In November 2009, the British Infection Society formally merged with the Association of Medical Microbiologists to form a new society of over 1400 members. The merger reinforces the collaborative spirit of infection specialists working together to optimise the diagnosis and management of patients with infection. The society exists to promote the science and practice of medicine in relation to infection, and provides support for all infection specialists whether in the field of clinical practice,  laboratory medicine, public health, research or education. It is also keen to support trainees in the infection specialties, and furthering research in infection.

The newsletter of British Infection Association is now on web - click here (11.9Mb file size)

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Travel related infections - click here for programme and registration! 

"Promoting the safe and effective management of serious infections in the non-inpatient setting by judicious use of parenteral or oral therapies"
Birmingham International Conference Centre - March 2nd-3rd 2011
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 The AGM of merged British Infection Society and Association of Medical Microbiologists took place at the BISAMM spring meeting in May at London. 

The President's report for AGM

Wednesday 22 September 2010 Wellcome Conference Centre, Euston Road , London

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This annual award, now in its second year, is open for the receipt of submissions. It is aimed atrecognising and rewarding the best research work undertaken by pathologists or scientists. Closing date for applications: 9th July 2010. Further information is available from the RCPath website at www.rcpath.org

The BIS/AMM discussion list has recently been introduced to the BIS/AMM website and is open to anyone (members and non-members) with a genuine interest in infection. 

Health Protection Regulations, including those related to the introduction of mandatory notification by laboratories, which were the subject of a consultation last year, were published recently. The documents are available on the Department of Health Resources page of the website.

The first BISAMM Newsletter is now available, featuring messages from council members past and present, trainees' column, Did you see?... section with useful links to Department of Health publications and Dates for your Diary.

BIS/AMM joint response to the draft curriculum for training in microbiology, and the revision of the current curriculum for joint training in medical microbiology and virology. Click here for BIS/AMM response.

The DARE (Drug-induced Arrhythmia Risk Evaluation) study aims to study life-threatening arrhythmias due to drugs, including anti-infective agents, which are known to be major contributers to drug-induced arrhythmia. Case studies are being sought to contribute to this study. Please see flyer for further details.

Seamless access to the Journal of Infection is now available when you log in on the BIS website. Members who are having difficulty logging in should contact the webmaster.

Vacancies

 There are currently no vacancies advertised on the website.

We would encourage members who wish to advertise posts to make contact with the BIS secretariat at secretariat@britishinfectionsociety.org