The FEBS Advanced Lecture Course on Molecular Mechanisms of Host-Pathogen Interactions and Virulence in Human Fungal Pathogens (HFP2026) will be held on May 16-22, 2026, in La Colle-sur-Loup, France. The website and registration link are below 👇 hfp2026.febsevents.org [hfp2026.febsevents.org].

Would you like to have fungal genomics training directly at your fingertips? An amazing opportunity awaits you. Find the registration link below: www.sydney.edu.au/infectious- diseases-institute/news-and- events/events/sydney-fungal-genomics- summer-school.html

A new study provides evidence that NGS of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid significantly enhances the detection of fungal pathogens compared with conventional microbiology testing. Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.eb...

The widespread use of mycophenolic acid in SOT recipients may confer drug resistance and provide a selective survival advantage to P. jirovecii in SOT recipients, thereby facilitating transmission and outbreaks. Find insights on the associated mechanisms in the link below: doi.org/10.1101/2025...

🦠 New study reveals critical gaps in #fungal diagnostics & antifungal access across Peru. Urgent need for improved IFI care & equitable resource distribution. 📉⚕️ Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1128/spec... #GlobalHealth #Mycology #Peru #InfectiousDiseases @salmantongarcia.bsky.social

#VisualAbstract The IPA-GRRR-OH score predicts invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised ICU patients with acute respiratory failure. Using key risk factors, it aids early diagnosis, treatment and antifungal stewardship in critical care. zurl.co/a5LsG

The @who.int have released new reports looking at #fungal diagnostics and #antifungal treatments. To find out more: en.fungaleducation.org/blog/2025/04...

Are you interested in fungal infection clinical case studies? @ishamycology.bsky.social have just launched a new course 'Application of Fungal Diagnostics in Clinical Scenarios'. 🔬 Find out more and sign up here: funguseducationhub.org/isham-fungal...

Incredible work by @olivercornely.bsky.social et al in producing new global guidelines for candidiasis. 👏🔬 Read more here: en.fungaleducation.org/blog/2025/04...

ECMM Candida IV Study is still open for participation Global study on non-albicans candidemia Requirements: 🔬Clinical data + isolates (no limit per site) 📅Apr 2024-Sep 2025 📦Ship isolates in one batch at study end 💰Case-based reimbursement available @martinhoenigl.bsky.social

Our latest newsletter is now online - find out more about ETI for #cysticfibrosis patients, how #wildfires impact incidences of fungal infections, and a review of the latest Candida Auris research. 🔬🧪 ymlp.com/z2jhIl

This first of a 2-part report on new guideline from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology summarizes diagnostic considerations; with part 2 describing recommended treatments. #IDsky #Medsky

*PhD project available funded by BBSRC WoH DLP,*. Are you interested in viral and fungal immunity? Keen to use learn the latest cutting edge technologies to address this working with partners at UKHSA? If yes then please reach out. Further details at: www.surrey.ac.uk/bbsrc-wessex...

Pre-congress workshop: Algorithm-based diagnosis of fungal infections in clinical practice 🔬 Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Bourbon Cataratas Convention Center, Iguaçu Falls-Brazil. More info here: www.isham2025.org/workshop-alg... #meded #mycology #fungalinfection #immunology

Myself & Anita Schürch are looking for a PhD student to work with us as part of our JPIAMR project on Candida. We're looking for someone who's keen to use computational/bioinformatics and laboratory techniques to look at antifungal resistance. www.werkenbijumcutrecht.nl/vacatures/we...

Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis is on the move—endemic to the SW USA, but with increasing hot, dry conditions its being found farther north! Nice story on it in Science www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...

Merry Christmas to all of our Bluesky followers. We're signing off for the holidays, but will be back online in January 2025.

Factors Associated With Poor Clinical and Microbiologic Outcomes in Candida auris Bloodstream Infection: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study #IDSky

Global review shows impact of chronic pulmonary #aspergillosis (CPA). Read more about this new study and comments from Prof. David Denning: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/global-review-charts-lethal-impact-of-fungal-infection-after-lung-disease/ #mycosky #fungalinfection #mycology

Check out these new opportunities in #aspergillus #aspergillosis research.