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ISAC is delighted to introduce 2 new ex officio Executive Committee members who will make excellent additions to ISAC's international Board Welcome to Prof. Sabiha Essack and Dr José Munita! www.isac.world/about-us/exe... @souhakanj.bsky.social @icarsglobal.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🎥 On demand | ICC 2024 Enjoy Prof. April Baller's keynote lecture on "#Pandemic preparedness and lessons learnt in infection prevention &control Prof. Baller is IPC & WASH Team Lead at the Health Emergencies Programme @who.int #SkyID #COVID19 youtu.be/JoZqWH6kcmY @souhakanj.bsky.social

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📢Emerging & re-emerging infections among migrants 📆18 March Join this webinar on #respiratory infectious diseases in #refugees, providing insight into the epidemiology, prevention &management of important #pathogens tinyurl.com/55hdjkb6 @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🌟Just published in IJAA🌟 This review by ISAC President Prof. Souha Kanj et al describes the molecular epidemiology, geographical distribution & clinical outcomes of metallo-β-lactamase (MBL)-producing Enterobacterales. tinyurl.com/5dfutud2 @souhakanj.bsky.social @elsevierconnect.bsky.social #IDSKY

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🌟New in JGAR🌟 This study reviews how environmental factors have contributed to colistin resistance in the African context, where reports of #colistin-resistant Gram-negative organisms are emerging. tinyurl.com/3wnhaw7n #antimicrobialresistance @IDAdvance

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🌟ICYMI - Wounds of war🌟 In times of wars & conflicts, managing wounds is increasingly challenging, especially in an era of rising #antimicrobialresistance. Explore a multidisciplinary approach to wound care in this webinar. youtu.be/zvi077A0tEI @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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ISAC is delighted to be an endorsing society for the 8th #ICAMR and to have ISAC President @souhakanj.bsky.social on the Scientific Programme Committee amongst the other esteemed experts. 📅 21-22 February 2025 🌍 Dubai, UAE Register today⬇ icamr-uae.com #ICAMRUAE2025 @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🌟Today | Wounds of wars and conflicts 18 February @ 16.00 CET / 17.00 Lebanon Join this webinar to explore a multidisciplinary approach to wound care & learn about strategies for achieving the best patient outcomes us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🌟Just published🌟 "Global guideline for the diagnosis & management of candidiasis" provides updated recommendations for managing Candida infections. It is co-authored by ISAC President @souhakanj.bsky.social & ISAC Secretary General, Anuradha Chowdhary tiny.cc/dbaa001 @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🔦 🔦 Shining a spotlight on the inspiring women on ISAC’s Executive Committee for International Day of #WomeninScience ISAC is very grateful to be represented by such a breadth of expertise & will flourish under Prof. Souha Kanj www.ISAC.world @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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Congratulations to our colleagues at The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) for their excellent article on Antibiotic shortages just published in ISAC journal, IJAA. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @souhakanj.bsky.social #idsky #antibiotics

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ISAC supported a training course on "Raising awareness on AMR (inappropriate #antibiotic dispensing @ private & public health facilities)" in Kasese, Uganda organised by @GlpcUg Dr Kordo Saeed represented ISAC's Rapid Diagnostic & Biomarkers Working Group Read more: tinyurl.com/yc53c5hu #IDSky

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📖 33rd ICC Abstracts online The top scoring abstracts from the 33rd ICC in Istanbul have been published in ISAC Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance #JGAR tinyurl.com/msfy364b #antimicrobialresistance #IDSky @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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This starts today and you can still register for the virtual congress for free!

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🎥 On demand | AMR and immunocompromised patients Prof. Murat Akova presented his keynote lecture at 33rd International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ICC) youtu.be/P0I8dHZfqwg #antimicrobialresistance @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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WHO report on the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 This report highlights 𝟰𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, covering the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections caused by resistant #bacteria and fungi. lnkd.in/gAz4feEG

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Advances in non-tuberculous mycobacteria &new risks for public health 1. Overview on non-TB mycobacteria - Prof. Emmanuelle Cambau 2. Update on diagnosis &treatment of M. abscessus infections - Prof. Jakko van Ingen youtu.be/mJ0vpOWkZfA @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social #IDsky

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🎥 On demand | ESCMID symposium ISAC was delighted to host an @escmid.bsky.social symposium at the 33rd International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ICC) on the important topic of #Climatechange & change in #infections Watch now⬇️ youtu.be/2Lp04lY31o8 #IDSky @souhakanj.bsky.social

