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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/
Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which evaluated the performance of various Dried Blood Spots (DBS) elution protocols on spiked adult blood & on spiked cord blood. 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
🎤 #BIASpring2026
Prof Chris Ponting: “I'll present results of DecodeME study, what disease mechanisms they might indicate, & what are the necessary next steps for ME/CFS genetics.”
📅 Wed 20 May, 9:45am
🗣️ DecodeME: The genetics of ME/CFS
👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
#Infection
If you are a new member of the BIA, remember you can access our LearnInfection platform 🖥️
Endorsed by consultant specialists on a wide variety of topics, start learning today 👉 learn.britishinfecti...
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Register to join us for one or both days of the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day from 19-20 May in Birmingham.
👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
*Virtual option also available
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Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which examines the association between prenatal antibiotic exposure and Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease within 4 weeks postpartum 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
⏰ 1 week to go until the nomination deadline
Nominate now for one of the roles below and get involved at the BIA 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Programme Highlight for #BIASpring2026
Dr Mitul Patel joins us for the session Neonatal Infections on Day 1 🎤
View the programme 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including Predictive and personalised HIV care using digital twin models 👉 www.britishinfection...
The deadline for nominations for the BIA Elections is just under 2 weeks away so be sure to nominate before the deadline on March 16th 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Exhibit or sponsor at this year’s #BIASpring2026
Contact us at Samantha.Dalrymple@fitwise.co.uk or via the website 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which evaluates long-term mortality and the role of causative pathogens in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
Take your opportunity to become part of the BIA and nominate yourself as part of the BIA Elections.
Find out more and nominate today 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Are you a consultant or trainee within infection?
BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day is a perfect opportunity to keep you up to date on clinical updates & latest scientific research 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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Dr Christina Petridou: “I'll present an interactive talk covering clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges & the ‘chronic Lyme disease’ controversy.”
📅 Tue 19 May, 2:30pm
🗣️ Lyme disease essentials
👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
Sign up to become a BIA member today! 🦠
Take advantage of discounted member rates at our upcoming events such as BIA Spring Meeting 2026.
Find out more 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including Seroprevalence and vaccine efficacy against COVID-19 in oral surgeons and oral health assistants in a Brazilian state: A pilot study 👉 www.britishinfection...
Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which compared rocahepevirus ratti genotype 1 (rHEV) infections with conventional hepatitis E and measured rHEV seroprevalence in a large diverse human serum cohort 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
Today at midday is the final deadline to submit an abstract for the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 2026. Submit your abstract now 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
Have you nominated for the BIA elections?
Get involved and discover the roles available within the BIA before the closing date on 16th March 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Tomorrow is the deadline to submit an abstract for the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 2026. Submit your abstract now 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the ‘ID:IOTS’ podcast, like Penicillin allergy 3: CEPH FAST over on the BIA website plus many more! 👉 www.britishinfection...
Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which shows that Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 (S1) is a major cause of invasive pneumococcal disease 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
3 days to go until the #BIASpring2026 abstract deadline!
Submit yours before midday on 27th February for the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
#InfectionTrainees #InfectionDiseases
📢 Dates Updated
New application timeline for Barnett Christie Lecture, delivered at FIS Annual Conference.
📅 NOW Opens: 1st May 2026
⏰ NOW Closes: 12am, 30th June 2026
🏆 Includes funded FIS reg, accommodation & travel + £1,500 cash prize.
👉 www.britishinfection...
#Grants
The BIA Elections are now open 📢
If you are a BIA member, you can take on one of the roles available. Nominate today 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Consultants and trainees in #infection are welcome to attend both days of #BIASpring2026
Register today to join us in Birmingham from 19-20th May 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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Save the date for upcoming Infection Events 🦠🗓️
BIA Spring Meeting will take place from 19-20 May. Find details of webinars/conferences taking place this year and be sure to take part! 👉 www.britishinfection...
#Infection #InfectionEvents #InfectiousDiseases
The abstract submission deadline for the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day is next week. Make sure to submit your abstract in time 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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The BIA Elections are open!
Would you like to be involved with the BIA within one of the roles below? Find out more 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Listen to next MIC episode on BIA website 🎧🖥️
Tune into Dr Amy Belfield & Dr Michael Blank for ‘Immune aging in people living with HIV (on and off treatment), and using heat treatment for Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria’.
➡️ www.britishinfection...
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