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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 2d

Well done on the success of the recent Annual Congress of the Lebanese Society of ID and Clinical Microbiology, an ISAC Member Society.

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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · 2d

From Oct 2–4, we proudly concluded the 25th Silver Jubilee LSIDCM Hybrid Congress at Le Royal, Dbayeh 🇱🇧

47 global experts shared groundbreaking insights on Infectious Diseases—a celebration of collaboration & innovation!

More moments & highlights to come ✨

#LSIDCM #SciencePro #AUB #ISAC #GHI

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 2d

*Webinar Alert*
WHO Fungal Priority Pathogens List

📅 3 Nov 2025 | 🕚 11:00–12:30 CET
Explore global challenges in fungal diagnostics & resistance with experts from ISAC & ESCMID

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/5n84ecaf
#FungalInfections #AntifungalResistance
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Missed the ISAC & ESCMID webinar? Watch it now.
🌍The role of ID & clinical microbiology societies in tackling #AMR
🔍 Prof. Wertheim shares global society survey insights
🎙️ Hear from the society Presidents
youtu.be/v1l7XGXczvU
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 6d

🟢 Now underway!
The 25th LSIDCM Congress has kicked off in Dbayeh 🇱🇧
ISAC Treasurer David Jenkins opened with a talk on #IPC & #antimicrobialstewardship:
“Tackling Resistance Through Integrated Approaches.”
✨ Still time to join online for free!
🔗 tinyurl.com/ymasb66c
#AMR
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 9d

🗓️2 days to go
Join the 25th Annual Congress of LSIDCM online for FREE – Oct 2–4

LSIDCM & ISAC President Souha Kanj invites you to join in person or online
Theme: Multidisciplinary Approach to ID
Register: lnkd.in/ebBhu_fR
Info: lnkd.in/devuQBE3
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 9d

🎯 World Rabies Day

🧠 Watch “Zero by 2030: One Health Perspectives on Rabies Elimination” – a free ISAC webinar featuring global experts.

Watch now: youtu.be/KH7fuMt_EKg

#WorldRabiesDay #ZeroBy2030 #OneHealth #Rabies #GlobalHealth

Zero by 2023: One Health perspectives of rabies elimination | ISAC Webinar

YouTube video by ISAC / APUA

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 9d

📢 ISAC Society Grants – Apply by 31 Oct!
Up to €6,000 available to: ✅ Strengthen existing ISAC member societies
✅ Establish new societies where there is an unmet need
Boost your impact in the field🌍
🔗 www.isac.world/funding/isac...
#globalhealth
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 13d

🦠 The pandemic “goes away” -the real pandemic is here: #Sepsis 2025
🎥 Watch ON DEMAND
Hosted with @SepsisAlliance for #WorldSepsisDay
💡 Expert talks on biomarkers, diagnostics & holistic care

👉 Watch: youtu.be/Hwaq-tke8Ao
@egissepsis.bsky.social @hisinfection.bsky.social @sepsisalliance.bsky.social

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 AbxGuide Update🚨
Clinicians now have even better access to evidence-based, pathogen-directed antimicrobial treatment—especially for resource-limited settings.
🧠 Developed by ISAC, Radboudumc & AUBMC
🌍 Free. Open-access.
www.isac-abxguide.world
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 We’re LIVE! 🚨

The ISAC & ESCMID webinar is happening now

Prof. @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social
is presenting the results of the global survey that outlines the pivotal role of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology societies.

🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 We’re LIVE! 🚨
Second speaker Prof. Robert Skov, ESCMID President, is giving an overview of ESCMID and its key educational activities.
Hear results from a global survey of 86 societies on governance, resources & #AMR action plans.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 We’re LIVE! 🚨
First up: Prof. Souha Kanj, ISAC President, sharing what makes ISAC unique—a federation of societies worldwide.
Hear results from a global survey of 86 societies on governance, resources & AMR action plans.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ISAC #ESCMID #AMR
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 17d

📢 Tomorrow | ISAC / ESCMID webinar
📅22 Sept 2025 |
Discover findings from a global survey of 86 societies on their role in tackling AMR
Register: tinyurl.com/4eaycj2k
#InfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 18d

🌟 Keynote Highlight – #ICPIC2025
ISAC Past President Prof. Andreas Voss delivered a bold, thought-provoking keynote: “The End of IPC?”

