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FIS 2019: Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2019, Edinburgh

This event is a unique conference which includes the collaboration of 16 societies across the UK with interests in different aspects of infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, biomedical science and infection control and provides a great opportunity to find out about the latest developments and to connect with key contacts and networks.

The event will attract over 600 delegates bringing together some of the best and most thoughtful minds from around the world to participate and inform.

FIS 2019 is being held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and over 4 days will see a programme packed with sessions covering the most important current issues facing infectious disease control, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Abstract submission

Please note that the deadline for subission of abstracts for offered talks and posters is Monday 2 September 2019 - **EXTENDED**

Submit your abstract

Programme

Details of the provisional programme

Confirmed sessions

Antimicrobial prophylaxis the impact of resistance

Stewardship and diabetic foot infection

Things that go bump in the night

Point of care

Diagnosis and prevention – biofilms

Use of antimicrobials at the end of life

Neglected tropical diseases

Zoonoses: so many ways to become infected

Clinical lessons

Bid data and future of IPC

The human microbiota in health and disease

Use of aminoglycosides – benefits and adverse effects

Travel medicine

Vaccine preventable diseases: successes and challenges

Anaerobes

Antimicrobial stewardship-the next steps

Further information and registration

To find out more details and to register, please visit the event website.

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FIS 2019: Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2019, Edinburgh

The Microbiology Society are delighted to be hosting the Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2019 (FIS 2019) in Edinburgh between 11–14 November 2019.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The Exchange
Edinburgh
EH3 8EE