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April 23, 2024

Submit an Abstract to ICID 2024 by April 30th!

Submit your abstract to ICID 2024 by April 30th! The authors of selected abstracts will have the opportunity to share and discuss findings with colleagues, gain feedback from expert faculty, collaborate with other professionals in the field, and expand their professional portfolio. The highest-scoring abstracts will be published in a supplement of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID).

ICID 2024 showcases the latest advances and discoveries in infectious diseases, patient care, and global public health. This year’s event will be held in person in Cape Town, South Africa.

April 22, 2024April 23, 2024

Save the Date for ICID 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

The International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2024 features an expanded range of sessions by bringing the One Health aspect to the world of clinical infectious diseases and microbiology. Looking through the One Health lens will provide valuable insights across species and specialties. Connect with colleagues from a wide range of countries and specialties to exchange knowledge, create new ideas and start collaborations.

Welcome from ISID’s President

On behalf of the ISID Executive Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) hosted in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. The Programme will be 3 full days in length, and we hope that this Congress will be the most important global infectious diseases meeting of the year, something you will not want to miss out on. The outstanding Programme built by regional and international experts, focuses on the burden of infection in low- and middle- income countries which as we all know affect everyone ultimately.

Infectious diseases are all around us, just as they have been for centuries. The recent COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of the need for continued research, innovation, and funding in the field of infectious diseases. Each year, millions of people contract influenza while thousands more die from complications. HIV continues to spread amongst some patient populations, often resulting in co-infections of tuberculosis and pneumonia. News media outlets highlight devastating outbreaks of infectious diseases on a regular basis including Ebola Virus Disease, Zika Virus, avian influenza, and even Mpox, gripping public attention and sparking fear. Good science from all over the world is the key to understanding these diseases and planning effective public health responses.

The 20th ICID will offer a diverse, relevant, and cutting-edge Scientific Programme, numerous educational opportunities for students and researchers against the backdrop of a stunning city on the coast of Africa. Often described as the Mother City of South Africa, Cape Town is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is a rare cultural gem, with a rainbow population of locals and people from all over the world creating a rich cultural feast with plenty of opportunities to savor a unique way of life. The pristine surrounding areas also offer unparalleled nature experiences.

We invite you to start preparing now for what promises to be an unprecedented combination of science and destination. Together, we look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town in 2024 and sharing a wonderful educational and social experience with you!

With Kind Regards,
Professor Paul Tambyah
President, ISID
Singapore

March 12, 2024March 13, 2024

ISID Opens its Call for Nominations to its International Council for the term 2024-2030

The ISID Council reflects the broad range of disciplines and interests represented in the field of infectious diseases. Council members are expected to participate in ISID activities through sub-committees and actively promote the Society and its programs through their regional and local contacts. Candidates from all backgrounds and regions of the world are welcome.

Please submit a short statement of interest, a letter of recommendation, and a CV by following the steps below:

Click on “Login” on the dark blue bar below
Create a new user account by clicking on the “New User” link below the email field
Fill out your profile, and click “Save.” You will be automatically returned to the Homepage
Now click on “Submission” on the dark blue bar
Click “Add New” to create your submission
Complete the submission form, then “Save and Submit.”
Your submission will appear as complete on the submission page
An email confirmation will be sent to you when your submission is completed

The deadline for submission is May 24, 2024, at noon (EST).

SUBMIT HERE

March 12, 2024March 14, 2024

Apply to the ISID Emerging Leaders Program 2024

The ISID Emerging Leaders Program was developed in 2016 to recognize excellence in the field of infectious diseases at an early career level, to facilitate capacity building and succession planning and to give select, promising early career investigators and physicians the opportunity to become familiar with the Society’s work, engage in ISID’s activities, showcase their work and network with colleagues around the world. Emerging Leaders will serve a four-year term.

Eligibility:

Early career investigators, clinicians from all professional backgrounds, veterinarians, pharmacists, epidemiologists, public health professionals, environmental scientists, or similar
Individuals at full or associate professor level and chairs of departments are not eligible
In training or recently completed training in the areas of infectious diseases (human or veterinary), microbiology, epidemiology, genomics, public health, or other specialty that deals with the prevention, management, or treatment of infectious diseases
Past performance indicative of a promising career in infectious diseases;
Low and Lower Middle-Income countries (LMIC) nationals living and working within an LMIC
Ability to speak and write in English
Finalist candidates must be available for a virtual interview

Application Requirements:

Two letters of recommendation explaining what makes you stand out amongst your peers, including at least one from a current or former supervisor
Motivational statement of no more than 500 words
Provide a summary of what you wish to achieve as an ISID Emerging Leader, given your 4-year tenure and your area of focus. With this, please also propose one new initiative for the Emerging Leader cohort you join
Curriculum Vitae
Ability to commit 4 years to ISID and participate in:
- Bi-monthly calls, as well as additional topic specific calls
- Knowledge Exchange webinars
- Social Media engagement
- Contribute to journal and blog postings, etc.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts as needed
- Support Congresses and ISID Meetings to raise visibility of the Society as the world leader in global infectious disease education, surveillance, and advocacy
- Support other ISID related opportunities as they arise

The deadline for applications is May 24, 2024, at noon (EST).

APPLY TO THE ISID EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

March 7, 2024

ISID Career Center

Welcome to ISID’s Career Center! Our new career center is the job board for infectious disease and public health professionals. Whether you are a job seeker or employer, you can gain insights on:

Career descriptions
Salary range
Occupational outlook
Typical activities performed in a role
Education required
Comparison of employment statistics using local, state, and nationwide averages
Related occupations
“Day in the life” videos and more!

