ESCMID Global, the Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in global infectious diseases clinical, basic, and translational research. Held from April 17-21, 2026, in Munich, Germany, the event will feature groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and insightful discussions from around the world. We’re thrilled to highlight the brilliant presenters from our division, each contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices:
Posters:
- Division Authors: Olivia Youngblood (M2 HIV EMET student; Presenting author), Jenn Davis, Anu Hazra, Liz Lyden, Yijun Lu, Kaylie Miller, Josh Havens, Jen O’Neill, Mo Kubat and Shawna Sunagawa, Sara Bares
- Presentation: Gaps in patient knowledge and understanding of long-acting antiretroviral therapy (Abstract # 01928)
Times: Sat April 18th from 12:00-13:30
- Presentation: Gaps in patient knowledge and understanding of long-acting antiretroviral therapy (Abstract # 01928)
- Division Authors: Nicole Kusnik (Presenting author), Sara Bares, Morgan Owens (HIV MSSRP student), Liz Lyden, Yijun Lu
- Presentation: High adherence to prenatal STI screening guidelines with differences by insurance and social factors (P1052)
Times: April 18, 2026, 12:00-1:30PM Poster Hall B3
- Presentation: High adherence to prenatal STI screening guidelines with differences by insurance and social factors (P1052)
- Division Authors: Jasmine R Marcelin, Mackenzie Keintz (with others; Presenting Author: Charlesnika Evans, PhD)
- Presentation: Pharmacoequity of first-line antibiotic selection in urgent care (P2956)
- Division Authors: Anum Abbas (with others on behalf of RSV OA=Adj-023 study group)
- Presentation: Immune response and safety of the AS01E-adjuvanted respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F protein vaccine (adjuvanted RSVPreF3) in immunocompromised (IC) adults with lung or kidney transplant compared to non-IC adults up to 12 months post-vaccination.
- Division Authors: Anum Abbas (with others on behalf of RSV OA=Adj-023 study group)
- Presentation: The outcomes of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in adult patients with cancer, solid organ transplant, and other co-morbidities: an international multicenter comparative study.
- Division Authors: Anum Abbas, Carlos Gomez (with others on behalf of The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Study Group for Respiratory Viruses (ESGREV)
- Presentation: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Infants: A Multicenter International Cohort Study
Oral Abstracts
Division Authors: Jasmine R Marcelin, Mackenzie Keintz (with others, Presenting Author: Charlesnika Evans, PhD)
Presentation: Prescribing inequities: evaluating under- and over-treatment across patient and neighborhood factors
Times: April 18, 2026. 830am in Arena 1 (ePoster Flash Session)
We are proud of these division members, many of whom are a part of multidisciplinary, multi-institutional, and even multinational research teams, producing scholarship to be showcased at a premier international conference!
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