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 #IDSky #clinmicro

🚨 New Epi Alert this week: Measles cases surge in the Americas, mainly among unvaccinated children. Ireland and Japan reporting mpox cases. More on chikungunya cases in China, STIs in Australia, and EHEC cases in Germany: ow.ly/cpli50X0FLC #IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky

📢 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 @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social @escmid.bsky.social

We wrapped up #IMMEM XIV over the weekend and it was a fantastic success with over 250 participants from 35 countries. A big thank you to the organisers and specifically @esgem-sg.bsky.social our study group on epidemiological markers! The content will be available on ESCMID media soon. #clinmicro

@cmijournal.bsky.social wants your feedback! Take the readership survey by using the link below to help us ensure that our journal is fulfilling your needs. The survey is open until 30 November. survey.us.confirmit....

Join leading experts to learn how Next-Generation Sequencing & molecular diagnostics are transforming forensic medicine, STI diagnosis, and reproductive health. Registration open until 5 November: www.escmid.org/event... #Womenshealth

We are on to day 3 of the #IMMEM conference in Porto after some great talks and the first poster session featuring the research that's being done by our community! Today we'll be covering environmental surveillance for #ID and #AMR and how best to share pathogen data. #IDsky #clinmicro

After a couple of intense days at Hackathon (playing with Plasmid stuff), we’re ready for the ESCMID (@escmid.bsky.social) IMMEM XIV conference co-organized by ESGEM (@esgem.bsky.social). Kicking things off with, for me, the most exciting session of the conference... #IMMEM #ESGEM #ESCMID #GMarkers

The @escmid.bsky.social Conference IMMEM XIV was kicked off with a very exciting session on plasmids: "Plasmid typing for surveillance" 👉 Did you join the session? 👉 Share your key take-home message in the comments #ESGMAP #IMMEM #ESGEM #ESCMID #Plasmids

Day 1 of the #IMMEM XIV conference is in the books! Today we will cover implementation of genomics as it helps to support public health and inform on vaccine strategy as well as what’s new in bioinformatics. #MicrobialTyping #Genomics #clinmicro #IDSky

Excited to kick off #IMMEMXIV in Porto, Portugal with the first session focusing on #plasmid typing for surveillance! A fantastic session thanks to our 5 great speakers and now we are going into the first debate session on strain typing in high-income vs low-resource settings. #IDSky #clinmicro

🚨 New Epi Alert this week: The Ebola outbreak in DRC continues with 68 suspected cases & 16 deaths. Rabies outbreak in Thailand, and drug-resistant C. auris is spreading in EU hosptials. More on chikungunya & West Nile virus: ow.ly/TCKL50WTHPk.

🧠 Straight from one of the programme committee members, Angela offers what she is looking forward to most at #IMMEMXIV starting tomorrow in Porto, Portugal! You can review the programme and follow along during the conference days on social media. ow.ly/ucIc50WNoeA

The International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control #ICPIC2025 is starting today in Geneva. Be sure to join the joint EUCIC / ESCMID symposium tomorrow covering hospital acquired infections and #AMR. #HAI #IPC @eucic.bsky.social conference.icpic.com...

Join us next week for a joint webinar by ESCMID and ISAC, where the results of a recent global survey will be presented covering 86 societies and highlights key insights into governance, resources, and involvement specifically in the context of #AMR. #IDSky us02web.zoom.us/webi...

On the last day of the #VaccinesConference Mark Messier was able to share some of the first phase 2 clinical trial results at month 43 from the VLA15 vaccine to prevent Lyme disease. This talk and others will be available in on ESCMID media soon. #Lyme #ClinicalTrials #Valneva #IDSky

The draft document "Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026" is now available for public consultation. ESCMID members wishing to participate can learn more on our website. #IDSky #clinmicro www.escmid.org/guide...#IDSky

Thank you to everyone who made the 6th #VaccinesConference a major success. Our partners EMA, ESPID, EAHP helped create a fantastic programme which we hope you all enjoyed. The conference material will be available on ESCMID media soon for ESCMID members and conference attendees.

