10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Mycology
Mycology, the branch of biology dedicated to the study of fungi, encompasses a diverse array of organisms with significant ecological, industrial, and medical importance. Fungi play critical roles in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and symbiotic relationships with plants, shaping terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. Beyond their ecological significance, fungi also hold immense industrial potential, with applications ranging from food production to bioremediation and biofuel generation. In the field of medicine, mycology plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections, which pose significant challenges to public health, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. By studying fungal biology, ecology, and genetics, mycologists seek to unlock the secrets of these enigmatic organisms and harness their potential for the benefit of humanity and the environment.
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