Theme Emerging Infectious Diseases
Target audience Scientists, Medical Practitioners and Specialists, and Clinical and Laboratory Staff interested in Public Health (prevention, surveillance, policy making), Infectious Diseases, Intensive Care, Travel Medicine, Microbiology or Virology. The course is designed to educate early career researchers, medical trainees and those established in related topic areas as building a robust network to respond to emerging infections is essential. Delegates from academic, industry, and other backgrounds are welcome.

General

This three-day interactive course on "Emerging Infectious Diseases: Understanding, Prevention, and Response" addresses the dynamic and evolving nature of infectious diseases, a core concern for clinical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists.

The course is appropriate for public health practitioners, practicing microbiology, virology, travel medicine, intensive care and infectious diseases clinicians and researchers, regardless of where they reside in the world.

This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills that are essential in an era marked by frequent outbreaks and global health threats such as COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic diseases. Importantly, the course emphasizes a One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. By equipping participants with advanced understanding and practical strategies, the course enhances their capacity to contribute to public health, and advance the field through research and collaboration, aligning with ESCMID's mission to promote excellence in clinical microbiology and infectious disease management.

Participants in this course will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of emerging infectious diseases, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to new and re-emerging pathogens.

Our AI&I member, Prof. Martin Grobusch, is one of the faculty member of this course.

Date and Location

Start date Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Location Hotel ILUNION Alcora Sevilla, 41920 San Juan de Aznalfarache, Seville, Spain

Costs and registration

Registration fee: onsite only
ESCMID Members - Single room, 750 EUR
ESCMID Members - Shared room, 650 EUR
Non-ESCMID Members - Single room, 900 EUR
Non-ESCMID Members - Shared room, 800 EUR
LMIC & Young Scientist ESCMID Members - Single Room, 650 EUR
LMIC & Young Scientist ESCMID Members - Shared Room, 550 EUR

Registration fees include accommodation. Accommodation will be booked from 20th October to 23rd October.

Last date of registration: 22.09.2025.

Accreditation:
This course has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 19.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). 
Each participant can only receive the number of credits according to actual participation in the event and upon completion of the feedback survey.

Contact

Dr Nitin Gupta, nityanitingupta@gmail.com