British Infection Association Autumn Trainees Meeting 2024 | 3 October 2024 |

Showroom Workstation, Sheffield | Event Website: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/biaautumn2024/
Join us on Thursday 3 October at the Showroom Workstation in Sheffield. The day is aimed at trainees within infection, including microbiology, virology, clinical infectious diseases, public health, antimicrobial pharmacists, biomedical scientists and infection prevention and control practitioners.
The day will provide trainees with the opportunity to hear lectures on topical issues given by a range of experts, as well as providing a chance to network and contribute to debate.
To register, visit https://fitwise.eventsair.com/biaautumn2024/registration-and-fees

A range of topics will be covered at the Autumn Trainee meeting including:

• Ventilation and IPC
• Gloves off in critical care
• Bone and joint infections
• Future of molecular testing 16S PCR
  View the full programme at: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/biaautumn2024/programme
  If you have any questions, please call the events team on 01506 292 042 or email events@fitwise.co.uk

There is less than ONE WEEK to apply for an ISAC Project Grant for research involving low- to middle- income countries.
It is easy to apply and applicants can request up to £15,000.
Applicants are required to demonstrate that ISAC funds will be utilised for a clearly defined piece of research, which will have an identifiable outcome on completion of the work. At least one applicant must be from a low- to middle- income country.
Research projects should address one of the three following areas:

• What are feasible and effective prevention strategies to prevent transmission of (resistant) pathogens in low resource settings?
• What basic laboratory support does a healthcare system minimally need to tackle infectious diseases?
• How do we improve antimicrobial use worldwide to ensure it is delivered only to those who need it?
  Project criteria
• Projects can last up to 24 months.
• 6-monthly updates are required.
• Funds can be used for staff or materials.
• At least two countries should be involved in the project of which at least one is from a low- or middle-income country.
• Awardees will be expected to present at an ISAC webinar and at the International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
  Eligibility of applicants
• Principal applicant must be a member of an ISAC Member Society. Visit the website to see the full list of ISAC Member Societies. Any relevant society which is not a member can apply to join – find out more here. Once the society’s application has been approved, members can apply for Project Grants.
• The other applicants do not need to be a member of an ISAC Member Society.
• The principal applicant must be the principal investigator on the intended research.
• At least one investigator must be from a low- to middle- income country.
• At least two countries must be involved.
  Application Process
  To apply for a grant, applicants will be required to submit the following:
• An application form.
• Proof of Member Society membership.
• A Curriculum Vitae (one page) of the main applicants.
• Confirmation of the application from the Head of Department and confirmation that the Department has the resources required to undertake the project.
• Please send your completed application form and supporting documents to secretariat@ISAC.world
  Download an application form here.
  DEADLINE: 1 September 2024
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