID Subcommittee!
ESCMID has opened calls to fill positions in our Guidelines, Education, Professional Affairs and Scientific Affairs subcommittees. Visit our website for more info and apply today! www.escmid.org/about...

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 New Epi Alert this week: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is slowing. Argentina recorded 49 Argentine hemorrhagic fever cases. Rift Valley fever is expanding in Senegal & Mauritania. Kathmandu is facing a major scrub typhus outbreak. More: ow.ly/mptI50X8imx

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 4d

⏳ESCMID is currently seeking candidates willing to serve on the panels that will develop the next seven ESCMID clinical practice #guidelines in 2026-2027. Learn more about the projects & apply to join a panel before this Friday, 10 Oct 2025! ow.ly/YhrO50X7yef

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 4d

⏳Registration for the “Empowering women in leadership” course closes this Friday. This course organised by the ESCMID Foundation and led by Beatrix Daros of Trivium International has been designed specifically for women in healthcare. 🚀 Sign up now: ow.ly/JAFB50X76ZX

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 5d

Join leading experts to learn how Next-Generation Sequencing & molecular diagnostics are transforming forensic medicine, STI diagnosis, and reproductive health.

Register today! www.escmid.org/event...

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 5d

📣 Get ready for ESCMID Global abstract submission! Abstract submission for #ESCMIDGlobal 2026 opens soon on 15 October 2025. You can already see important information for abstract presenters and guidelines for writing an impactful abstract. ow.ly/C4ji50X6fcS

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 6d

This course is targeted for microbiologists & ID specialists who seek to update their knowledge of current and advanced diagnosis and management of endocarditis and endovascular infections. Register by 18 Oct! ow.ly/RYXr50WvlLH

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 7d

📣 Join an ESCMID Subcommittee!
ESCMID has opened calls to fill positions in our Guidelines, Education, Professional Affairs and Scientific Affairs subcommittees. Visit our website for more info and apply today! www.escmid.org/about...

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 7d

💊 We want to empower healthcare professionals w/ effective patient communication & improved antibiotic stewardship w/ our online course.

This is an ESCMID AMS Certificate Programme course & has a few spots left! Sign up by 23 Oct! ow.ly/yulE50WBTzI

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 8d

That's a wrap on #GAMRIC2025! See today's highlights over on LinkedIn - t.ly/nr1sV

Thanks to all who attended and we look forward to seeing you again next year for #GAMRIC2026.

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 8d

#GAMRIC2025 is wrapping up! A final message: governments, physicians & innovators are facing tremendous challenges in fighting #AMR but nothing could be more important. We're indeed serving a population of 8 billion people globally.

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 8d

📣Our call for the ESCMID mentorship programme is open! The programme connects mentees w/ experienced colleagues who provide support & guidance over their career. Join Marcos Rust in a recent testimonial: www.youtube.com/watc...

🚀Apply today! www.escmid.org/educa...

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Mentoring the future with ESCMID

The ESCMID Mentorship programme connects young mentees with experienced colleagues who provide insights, support and guidance over your career. Join Marcos Rust as he explores a recent success story following Esma Eryilmaz-Eren and her mentors Emmanuel Roilides and Elias Iosifidis. Learn more on

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 8d

On the last day of #GAMRIC2025, we are looking at diagnostics & antimicrobial use from the perspectives of different resource settings, requiring adaptable solutions to address affordability & accessibility. Our experts stress prevention of infections as the most important lever everywhere💭

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 8d

The final day of #GAMRIC2025 is off to a great start, with the day's session on understanding the differences between patient and product journeys in low income, middle income and high income countries.

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 9d

The highlights of day 2 at #GAMRIC2025 are now live on our LinkedIn - t.ly/fgQ0i

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#gamric2025 | LifeArc

A summary of day 2 at #GAMRIC2025 👇 • As one of the most drug-resistant infections, TB requires a radical shift from traditional drug R&D approaches. We heard how the TB Drug Accelerator (TBDA) is fe...

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Become an ESCMID Local Champion!
We are recruiting local champions who act as ESCMID advocates within their countries and benefit from certain privileges. Learn more and apply today: ow.ly/2Www50X4MVG

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 9d

"Diagnostics are fundamental to antimicrobial stewardship & the fight against #AMR but their impact isn't adequately captured in current reimbursement models."

L Steuten, C Morel, R Skov & H Rohde discuss ways to bring diagnostics forward to benefit patients & healthcare systems

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 9d

Important discussions happening now on rare fungal pathogens, and antifungal R&D at #GAMRIC2025.

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 9d

#GAMRIC2025 day 2 session in defining the challenges in #antifungal drug R&D: case numbers low but clinical need for better treatments is urgent! Thru PK/PD data combined w/ adapted study designs can accelerate journey to access.
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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 9d

New Epi Alert this week: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has reached 57 cases & 35 death; widespread SARS-CoV-2 circulation in Europe, but with limited hospitalization impact; more on measles, chikungunya & Rift Valley fever cases: ow.ly/iMhF50X46hC

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 9d

Can the fight against drug-resistant #TB serve as a model for #AMR? The panel shares their experience w/ accelerating drug development thru innovative target identification, combination therapy, site-specific PK & more #GAMRIC2025. #IDSky

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