On IDSA’s & @HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: For a growing number of patients, going to a clinic now means risking detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. For people with #HIV, that prospect can carry serious consequences. bit.ly/4xNhOCP
"It's back to this culture of blaming the victim that is just so reminiscent of the early days of HIV."
In a new @politico article, IDSA CEO @DrJeanneM discusses how recent policy changes could affect HIV prevention, research and care efforts in the U.S. politico.com/news/magazine/2…
The IDSA Foundation has earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, recognizing our commitment to transparency, accountability & measurable impact.
Thank you to the donors & supporters who make this work possible.
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ID fellows: Join us for a Fellows Case Conference next Mon. June 15 at 2pm ET. Explore a unique ID case alongside presenters Jonathan Huang, MD, and Melissa Kerkelis, MD, with faculty discussants Alex Zimmet, MD, and Courtney Harris, MD.
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As #WorldCup crowds bring millions together across venues and fan zones, infectious disease experts say #measles is the #1 infection they’re watching for spread.
Watch the full briefing: bit.ly/3SACXj7
Are you a seasoned ID professional looking to support future leaders eager to follow in your footsteps? Develop your leadership skillset and foster the next generation of ID professionals as a mentor in the 2026-2027 iDMentorship365 cohort.
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World Cup travel summer heat = real infectious disease risks.
“We now have endemic cases of diseases we never saw originating in the U.S., from malaria to dengue to chikungunya,” says IDSA CEO @DrJeanneM.
Watch our new press briefing: bit.ly/3SACXj7
Congratulations to the 11 newly designated Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence 🎉:
-King Salman bin Abdulaziz Medical City
-Cohen Children's Medical Center (@NorthwellHealth)
-Staten Island University Hospital (@NorthwellHealth)
-East Jefferson General Hospital (@EJHospital)
-Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (@LeBonheurChild)
-Mosaic Life Care (@Mosaic_LifeCare)
-Tampa General Hospital (@TGHCares)
-Emory University Hospital Midtown
-New York City Health Hospitals/Elmhurst (@NYCHealthSystem)
-University Hospital (@UnivHospNewark)
-Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
Learn more: bit.ly/4xi7z90
ID fellows: Join us for a Fellows Case Conference next Mon. June 15 at 2pm ET. Explore a unique ID case alongside presenters Jonathan Huang, MD, and Melissa Kerkelis, MD, with faculty discussants Alex Zimmet, MD, and Courtney Harris, MD.
Register: bit.ly/3RQmozx
AMR disproportionally affects low- and middle-income countries. In @CIDJournal, authors calculated the burden of resistant and susceptible E. coli and S. aureus bloodstream infections in a prospective clinical surveillance study in adults and children. bit.ly/4ulQ0SI
IDSA congratulates CEO @DrJeanneM on being an inaugural recipient of the Snyder Institute Award for Research Excellence, which recognizes excellence in research, mentorship and support for historically underrepresented groups in science.
Learn more: bit.ly/4a9ULYH
This was a fun one. Travel-related discussion with Simpsons comedy writer Mike Reiss and his wife Denise (she's is the architect of their world adventures). They do not go to the usual tourist venues! @MikeReissWriterpodcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
New #LetsTalkID! @PaulSaxMD sits down w/ comedy-writer, @MikeReissWriter and his wife, Denise Reiss, to discuss a lifetime of travel experiences spanning more than 100 countries and the health risks that can emerge when exploring the world.
Transcript: bit.ly/3QuEIOe
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? 📈 IDSA’s Rising Leaders program helps early-career ID/HIV professionals build confidence, strengthen their leadership approach and prepare for the next step.
Spots are limited. Register by Aug. 21: bit.ly/4fuXuzd
On IDSA’s & @HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Learn about the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine in a contemporary outbreak setting in the U.S., rhinovirus as a dual respiratory tract pathogen and other research ready to inform clinical practice. bit.ly/4g3ij50
“We can provide supportive care, but we do not have effective antiviral therapy once someone gets severe measles.”
IDSA spokesperson Ruth Lynfield, MD, FIDSA, discusses the realities of severe #measles infections in our latest press briefing: bit.ly/4dTEzMd
ID fellows: Join us for the next Fellows Case Conference on Monday, June 15 at 2pm ET. Explore a unique ID case alongside presenters Jonathan Huang, MD, and Melissa Kerkelis, MD, with faculty discussants Alex Zimmet, MD, and Courtney Harris, MD.
Register: bit.ly/3RQmozx
FY2027 House HHS funding bill shows encouraging signs, incl. increased investments in ID research, AMR & the health workforce.
We urge Congress to fund the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program & reject cuts to programs vital to the nation’s health: bit.ly/4vyJ6Lg
Measles is not a harmless childhood rite of passage.
“I've heard patients and parents tell me, ‘No one told me measles was going to be this bad,’” says IDSA spokesperson @AndrewPaviaMD.
Watch our new briefing on the current state of #measles in the U.S.: bit.ly/4dTEzMd
This #PrideMonth, IDSA and HIVMA reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, diversity, access and equity.
Advancing health equity means ensuring everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve optimal health. 🌈
Learn more: bit.ly/4o0ouZw