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🎥On demand Prof. Timothy Walsh (@ineosoxford.bsky.social) presented his excellent lecture on "#Antimicrobialresistance in the 21st century: Communication About ID with Public and Politicians – pre and post UNGA" at the 33rd ICC. Watch⬇️ youtu.be/lu3gib3Mra0 @souhakanj.bsky.social

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ISAC is delighted to support this timely webinar organised by the Lebanese Society of Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology (LSIDCM). 💻 Wounds of Wars and Conflicts 📅 Tuesday 18 February 2025 Register ⬇️ tinyurl.com/3mhupkn2 @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🌟Abx Guide update🌟 A 'Gastrointestinal' chapter has been added to the ISAC Abx Guide The Abx Guide is a free open-access #antibiotic treatment-guide focussed on pathogen-directed treatment in resource constrained settings www.isac-abxguide.world @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social

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Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine: Clinics treating war injuries have registered a sharp increase of #AMR cases. More than 80% of all patients admitted to Feofaniya Hospital have infections caused by microbes which are resistant to antibiotics. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🌟We are live | ABX Guide: AFRICA region🌟 Prof. Natalie Schellack (University of Pretoria, South Africa) is presenting an excellent feature lecture on "Making the case for patient safety in stewardship practices". Join us⬇ tinyurl.com/2fcc7b5wrF #antimicrobialstewardship #IDSky

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🌟We are live | ABX Guide: AFRICA region🌟 Dr Hind Kadri is providing details on the process of the ABX Guide as well how to use the platform. There is still time to join⬇ tinyurl.com/2fcc7b5wrF #IDsky

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🌟We are live | ABX Guide: AFRICA region🌟 Prof. Heiman Wertheim is giving an overview of the importance of the Abx Guide: an open-access antibiotic treatment-guide focused on pathogen-directed treatment for resource-constrained settings Join⬇ tinyurl.com/2fcc7b5w #IDSky @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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🌟Happening today | ABX Guide: AFRICA region The final regional webinar to launch the ABX Guide: an open-access #antibiotic treatment-guide focused on pathogen-directed treatment for resource-constrained settings starts in 60 minutes tinyurl.com/3jjvctud @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social #IDsky

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🌟We are live | Advances in non tuberculous mycobacteria The Q&A session is underway - we have a lot of interesting questions for the speakers and moderators to work through! You can still join to hear from the experts⬇ tinyurl.com/4k3kbvha #IDSky @souhakanj.bsky.social

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🌟We are live | Advances in non tuberculous mycobacteria Our 2nd speaker, Dr Jakko van Ingen (RadboudUMC), is presenting an update on the diagnosis and treatment of #Mycobacterium abscessus infections Join us ⬇ tinyurl.com/4k3kbvha @souhakanj.bsky.social @radboudumc.bsky.social #IDsky

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🌟We are live | Advances in non tuberculous mycobacteria First speaker, Prof. Emmanuelle Cambau (Uni. of Paris/Hospitals of Paris), is giving an excellent overview of non-tuberculous #mycobacteria, highlighting what’s new/coming You can still join ⬇ tinyurl.com/4k3kbvha @souhakanj.bsky.social

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📢Meet the speaker We are honoured to have Dr Jakko van Ingen (RadboudUMC) presenting at ISAC's webinar happening tomorrow Dr van Ingen will present an update on the diagnosis and treatment of #Mycobacterium abscessus infections 21 Jan 🕐 10.00 CET📅 tinyurl.com/2zs9jsr3 @souhakanj.bsky.social

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🌟Meet the speaker | ABX Guide: AFRICA region 🌟 Prof. Natalie Schellack is a registered pharmacist, Professor & the Head of the Dept. of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria. 📆22 Jan 🕐 11.00CET Join us for the final webinar to launch the Abx Guide⬇️ tinyurl.com/3jjvctud @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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During the opening ceremony of 33rd ICC, Prof. Ian Gould presented a tribute to Prof. Alasdair M. Geddes who passed away in 2024 Alasdair was Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents for 10 years youtu.be/izPVff-DGYs @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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📢Meet the speaker We are honoured to have Prof. Emmanuelle Cambau presenting @ ISAC's next webinar. Prof. Cambau is a medical doctor @ University of Paris & Hospitals of Paris (France) 📆21 January 🕰10.00 CET tinyurl.com/37wy484s @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social #IDsky

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Excellent event by ISAC Member Society @ausantibiotics.bsky.social Join them in Melbourne for Antimicrobials 2025!