Discover resources and learning opportunities to advance your career with ISID’s Career Center today.

Explore the career center

March 1, 2024

ISID Village Membership

We have long awaited the introduction of our ISID Village Membership platform. Thank you to those who have already signed up and patiently waited as we continue to roll out our platform and exclusive benefits to members. As an ISID Village member, you get exclusive perks to:

Discounted registration to ICID 2024
Exclusive perks at ICID 2024 and future events
Interactive Forum Discussions and Blog Posts on the Latest Infectious Disease News with other Members
Access to a limited amount of article processing charge (APC) waivers for our ISID Family of Journals
Subscription to our Quarterly ISID Village Brief, and more to come!

The ISID Village connects you to a global community of infectious disease and public health professionals, all aiming to champion a ‘One Health’ approach. Learn more details about our membership types on our website today.

BECOME A MEMBER

February 15, 2024March 12, 2024

ISID Research Capacity Building Grants

The International Society for Infectious Disease’s research grants are one of the Society’s signature programs and are instrumental in fulfilling ISID’s commitment to funding researchers from countries that bear the greatest health and economic burden from infectious diseases. An essential element for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases in low- and lower-middle income countries (LMICs) is the provision of training, educational support, and mentoring to scientists, allied healthcare workers, epidemiologists, physicians, veterinarians, and others confronting challenges in the countries most affected.

With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), this ISID research grant opportunity seeks to provide funding for early career researchers from LMICs living and working in the field of public health. Each grant recipient will receive monetary support for the period of the grant and will be paired with a designated mentor from within ISID’s vast network of infectious disease professionals from around the world. At the end of the grant period, recipients will receive funding to attend an ISID event to present their findings.

Qualifying Capacity Grant Areas of Interest include:

Investigation of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis of infectious diseases
Epidemiology and control of hospital acquired infections (HAI)
Modelling of cost effective interventions for infectious diseases
Implementation of infection control measures in LMICs
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Other relevant Infectious Diseases Public health capacity building topic areas

Eligibility Criteria:

A public health researcher or scientist within eight years of completion of a PhD or equivalent professional training (MD) or public health degree
Postgraduate professionals in their field less than five years (with or without a doctoral degree)
Applicant is below the age of 35 years old as of March 1, 2024
Be from and a resident living and working in an LMIC (funding restrictions may apply to the countries in the chart below)
Be able to conduct the research project with the infectious disease focus at the applicant’s institution within a year of receiving the research grant. All grants must be completed in one year of award
Commit to grant recipient reporting requirements and administrative documentation necessary for grant awarding process

List of low-income and lower-middle-income countries according to the World Bank classification in January 2024:

Requirements:

Applications should be made using our online system and include the following:

A research plan for the project related to human infectious diseases, which must include the background, methods, limitations, and references (four pages maximum)
Applicant’s curriculum vitae (PDF of two pages maximum)
Letter of reference from applicant’s institution or place of research
Detailed proposed budget allocations for the $7,500 USD award along with associated timeline in MS Excel format
Research awardees agree to written progress reports (template to be provided) periodically through the year. ISID encourages the recipients of these grants to present their results at scientific meetings and to submit outputs for publication in peer-reviewed journals including, but not limited to, the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID)

APPLY NOW

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Invitation for Sponsorship and Exhibition online launch for the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2024

We would like to invite you to the Sponsorship and Exhibition online launch for the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2024. This landmark event will be held from December 3rd – 6th, 2024 at the beautiful Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa.

The ICID is held every two years and brings together clinicians, allied health practitioners, researchers, epidemiologists, veterinarians, pharmacists, academics, and public health practitioners from over 100 countries including renowned experts and key thought leaders in their fields.

It would be an honor if you could join us and be part of this year’s Congress to learn about Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities still available.

Please join us by clicking on your preferred timeslot.

February 13, 2024. Online (Zoom)

• Click here to RSVP for 10am (SAST) timeslot

• Click here to RSVP for 15:30pm (SAST) timeslot

Note: South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

If you are unable to join us, please do reach out to us via email. We will be more than delighted to schedule a one-on-one call with you at your convenience. Please feel free to visit https://isidcongress.org/sponsorship-exhibition/ for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town in December!

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

#GivingTuesday: Make an Impact with ISID

October 31, 2023November 1, 2023

ProMED Subscription Model Rollout Update

Dear ProMED Community,

As many of you are aware, over the past several months we have been diligently working on the creation of the ProMED subscription model, speaking with and receiving feedback from many of you, our users, and working to ensure ProMED’s sustainability.

Update:
We will be initiating a phased rollout of the new model in the coming weeks. We are currently in the testing phase, fine-tuning the new interface to ensure a seamless user experience. The initial rollout will be a soft launch. You will be directed to create an account and log in credentials, but will not be charged for access.

In early 2024, we will invite our users to choose a paid subscription from 4-5 different subscription tiers, allowing varying levels of access and data use. We anticipate being able to share the details of the subscription model before the end of this year, and will provide that information to you as soon as it is finalized. Likewise, we will share the dates of the different rollout phases as soon as they are finalized.

We hope that you will actively participate in this transition and share your thoughts. We will provide information in future communications on how you can share your feedback, ensuring that your insights shape the evolution of ProMED. Your contributions will play a crucial role in making ProMED even more valuable to the global community.

Please stay tuned for more information and updates as we approach the soft launch. Our goal is to ensure that ProMED remains the global trusted source of timely and accurate information on emerging diseases.

Thank you for being a part of ProMED.

Warm regards,
Julia Maxwell
Director of Disease Surveillance