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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · 4h

Honored to share that both my husband, Dr. Alaa Sharara, and I have been recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists (Elsevier–Stanford 2025 update). It is a beautiful reminder of the shared passion, perseverance, and purpose that guide our work.
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56 AUB Faculty Members Among the World’s Most-Cited Scientists

Fifty-six current faculty members of the American University of Beirut (AUB) have been recognized among the world's top two percent most-cited scientists in the updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 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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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 24d

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 · 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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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · 22d

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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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · 25d

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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · 25d

As President of LSIDCM & ISAC, it is an honor to invite you to the 25th Annual Congress of LSIDCM, our Silver Jubilee Edition, October 2–4, 2025, at Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh, Lebanon.

📄 Full Program: shorturl.at/nb6Lq
📍 In-person: sciencepro.me/lsidcm-2025....
💻 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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

🆕 New #AbxGuide Chapters!

ISAC adds Bone & Joint + Eyes & Orbits infections to its free global antibiotic guide

The Abx Guide is designed to support appropriate #antibiotic use worldwide

🔗 isac-abxguide.world
#AMR #GlobalHealth #Antibiotics
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Aug 20

🏥 Missed the ISAC / ESCMID webinar?
Catch the replay: The Built Environment & Nosocomial Infections
🧠 Insights from Prof. Vos & Prof. Tambyah
🌍 1,600 registrants | 133 countries
▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/t5Df8_elwdQ
#InfectionControl
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ISAC/ESCMID webinar | The Built Environment of the Hospital and Nosocomial Infections

YouTube video by ISAC / APUA

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

🌍 Join us in Manila for the 34th ICC

📅 Dec 7–9, 2026 | 📍 SMX Convention Center
🔬 Cutting-edge science, global experts & vibrant culture await
Be part of the future of infectious disease care.
👉 [https://icc2026.org/]
#ICC2026 #ISAC #GlobalHealth
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Aug 22

🦠 The real pandemic is still here: #Sepsis 2025
📅 11 Sept | 🕒 15:00 CET
🌍 A #WorldSepsisDay webinar by ISAC & European Sepsis Alliance
🎙️ Talks by Dr Ricard Ferrer & Prof. Evangelos Giamarellos-Bourboulis

🔗 Register tinyurl.com/3d736uee
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Aug 25

🧪 Just 1 week left to apply!

ISAC Project Grants 2025 offer up to £15,000 for research in #AMR & #infectiousdiseases
🌍 Projects must involve 2 countries (1 LMIC)
📅 Deadline: 1 Sept
📧 [email protected]
🔗 isac.world
#GlobalHealth #ISACGrants
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 Just 2 days left to submit your Late Breaking Abstracts for #APCCMI2025! Deadline: 28 Aug

⏳ Early Bird Registration ends 31 Aug — save USD$100!

📰 Read the August Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/posts/isac-w...
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APCCMI 2025 - August newsletter | International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC)

🌟 APCCMI 2025 - Bangkok, Nov 2025🌟 📢 Only 2 days left to submit your Late Breaking Abstracts — deadline is 28 August 2025 Less than a week to secure the Early Bird Registration Fee — offer ends 31 A...

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌐 APCCMI 2025 presents the ISAC Symposium on #AMR in diverse scenarios by ISAC leadership:
🔹 Souha Kanj – President
🔹 Heiman Wertheim – President-Elect
🔹 Geoffrey Coombs – Past President

📅 Early Bird Registration extended: 15 Sept
🔗 apccmi2025.com
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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · Sep 6

Fantastic meeting for a fantastic team😘

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌍✈️ Just back from a dynamic ISAC Strategy Review in Vravrona, Greece 🇬🇷

Global colleagues united to shape the future of our work in antimicrobial resistance. Engaged minds and a shared commitment to global health. Grateful to all who made it happen
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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · Jul 29

It was a pleasure meeting Dr Rakan Nasreddine the minister of public health of Lebanon on behalf of the LSIDCM. We discussed the alarming antimicrobial resistance in the country and the importance of collaborating with the ministry to address AMR as a One Health approach.

souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · Jul 17

Happy to share that our position paper on “Diagnostic stewardship has been recognised as One of the Top 10 Cited Articles in the last 2 years in the IJAA.

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Jul 7

📢ISAC / @escmid.bsky.social webinar

The Built Environment of the Hospital & #Nosocomial #Infections

📆13 August 2025 🕰 12.00 CET

Explore how hospital design directly impacts #infectioncontrol in this insightful webinar.
tinyurl.com/3wzysnad
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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · Jul 7

@bsky.app
Honored to be featured among an inspiring group of 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 shaping antimicrobial stewardship.
Thank you to the amazing Debra Goff for spearheading this effort and for all the authors for their contribution.

Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/1478...

Women trailblazers shaping the global future of antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance

Published in Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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souhakanj.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social · Jul 7

I was happy to chair a symposium on RSV vaccine in Beirut. For decades, RSV has been recognized as a major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children. However, what has remained underappreciated — and overlooked — is the significant burden this virus poses on adults.

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌟Just published - ISAC statement on standing up for science🌟

ISAC is committed to sharing reliable information, robust science, and to the advancement of global well-being
Read the statement🔽
tinyurl.com/4d84r3ch
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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎥On demand | AI in Anti-infectives

Our two eminent speakers provide real and timely intelligence on how much of this is possible now, what we may expect in the future, and how humans should use AI tools.

youtu.be/Um5NbavmMiU

#AI #AntiInfectives
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Artificial intelligence in Anti-Infectives

YouTube video by ISAC / APUA

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International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy @isacworld.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌟WHO AMS toolkit survey🌟
The @who.int published the #antimicrobialstewardship practical toolkit in 2019.

Take part in a survey to help inform the next version
📆20 July 2025

Complete the survey in English, French or Spanish.

English⬇
tinyurl.com/4y3j963t

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

🌟APCCMI 2025 | You are invited🌟

ISAC is delighted to be a supporting society for the 20th Asia Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APCCMI 2025)

📍Bangkok
📅2 – 4 November 2025

Discover more⬇
tinyurl.com/bdd3dp4d
#APCCMI2025
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