Dr. Jens Thomsen
Chair, Conference Organizing Committee
President ESCM

On behalf of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to our 3rd International Annual Conference of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM) that is planned to take place on 3-5 November 2023 at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE.

This conference brings together experts from various clinical and non-clinical fields to present their latest findings, guidelines, and experiences.

The Conference Scientific Committee has developed a comprehensive scientific and educational program incorporating keynote lectures, oral and poster sessions, as well as a series of informative and interactive workshops. Be sure to get involved in all of the exciting educational, social and professional events ESCM has to offer to you!

This conference is a great opportunity to connect and interact with fellow ESCM members, colleagues, researchers, technologists, nurses, students, and other experts in the field of microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, infection control, public health, and other related fields, as well as with representatives from various companies and industries operating in the field.

An impressive range of inspiring international and national speakers and experts will share their expert knowledge, expertise and evidence-based findings that are aimed at improving quality and safety in patient care, and strengthening the discipline of clinical microbiology in the United Arab Emirates.

You will surely enjoy being a part of this conference.

We all look forward to welcoming you to the 3rd Annual Conference of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology in Dubai in November.

The 3rd Annual Conference of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM) offers an interactive platform for students & professionals to present their research.
This year, we are excited to invite poster and oral presentations around topics related to Respiratory pathogens; COVID-19; Healthcare associated infections; Emerging and Re-emerging viral infections; Transplant infectious diseases; Advances in rapid diagnostics; One Health for all; Malaria and other vector borne infections; Antimicrobial resistance; Surveillance of Antimicrobial resistance & WHONET; Antimicrobial stewardship; Fungal infections; Surveillance of fungal diseases; Tuberculosis and Mycobacteria; Genome sequencing/NGS; Human microbiome: Clinical implications; New antimicrobials; Artificial intelligence in Clinical Microbiology; any other Clinical Microbiology topics.

Abstract submission deadline: Wednesday, 11 October 2023 – 11:59 PM (GST).
Notification on Acceptance/Rejection: Sunday, 15 October 2023 – 11:59 PM (GST).

To submit an abstract, please read all of the instructions below:

Category of Abstracts

• Student abstracts (such as undergraduates, post-graduates, and PhDs)
• Non-student abstracts (such as Postdoctoral fellows and other Microbiology Professionals)

Topics Accepted

• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Mycology
• Microbiome
• Other microbiology related topics

Language
All abstracts must be submitted in English using the online submission form on the 3rd ESCM Conference www.ESCM.ae/3rd-Conference.

General conditions

1. Please note that only electronic submissions through the abstract submission website are accepted.
2. Abstracts must be submitted by Wednesday, 11 October 2023 – 11:59 PM (GST). Abstracts received after this time will not be accepted for judging.
3. Abstracts must be submitted in English.
4. Withdrawal of abstracts can only be accepted if notified in writing. It is possible to withdraw an abstract 7 days after notification on acceptance.
5. If selected, it is the responsibility of the presenter to bear registration, travel and accommodation expenses.
6. All correspondence relating to scientific abstracts will be undertaken by email with the first named author.
7. Entrants will be advised no later than 15 October 2023 – 11:59 PM (GST), on the acceptance of rejection of their abstracts.
8. Student abstracts will be selected for ‘Poster’ presentation only.
9. Non-student abstracts that will not be selected for ‘Oral’ presentations shall be offered to be presented as ‘Poster’ presenter.
10. Email for clarifications regarding abstract submission: ESCMScientificCommittee@gmail.com

Presenting Author and Registration

1. Please verify that your email address (submitter and presenting author) is correct as it will be used for contacting you after the review process.
2. Disclosure: The abstract submitter and presenter are required to disclose any conflict of interest.
3. Ensure that all co-authors approve the abstract submission, publication, and potential presentation.
4. At least one of the named authors or all co-authors of an abstract must be a registered paying delegate for the conference they are submitting their abstract for, to be able to present the abstract. Registrations must be received by Sunday 22 October 2023.
5. The scientific committee reserves the right to exclude any abstract that is not followed by a participant registration at the latest 7 days after notification of acceptance.

Contents of your abstract

1. Scientific abstracts are limited to 350 words* from the `Introduction’ to the ‘References’ fields inclusive.
   *Please do not include the title and the author & co-authors’ (up to 5) information in the text body (names and affiliations). This information will be required in the web form
2. Abstracts uploaded should only be submitted in the Microsoft Word format, single-spaced, using size 12 Times New Roman font.
3. Abstracts should highlight major points of your research and explain why your work is important; what your purpose was, what you learned, and what you concluded.
4. The title should be as brief as possible but long enough to clearly indicate the nature of the study. Write the abstract title in CAPITAL LETTERS. No full stop at the end. The title of the abstract during the Poster or Oral presentation at the conference should be the same as the title on the submitted abstract.
5. The abstract must include the following:
   > Introduction (including Background & Objectives)
   > Methodology (including Materials; Methods & Study Design)
   > Results
   > Discussion
   > Conclusions
   > References
6. All abbreviations must be defined in first use.
7. No identifying features such as names of authors, hospitals, medical schools, clinics or cities may be listed in the title or abstract text, as a “blind” review process will be used. You will be asked to enter the name(s) of author(s) and their institution(s), when you submit the abstract online.
8. Statements such as “results will be discussed” or “data will be presented” cannot be accepted.
9. By submitting an abstract, the authors confirm that the abstract is their own original work, is not defamatory or unlawful and does not infringe anyone else’s rights.
10. All abstracts must reflect an original work. An abstract should not be submitted if the work was published/presented at a major national or international meeting prior to the 3rd CA-ESCM
11. No amendments or additions to abstracts or authors can be made once your abstract has been submitted. Please ensure that all information is correct and all authors are listed when submitting
12. Please note that all submissions are subject to proof reading and editing

Decisions

1. Judges appointed by the Scientific Committee will assess and judge scientific abstracts for both e-poster and oral presentations.
2. To avoid any conflict of interest, a “blind” review process will be used.
3. The decision of the judges is final.

Prizes
>Poster Abstract Awards: Awards will be given for each category of posters (Undergraduates, Post-graduates, PhDs, Post-docs and Professionals).
>Oral Abstract Awards: The best two oral presentations will be awarded.

• Parking: Self-parking is available on the basement level of the conference venue premises.
  
• 1st Floor: Highlight Lecture Hall 4 & 5 (for 4 & 5 November) and Lift area (as access to 1st floor) And highlight Computer Lab (for 3 November) as WHONET workshop
  

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