1 in every 5 deaths worldwide can be associated with sepsis reaching around 11 million per year. This #WorldSepsisDay let's raise awareness for this global health crisis and what we can do to prevent it in our communities and hospitals. Get involved at: www.worldsepsisday.org

The final day of the #VaccinesConference is here! Our upcoming keynote from Greet Hendrickx covers #vaccinehesitancy and building public confidence. And our final session will explorethe global spread of #avianflu as well as how #vaccines can help. #IDSky @ema.europa.eu @eahpofficial.bsky.social

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 & apply today! ow.ly/mM1k50WTNKT #IDSky #clinmicro

Are we ready for the next #pandemic? Adam Hacker from @cepi.net gave his keynote lecture last night at the #VaccinesConference where he explored the idea of a paradigm shift in #vaccine development pushing for a stronger focus on #preparedness. #IDSky #Clinmicro

We are halfway through the #VaccinesConference but there are still some excellent sessions in the pipeline. This morning we explored new developments in vaccine R&D and the role of #vaccines in eliminating #hepatitis by 2030. @ema.europa.eu @eahpofficial.bsky.social #IDSky #Clinmicro

This award honours people who demonstrate exceptional skills in their involvement w/ extracurricular activities, teaching, networking, and collaboration within the fields of CM & ID. Apply by 30 Sept: ow.ly/LCWI50WGy4i #IDSky #clinmicro

Join ESGCP's and ESGITM's Parasite Morphology Hub Webinar: "Parasite morphology masterclass" 🔬 30. Oct., 14:00 CEST Talk 1: Puzzling protozoa Talk 2: Weird/esoteric cases involving histology Talk 3: Taking apart a trematode Talk 4: Decoding Parasite Clues us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Fantastic session on vaccine licensing covering aspects from fighting ongoing outbreaks, limited clinical data, and the current latest developments in the pipeline. Featuring Marco Cavaleri, Sarah Gilbert, Teresa Lambe and Annelies Wilder-Smith. @ema.europa.eu #VaccinesConference #Vaccines #IDSky

💊 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 today! ow.ly/yulE50WBTzI #IDSky #clinmicro

Remember to apply for TAE Outstanding Trainee Award! (Deadline 30.9.2025)

Break time is networking time at the #VaccinesConference! Day 2 kicked off with a session on #vaccines against gastrointestinal infections and some great abstract presentations. Now attendees can enjoy a short break before the next set of sessions start focused on #OneHealth. #IDsky

The 1st module of the ESCMID Foundation AMS Certificate Latin America Ed 2025-27 took place 2 weeks ago in Costa Rica, and was a resounding success. The sessions were filled with enthusiasm, active participation & thought-provoking discussions. Learn more ow.ly/hZpj50WTLNO #IDSky #clinmicro

A very busy poster session at the #VaccinesConference today! Thanks to all of our presenters, your cutting edge research is what keeps this field innovating and progressing. Great to see such enthusiasm for this part of the conference! #Research #Vaccines #IDSky

🚨 New Epi Alert this week: An Ebola outbreak in Kasai, DRC, 28 suspected cases & 15 deaths, sequencing shows a new zoonotic spillover. EU faces a Salmonella strathcona outbreak linked to Sicilian tomatoes. More on chikungunya, dengue & West Nile virus: ow.ly/TCKL50WTHPk. #IDSky #clinmicro

The second keynote lecture of the day is starting soon at the #VaccinesConference. We are excited to hear about the impact of vaccines on respiratory viral diseases like COVID-19 and more from speaker Jamie Lopez Bernal. #COVID19 #Vaccines #InfectiousDiseases #IDsky #clinmicro

Coming up at the #VaccinesConference, meet the experts Sabrina Bacci from @ecdc.europa.eu and Marco Cavaleri from @ema.europa.eu as they discuss the future of real-world evidence from studies to impact on public health decisions. #IDSky #Vaccines

