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Championing medical progress in infection for a healthier tomorrow. ESCMID is committed to advancing the fields of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
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We set a new record this year with over 8.5K abstracts/cases submitted to #ESCMIDGlobal 2026.

A big thank to you to all who submitted their work, and we look forward to seeing you in Munich, next April!
💻This online ESCMID course is soon approaching! Designed to bridge the knowledge gap between ID and #rheumatology, exploring diagnostic and therapeutic complexities.

Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/t2OG50XXRts

⏰Register before 6 Feb 2026!

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Further your professional growth with the EUCIC Certificate Programme specialising in infection prevention and control (IPC) and healthcare-associated infection (HAI) topics. Learn more about this special two-year opportunity: https://ow.ly/ez5n50XXUzK

⏰Apply by 28 Feb 2026!

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Have you discovered #Communicable yet? It's the companion podcast to ESCMID's open-access journal, CMI Communications, hosted by the journal's editors, and invites experts to discuss topics in CM/ID and beyond. Discover their episodes: https://ow.ly/8w2550XMpny

#IDSky #clinmicro Angela Huttner
January 17, 2026 at 12:50 PM
🦠EUCAST is organising a webinar coinciding with the new version 16.0 Breakpoints Tables for bacteria and mycobacteria. Members of EUCAST will expand on the changes made to the breakpoint tables.

🗓️ Mark your calendars for 20 Jan 2026, 12:00 PM CET!

☝️Join here: https://ow.ly/6l4p50XXUNi
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A scientific career is worth the challenge
https://youtu.be/3ps7YRM4ufU

Marion Koopmans and Arturo Casadevall explore the importance of pursuing a career in science and medicine despite the challenges of today. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Join special workshops as part of Education Friday! Discover what it means to be an effective leader during the “Lead, learn and flourish” and “Balancing between desirability and feasibility” workshops.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/49LP50XXc1x

#ESCMIDGlobal2026 #IDSky #clinmicro
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
☘️ ESCMID is pleased to introduce the #ESCMIDGlobal Green Travel Award 2026.
€100 will be awarded to 10 congress attendees travelling the greatest distance by public transport or active transport in recognition of their commitment to sustainable travel. https://ow.ly/MEyY50XLtGM

#IDSky #clinmicro

January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
🚨Tomorrow is the last day to submit CAREer Grant applications! This grant supports researchers balancing work with family or caregiving responsibilities by funding a support person to help sustain research progress. Learn more: https://ow.ly/aMKe50XnG8j

🗓️ Deadline 15 Jan 2026

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
🚨 New Epi Alert this week: No new Marburg cases in Ethiopia for 21 days & Nestlé recalls infant formula in 49 countries after B. cereus toxin detected. Updates on MERS-CoV in Saudia Arabia, dengue in Sri Lanka, India's waterborne disease epidemic & more. https://ow.ly/t5S350XpQJT

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 14, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Check out all the courses ESCMID is offering in 2026: These courses are designed to help you stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in medical research and clinical practice. Space is limited so be sure to register early! 🚀 https://ow.ly/VCiP50XVWTl

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Our second programme committee meeting is kicking off today as our dedicated team is sifting through the record number of abstracts to create thematic oral sessions highlighting the very best research/cases sent in by you!
#ESCMIDGlobal 2026 #BTS
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
💡ESCMID Study Groups are a major way we support innovation & research in CM/ID. We encourage our members to participate and join a Study Group. It's a great way to support your career development and build your network! 🌍

Learn more: https://ow.ly/TCR450XNzeY

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
📚We launched ESCMID Media last year, where our members can watch everything from past webinars to sessions from #ESCMIDGlobal and other conferences!

👀Explore it now: https://media.escmid.org/

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 11, 2026 at 10:10 AM
ESCMID President-elect Jon S. Friedland explores what he is looking forward to bringing up in his upcoming presidency including a focus on vaccinology. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel!
#Vaccines #Vaccinology
https://youtu.be/4uKiWpIyVCY
January 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Applications for our certificate programmes are open! These trainings are designed to strengthen your expertise in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) & infection prevention (EUCIC).

⏰AMS (closing 30 Jan): https://ow.ly/oJjb50Xu6iZ
🗓️EUCIC (closing 28 Feb): https://ow.ly/yUcC50Xu6j1

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
ESCMID is currently accepting CAREer Grant applications! This grant supports researchers balancing work with family or caregiving responsibilities by funding a support person to help sustain research progress. Learn more: https://ow.ly/aMKe50XnG8j

🗓️ Apply by 15 January 2026

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
⏰ The guidance document developed by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) is under public consultation. ESCMID members can request the manuscript and participate. The deadline for comments is next Monday, 12 January 2026! https://ow.ly/NwV850XKPlp
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🚨 New Epi Alert this week: Sporadic MERS-CoV cases in the Middle East, persistent hantavirus transmission and an early start to the seasonal influenza in South America, severe norovirus in Germany and a rise in urban HFRS cases in Russia.

Report: https://ow.ly/t5S350XpQJT
January 7, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Reposted by ESCMID
🤝 With 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 in several clinical areas such as prevention, diagnosis and management & more, ESICM and the ESCMID ( @escmid.bsky.social ) are 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 and look forward to working together for a healthier tomorrow.

#ESICM #IntensiveCare #Partnership #ESICMESCMID
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
With common goals in several clinical areas such as prevention, diagnosis and management, and more, ESCMID and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) are happy to announce their new partnership and look forward to working together for a healthier tomorrow.

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
💡Apply for the Mayo Clinic special-funded observership, open to all ESCMID young scientist members in Europe. Visit the world-renowned institute in Minnesota, USA and learn about their cutting-edge science! https://ow.ly/BRr550XMals

⏰Deadline is this Friday, 9 January 2026!

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🌟We are happy to introduce the new Editor-in-Chief for the CMI Journal, former ESCMID President, Jesús Rodríguez Baño. We look forward to seeing how he will shape and evolve CMI as a leading journal in the field of infection.

Read his editorial: https://ow.ly/tQHW50XKYmN

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
🚨Last chance to cast your votes in the Steering Committee election! Explore the candidate profiles, then vote for 3 of the 10 candidates who you'd like to see guide the next generation in CM & ID forward!

https://ow.ly/3uN350XAzrc

🗳️Voting closes @ 12 noon CET

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
⏰ Don't forget: Our leadership training courses return in 2026! "Lead with impact" kicks off in March, where you will build your skills, confidence, and impact. Check out our Leadership Hub to see what we have scheduled so far in 2026 and sign up today: https://ow.ly/RAKO50XCK2h

#IDSky #clinmicro
January 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Shaping a healthier tomorrow, together
https://youtu.be/QIeBtuvoKCQ

Robert Skov and Jon Friedland talk about the strength of ESCMID being a community of experts in their own rights and how together we can have an impact!
January 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM