10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a complex problem with far-reaching consequences for healthcare systems worldwide. As resistant bacteria and fungi evolve, the effectiveness of commonly used antibiotics diminishes, leading to the re-emergence of previously treatable infections as major health threats. A multifaceted approach is needed to combat AMR, including improving antibiotic stewardship, investing in diagnostics for better treatment guidance, and developing novel antimicrobials. Public health initiatives must focus on educating communities and promoting responsible antibiotic use. Addressing AMR also requires global cooperation to ensure equitable access to treatment while preventing the spread of resistance across borders. It is a challenge that demands urgent and coordinated action from all sectors of society.
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Yazdan Mirzanejad
University of British Columbia, Canada
Michele Mishto
Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Seki Masafumi
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Stephanie Maltais
University of Montreal, Canada
Smriti Chaudhary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain
Title : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada