BIA Insights Blog

Experiences of the Early Career Researchers Mentorship Scheme

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:59 +0000

Early-career clinicians describe mentorship scheme boosting research skills, confidence, and career insight, enabling publications and clarifying academic pathways in infectious diseases.

World Malaria Day 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:32 +0000

From the Ward to the National Stage: My Tenure as BIA Trainee Meetings Secretary

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:49:28 +0000

Life as the BIA Professional Affairs Trainee Representative: Get Involved

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:17:15 +0000

British Infection Association’s report on the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Commitments

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:11:00 +0000

Position statement on the use of continuous infusion for piperacillin/tazobactam and meropenem within critical care settings within the UK

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:38:12 +0000

Starting an Infection NIHR ACF

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:14:40 +0000

The NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) programme offers a great opportunity for (potential) infection trainees to further their goals in research and academia whilst undertaking clinical training, providing dedicated research time.

Barnett Christie Lecture 2024 – Drugs for Tropical Infections: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Infectious Diseases Physician

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:01:27 +0000

I was fortunate to secure a BIA-European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Young Scientist Travel Award in 2024. I did not expect in my wildest dreams to then be awarded the Barnett Christie Prize Lecture 2024 a few months later as I was not certain if my research was relevant to UK practice

Introducing our new President May 2025 - Rajeka Lazarus

Thu, 22 May 2025 08:08:25 +0000

British Infection Association position statement on recent changes in US policy and the impact on infectious diseases:

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:08:24 +0000

British Infection Association have released a position statement on recent changes in US policy and the impact on infectious diseases:

Driving Sustainability at the BIA: Our 2025-2030 Strategy

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:22:17 +0000

The British Infection Association (BIA) recognizes the global climate emergency and its substantial impact on health. Infection diagnosis, management, and control are closely linked to carbon emissions, giving the BIA a unique role in supporting the NHS Net Zero target by 2045.

The path to the fellowship

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:12:04 +0000

Dr Joanna Herman, a consultant in infectious diseases, discusses the establishment of the British Infection Association (BIA) – East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians (ECSACOP) exchange fellowship.

David Partridge, BIA President 2023-2025 – Reflection

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:33:21 +0000

Dr David Partridge gives a reflection on his time as British Infection Association President and his time on the council. Find out more about the opportunities available through the BIA council.

Case Study in Clinical Academia: Harnessing Opportunity

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:41:52 +0000

A case study on harnessing opportunity in clinical academia

Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT), and working with BIA to reduce unwarranted variation in Infection Services

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:10:39 +0000

Information on Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT), and working with BIA to reduce unwarranted variation in Infection Services

Understanding ICCQIP: A National Initiative to Combat Infections in Critical Care

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:30:06 +0000

Working Towards Environmental Sustainability

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:24:34 +0000

The GermBug Stories: A new medical microbiology teaching platform.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:07:45 +0000

Discover Germ bug stories, a new medical microbiology teaching platform.

Improving Infection Services Within Intensive Care Units

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:22:20 +0000

Insight article on BIA collaboration with the Intensive Care Society and how we can improve patient care whilst minimising antibiotic usage and future resistance in intensive care units.