ESPID 2019: European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases

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The 37th Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2019), will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from May 6-11, 2019. The Meeting aims to bring together the most prominent researchers in the field of paediatric infectious diseases, immunology and epidemiology and to fill in the gaps between these disciplines in a relaxed, smart albeit casual atmosphere. Programme highlights include:• New research approaches in the study of infectious diseases in children• Antibiotic use across the EU – why is the spectrum so broad?• The future of vaccines • One health – the human-animal interface The host city of Ljubljana is an ideal venue to discuss different topics and start collaborations, with a nice, historic city centre, relaxing greenery and all the hotels being situated within walking distance of the conference venue. Bring your research results and ideas to Ljubljana and join us to interact with fellow PID friends and colleagues from around the world and learn the latest developments. We will do our best to balance the outstanding scientific programme with fruitful social and networking activities. Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2019 Early Registration Deadline: March 12 ,2019 For Support Opportunities please visit: https://espidmeeting.org/online-prospectus/ International Scientific Committee:Marko Pokorn – Meeting Co-Chair, Goran Tesovic – Meeting Co-ChairAdam Finn - ESPID President, Delane Shingadia - ESPID President Elect, Saul Faust, Nigel Curtis, Paul Spearman, Pablo Rojo, Robert Cohen, Ulrich Heininger, Philipp Henneke, Maria Tsolia, George Syrogiannopoulos,Hanna Nohynek, Pierre van Damme, Andrew Pollard, Federico Martinon, Adilia Warris, Asgeir Haraldsson, Lise Jensen, Olof Hertting, Theoklis Zaoutis, David Greenberg, Delane Shingadia, Johannes Truck, Shamez Ladhani, Heikki Peltola Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Speakers: Marko Pokorn – Meeting Co-Chair, Goran Tesovic – Meeting Co-Chair, Breda Zakotnik, Janez Jazbec, Tadej Avcin, Miroslav Petrovec, Tatjana Mrvic, Tina Plankar, Katarina Vincek, Liza Lah, Mojca Rozic, Srdan Roglic, Maja Vrdoljak, Vedran Stevanovic Venue Details: Gospodarsko razstavisce, Dunajska cesta 18, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia