European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is a professional organization that aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in Europe. The society was founded in 1983 by a group of microbiologists and infectious disease specialists from University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and University of Geneva. The organization has since grown to include over 8,000 members from European Union countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The society is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and has close ties with other organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

● History

The history of the organization dates back to the 1980s, when Didier Pittet and Herwig Kollaritsch from University of Vienna and University of Innsbruck respectively, recognized the need for a professional organization to address the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance in Europe. The society was officially established in 1983, with the support of European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Since then, the organization has played a key role in shaping the field of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases in Europe, with notable contributions from University of Amsterdam, University of Copenhagen, and University of Stockholm. The society has also collaborated with other organizations, such as the American Society for Microbiology and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, to address global health issues, including the SARS outbreak and the H1N1 pandemic.

● Organization

The organization is governed by a board of directors composed of renowned experts in the field of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, including University of California, Los Angeles and University of Toronto. The board is responsible for setting the overall direction and strategy of the organization, with input from European Medicines Agency and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The society has several committees, including the program committee, which is responsible for organizing the annual European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and the education committee, which develops educational materials and programs for members, in collaboration with Harvard University and University of California, San Francisco. The organization also has a close relationship with other professional organizations, such as the International Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and the Federation of European Microbiological Societies, and has partnered with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and World Bank to support global health initiatives.

● Membership

Membership in the organization is open to professionals in the field of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, including physicians, microbiologists, and research scientists from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Chicago. Members receive a range of benefits, including access to the society's journal, Clinical Microbiology and Infection, and discounts on registration fees for the annual European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, which has been held in cities such as Paris, Berlin, and London. The society also offers a range of membership categories, including full membership, associate membership, and student membership, with support from National Institutes of Health and European Research Council. Members can also participate in the society's special interest groups, which focus on specific areas of interest, such as antimicrobial resistance and vaccine development, in collaboration with Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline.

● Conferences_and_Education

The organization hosts a range of conferences and educational events throughout the year, including the annual European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, which attracts over 10,000 delegates from Europe and around the world, including Australia, Canada, and China. The congress features a range of plenary sessions, workshops, and poster presentations on the latest developments in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, with speakers from University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University. The society also offers a range of educational courses and workshops, including the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases postgraduate course and the infectious disease fellowship program, in partnership with University of Geneva and University of Zurich. These events provide opportunities for members to network with colleagues, learn about the latest developments in the field, and share their own research and experiences, with support from European Commission and National Science Foundation.

● Research_and_Publications

The organization is committed to supporting research in the field of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development, and global health, in collaboration with World Health Organization and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The society publishes a range of journals, including Clinical Microbiology and Infection and New Microbes and New Infections, which feature original research articles, reviews, and commentaries on the latest developments in the field, with contributions from University of California, Los Angeles and University of Toronto. The organization also provides funding for research projects and fellowships through its research grant program, which has supported research at institutions such as Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Chicago. The society's research activities are guided by its research committee, which is composed of experts in the field, including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University.

● Professional_Practice_and_Guidelines

The organization develops and publishes guidelines and recommendations on best practices in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, including the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, in collaboration with European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These guidelines are developed by expert committees and are based on the latest evidence and research in the field, with input from University of Geneva and University of Zurich. The society also provides resources and support for professionals in the field, including clinical microbiology laboratories and infectious disease clinics, with partnerships with Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline. The organization's professional practice activities are guided by its professional practice committee, which is composed of experts in the field, including University of California, Los Angeles and University of Toronto. The society's guidelines and recommendations are widely recognized and respected, and are used by professionals in Europe and around the world, including Australia, Canada, and China.

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