The 6th #Vaccines Conference is getting underway! We have a fantastic line up of sessions today kicking off with a keynote lecture by Alessandro Sette covering the mechanisms of immune activation from vaccinations. #VaccinesConference

🧠 Straight from the conference chair, Natacha offers what she is looking forward to most at #IMMEM XIV. Review the programme: ow.ly/ucIc50WNoeA 🚀 With only one week left, secure your spot at this conference today! Register now: ow.ly/rLhU50WNoeC#IMMEM #IDSky #clinmicro

Last weekend, the @taescmid.bsky.social Steering Committee gathered in Helsinki for an official meeting to align ongoing projects and map out exciting upcoming activities. Stay tuned - impactful projects are on the way! 🚀 #TAE #earlycareer #scientists #IDSky

We are onsite in Lisbon, Portugal for the #Vaccines Conference starting tomorrow! Our team is on hand at the venue to assist you for onsite registration or anything else you might need before the conference begins. Looking forward to the programme starting tomorrow! #IDSky #clinmicro

📣Call for funded observerships is now open We are awarding 50 young scientists up to 2K EUR to travel to one of the over 100 collaborative centres for knowledge exchange in the fields of CM & ID! Learn more: ow.ly/zVUZ50WRNbA #IDSky #clinmicro

Open air meeting in Finland 😎 (without snow)

⏳Last chance to register for this online course is this Wednesday, 10 Sept! Participants will gain essential insights and strategies to combat #AMR effectively, optimise patient care & safeguard antibiotic efficacy for the future. Register today: ow.ly/p9rM50WS3SL#AMR #IDSky #clinmicro

Related to this is the upcoming webinar on the results of the global society survey @isacworld.bsky.social did together with @escmid.bsky.social . See here the link for details: bsky.app/profile/isac...

Explore the cutting edge of women’s sexual health and forensic microbiology with this two-day online course offering a unique and practical approach to tackling the complex challenges of diagnosing and managing STIs, in the context of sexual assault. ow.ly/iQRY50WS4Nn #IDSky #clinmicro

🧠 Straight from the programme committee treasurer, Sylvain offers what he is looking forward to most at #IMMEM XIV. Review the programme: ow.ly/ucIc50WNoeA 🚀 With only 10 days left, secure your spot at this conference today! Register now: ow.ly/rLhU50WNoeC#IMMEM #IDSky #clinmicro

After a short extension, registration is closing tomorrow for the "Lead with impact" course. Set yourself apart as a team leader with this immersive workshop designed to build resilience, decision-making skills, and trust within teams. Register today! www.escmid-foundatio... #IDSky #clinmicro

ESCMID is currently seeking candidates willing to serve on the panels that will develop the next seven clinical practice guidelines in 2026-2027. You can learn more about the projects on our website and apply to join a panel before 10 October 2025. www.escmid.org/guide... #IDSky #clinmicro

💊 Don't forget to sign up for this online course on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). This course is part of the ESCMID AMS Certificate Programme and has a few spots available for extra participants! Learn more and register before 10 Sept: ow.ly/2hOb50WO6fS #clinmicro #IDSky

🚨 New Epi Alert this week: Chikungunya cases reached ~270K globally, concentrated in France & Italy. OROV cases rose to 12.7K in the Americas, mostly in Brazil whereas cholera continues with >409K cases & 4.7K deaths reported across 31 countries. More: ow.ly/8z1i50WPn2v #IDSky #clinmicro

The first TAE Tuesday begins today in a few short moments! Register now for the webinar and join us today at 4pm CEST. TAE Tuesdays are a new monthly series occurring on the the first Tuesday of every month at 16:00 CEST. Learn more: ow.ly/4fLA50WO7TN #IDSky #clinmicro @taescmid.bsky.social

🧠 Straight from one of the programme committee members, Ana offers what she is looking forward to most at #IMMEM XIV. Review the programme: ow.ly/ucIc50WNoeA 🚀 There's only 2 weeks left, secure your spot at this conference today! Register now: ow.ly/rLhU50WNoeC#IMMEM #IDSky #clinmicro