Emerging antimicrobial therapies for MDR bacterial infections

Organised by the ISAC Early Career Working Group
29 July 2026

This webinar brings together leading experts from Japan and Australia to explore recent advances in antimicrobial therapy from clinical, translational, and discovery perspectives. The session will offer an integrated view of how newly approved antibiotics, bacteriophage therapy, and emerging antibacterial agents may shape the future management of multidrug‑resistant infections.

Therapy for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: evidence from recent trials and prospects for future research

25 August 2026 13.00 CEST
This  webinar will review current practices and ongoing controversies in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, a common infection with a persistent 15–30% mortality rate. Leading trial investigators will present recent evidence, highlight unresolved questions, and outline future directions for improving antimicrobial therapy.

34th ICC: 2 weeks to submit abstracts / apply for travel grants

Manila, Philippines
7 - 9 December 2026
Submit your abstract and apply for Young Investigator Travel awards by 31 July 2026.

Living legends podcast series: episode 3

In this episode Ian Gould sits down with Professor Shaheen Mehtar (Stellenbosch University, Cape Town; Founding member and Past Chair, ICAN) to trace her remarkable journey from early training in Pakistan and the UK to shaping IPC across Africa. 

Crimean‑Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

Crimean‑Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) remains one of the most significant tick‑borne viral threats across endemic regions, with cases continuing to rise in parts of Europe and Asia. This webinar brings together frontline experts from Kosova and Türkiye to share real‑world clinical experience, epidemiological insights and lessons learned from managing CCHF in high‑incidence settings