The session ended in a standing ovation 👏

A well-deserved tribute to Andreas’ global impact and dedication to IPC.

#InfectionControl @souhakanj.bsky.social

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 21d

ISAC President Prof. Souha Kanj is at #ICPIC2025 in Geneva—speaking, chairing & joining panel discussions on infection prevention and control.
Great to reconnect with ISAC Past President Prof Andreas Voss and APUA Board Member Dr Jeroen Schouten.
Collaboration drives progress
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 22d

🌍 Great to see ISAC President Souha Kanj and ISID President Sally Roberts participating at @ICPIC_meeting in Geneva.

When societies come together, we spark new ideas, share expertise, and strengthen our collective impact. 🤝

#ICPIC2025 #ISAC #ISID #GlobalHealth @isid.org @souhakanj.bsky.social

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Heiman Wertheim @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social · 22d

Happy to be speaking on the role of professional societies across the globe to enhance healthcare.

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 23d

🗣️ Meet the Speaker: Prof. Heiman Wertheim

🌍 Global expert in clinical micro & #AMR
📅 22 Sept
📊 Presenting results from a global survey of 86 societies on their role in tackling AMR.
Hosted by ISAC & @escmid.bsky.social
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4eaycj2k
#GlobalHealth
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 23d

🗣️ Meet the Speaker: Prof. Heiman Wertheim

🌍 Global expert in clinical micro & #AMR
📅 22 Sept
📊 Presenting results from a global survey of 86 societies on their role in tackling AMR.
Hosted by ISAC & @escmid.bsky.social
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4eaycj2k
#GlobalHealth
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 23d

ISAC supports the 25th LSIDCM Congress 🇱🇧
📅 Oct 2–4, 2025 | Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh
🎯 Theme: Multidisciplinary Approach to Infectious Diseases
💻 Free online access: lnkd.in/ebBhu_fR
📍 Attend in person: lnkd.in/devuQBE3

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 26d

#Sepsis causes 1 in 5 deaths globally — yet it’s dangerously overlooked.
Find out more:
www.worldsepsisday.org/wsd2025

🎥 ISAC & European Sepsis Alliance webinar recording coming soon!

Check out the ISAC Academy to be the first to watch it.
🔗 www.ISAC-Academy.world
#worldsepsisday

WSD 2025 — World Sepsis Day - September 13

www.worldsepsisday.org

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 26d

🌍 Global Insights on ID Societies & #AMR

Medical societies are key players in advocacy — but are they fully leveraged in the fight against #AMR?
🔍 Study by ISAC & ESCMID explores this question
Read in @jgar-isac.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mp7ken7b
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 27d

🔴 LIVE NOW | #WorldSepsisDay Webinar 🌍

Prof. Evangelos J. Giamarellos-Bourboulis spotlights that more people died of #sepsis in 2017 than in the whole #COVID19 pandemic...

🔗 Hosted by ISAC and the @EuropeanSepsis Alliance

Register tinyurl.com/5a8tcuwf

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 27d

🔴 LIVE NOW | #WorldSepsisDay Webinar 🌍
Dr Ricard Ferrer opens the session, spotlighting the urgent reality of #Sepsis

🦠 The pandemic may have faded — but sepsis remains a global threat
🔗 Hosted by ISAC and the @EuropeanSepsis Sepsis Alliance
Register tinyurl.com/5a8tcuwf

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 TODAY | World Sepsis Day Webinar 🌍

🦠 The pandemic faded — but Sepsis remains.

📅 11 Sept | 14:00 CET
🎙️ Join Prof. Evangelos J. Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Ricard Ferrer, Dr Michael David & Dr Sabiha Essack for insights on #Sepsis 2025.

#WorldSepsisDay
tinyurl.com/3d736uee
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 28d

🌟Tomorrow | #WorldSepsisDay webinar

🦠 The real pandemic is still here: #Sepsis 2025
📅11 Sept
A webinar by ISAC & European Sepsis Alliance
Talks by Dr Ricard Ferrer & Prof. Evangelos Giamarellos-Bourboulis Register:
tinyurl.com/3d736uee

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