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The #Mpox outbreak continues to be a #publichealth emergency. Listen to ISAC’s recent webinar for an overview of the recent resurgence of Mpox, focusing on the virology, ecology, and transmission dynamics of the new strain. youtu.be/cpmyAAif5XQ?...

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Read the latest article to be published in IJAA's One Health Special Issue which coincides with #OneHealthAwarenessMonth which highlights the distribution of beta-lactamases in the United States. tinyurl.com/4p5msye4 #Onehealth #IDsky @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

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🌟ABX Guide: AFRICA region🌟 Register for the final regional webinar to launch the ABX Guide: an open-access antibiotic treatment-guide focused on pathogen-directed treatment for resource-constrained settings 📅22 Jan 🕐11.00 CET tinyurl.com/3jjvctud @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

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Pleased to share presentations from the recent 4th International Conference on Polymyxins held in October in Suzhou, China which ISAC endorsed. The conference explored the latest advancements across all major facets of the #polymyxin class of #antibiotics tinyurl.com/4tfwar2u @souhakanj.bsky.social

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Free Online Event: The Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Conference is taking place 4 & 5 February 2025. This open-access, virtual conference is jointly organised by BSAC and Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP). Please help us spread the word! acc-conference.com

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🎥On demand Prof. Andreas Voss (Groningen University, Netherlands), a leading expert in IPC and Past President of ISAC, presented his engaging keynote lecture on "#Infectioncontrol: from the past to the future" at the 33rd ICC. Watch now ⬇ youtu.be/0TyKOyO_yhI @souhakanj.bsky.social

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ICYMI - Watch Dr Serena Saade’s lecture for the recent LSIDCM webinar on Skin Diseases and Displaced Populations in Lebanon which explored the dermatological challenges faced by vulnerable communities. youtu.be/x7nNwVrcY0o?... #skindiseases #publichealth #globalhealth @souhakanj.bsky.social

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Read the latest Disease Outbreak News: Trends of acute respiratory infection, including human metapneumovirus, in the Northern Hemisphere. bit.ly/41Y8Ox4

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Register for this webinar on "Advances in Non Tuberculous #Mycobacteria and Emerging #PublicHealth Risks" 📆21 Jan 🕰10.00 CET This is a must attend event if interested in the latest developments &challenges in this evolving field tinyurl.com/37wy484s @souhakanj.bsky.social @escmid.bsky.social

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Great to see ISAC President, Prof. Souha Kanj has contributed to this new publication on “Pulmonary #Aspergillosis: A Comprehensive Guide to the Disease Spectrum and Advances in Diagnosis & Management” Well done to Souha + colleagues! tinyurl.com/42bw6tu5 #fungalinfection @souhakanj.bsky.social

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Starting the year by supporting this excellent training course on RAISING AWARENESS ON AMR (INAPPROPRIATE ANTIBIOTIC DISPENSING AT PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES) IN RURAL AREAS OF KASESE DISTRICT- UGANDA organised by the Great Lakes Peace Center #antimicrobialresistance #IDSky

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🎥On demand | #Mpox resurgence Organised by the ISAC Viral Infections Working Group This webinar aimed to provide a comprehensive exploration of the recent resurgence of Mpox, focusing on the virology, ecology, and transmission dynamics of the new strain. youtu.be/cpmyAAif5XQ

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Several of ISAC's board are ranked the top cited scientists in the world, according to Stanford University's Science-wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators Prof. @souhakanj.bsky.social is the top cited #ID researcher in the Arab League by the AD Scientific Index Congrats! #IDsky

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Wishing all our global colleagues a wonderful holiday season - we thank you for your continued support and we look forward to fruitful collaborations in 2025. We have summarised ISAC’s 2024 activities here⬇ tinyurl.com/3wu7aakw @souhakanj.bsky.social #IDSky #antimicrobialresistance

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ISAC is delighted to introduce its new Executive Committee members who, with their range of expertise, will make excellent additions to ISAC's international Board Welcome Dr Michael David, Prof. Marco Falcone & Prof. Katsunori Yanagihara More info⬇️ tinyurl.com/5ybfn8pb @souhakanj.bsky.social #IDsky

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