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British Infection Association
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We are a membership led professional organisation. Our aim is to improve patient care by advocating for, and supporting infection specialists. We provide education, guidance, research grants and more. https://www.britishinfection.org/
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The next round of the BIA Travel Grant is now open for applications until the 30th June. You must have an abstract for an oral or poster presentation accepted for the conference and be a member of the BIA.
Further details 👉 www.britishinfection...
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Register to join for one or both days of BIA Spring Meeting 2026. Everyone is welcome to join both days.

Topics include clinical infectious diseases, tropical infections, infection prevention & more! 🦠

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#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including COVID-19 vaccination in patients at higher risk of anaphylaxis: A safe and pragmatic approach 👉 www.britishinfection...
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Calling all consultants in infection 📣

Take advantage of the Early Bird rate and register now to join us for #BIASpring2026 this May for valuable learning opportunities & networking.

Early Bird deadline: Fri 3rd April.

Register 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#InfectionTrainees
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature, Westminster Halls, 27th Nov with UKHACC co-chair Professor Hugh Montgomery as one of the expert panel.

Campaign calls on UK Government to stage televised emergency briefing to nation to cut through disinformation 👉 www.youtube.com/watc...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Read the Journal of #Infection for the study which compares clinical utility of DNA- & RNA-metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for pathogen detection in lower respiratory tract infections, & evaluate strategies to optimise RNA-mNGS performance 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Early Bird rates for #BIASpring2026

Full conference: £150 for members / £200 for non-members
1 Day: £100 for members / £150 for non-members

Find out more & register to attend 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

*Virtual attendance option also available for full conference

#InfectionTrainees
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the ‘ID:IOTS’ podcast, like Capnocytophaga over on the BIA website plus many more! 👉 www.britishinfection...
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from the Clinical Infection Practice including Vaccine-derived polio infection (VDPI): From eradication to reintroduction – A global health concern to address early 👉 www.britishinfection...
January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 2026 will cover a range of topics including Lyme disease, ME, Tropical Infections and many more 🦠

19-20 May at the BCEC, Birmingham 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The final address is now underway at the BIA Dilemmas in Critical Care Infections Day 2026. Thank you to all those who attended the day, we hope you will join us at other BIA events in the future!

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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The final case discussions are taking place for the rest of the day. If you would like to be the first to hear about our next event, make sure you join our mailing list 👉 signup.es-mail.co.uk...
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Look out for case studies after lunch which include Antifungal PK/PD 🎙️

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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To begin the day, Paul Dark is presenting a Plenary Lecture on Challenges in infection management in ICU.

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Today we have our BIA Dilemmas in Critical Care Infections Day taking place at Manchester Conference Centre. Welcome to all those attending and keep an eye on our posts today for some event highlights!

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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There’s still time to register and join us tomorrow at the BIA Dilemmas Day focused on Critical Care Infections 🦠

Discover the programme and register now 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Start planning your 2026 study leave & save the date for upcoming Infection Events 🦠🗓️

Dilemmas Day will take place on 20 January, Spring Meeting from 19-20 May, and FIS 2026 from 24-26 November plus more 👉 www.britishinfection...

#Infection #InfectionEvents #InfectiousDiseases
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Remember to submit your abstract for the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 2026 ✍️📝

You have until the 27th February to submit your abstract 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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🎙️ The next episode of MIC podcast is here! 🦠

Tune in to Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (including the rise in serogroup 026) & findings from the recent Infection Trainee Workforce Survey.

🎧 Listen now ➡️ www.britishinfection...

#MICpodcast #Infection
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The theme this year for BIA Dilemmas Day is Critical Care Infections. Join us for a fantastic day of case discussions and presentations such as Optimal dosing of Antimicrobials in ITU by Reena Mehta 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from the Clinical Infection Practice including Emphysematous osteomyelitis complicated with liver abscess and pulmonary infection in a diabetic patient: a case report 👉 www.britishinfection...
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Find out about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Day 2026 🦠

Contact Samantha.Dalrymple@fitwise.co.uk or visit fitwise.eventsair.co...

#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Are you training in a healthcare/science role, or an undergrad in a clinical field? There’s still time to join a subcommittee:

👥 Membership
🎓 Workforce, Education & Trainees
📋 Guidelines

📅 By Fri 23 Jan
📩 Send 300 word statement of interest & CV to admin@britishinfection.org

#BIA #Infection
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Read the Journal of #Infection for the study which evaluates the preventive effects of nirsevimab beyond 6 months after RSV infection using a global database 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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1 week to go until BIA Dilemmas in Critical Care Infections Day 2026 taking place in Manchester!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic networking opportunity. Register now to join us next week 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM