Please find below the latest edition of ESCMID Weekly News.
With kind regards, ESCMID Executive Office.
ESCMID Research Grants 2023: Call open now
The call for individual ESCMID research grants for 2023 is now open until 13 September!
Young outstanding investigators are encouraged to apply for support to their ground-breaking research. This year ESCMID research grants will be given to projects concerning Fungal/Viral/Parasitic Infections and Diseases.
This great 5-day program will get you acquainted with EU public health roles, responsibilities of ECDC, EU surveillance and epidemic intelligence systems. Application deadline is 30 June 2022, so don’t delay and miss this amazing opportunity!
The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee invites ESCMID members and ESCMID Study Groups to submit proposals for clinical practice guidelines projects. You can see the topics for projects, and the full call document on the ESCMID website. The call closes on 3 July!
This week we are featuring our affiliated projects and networks on the ESCMID YouTube Channel. You can see the first few videos out now and be sure to tune in throughout the week to see the rest. Subscribe today to know when new videos are released.
If you are a young scientist or doctor, check out the ESCMID Mentorship program, a structured and organized professional environment to obtain guidance for research and career development from a senior ESCMID member for a two-year period.
Structural equation modelling to infectious diseases concepts
Structural equation modelling can address causation questions of great interest to ID physicians and infection control practitioners that would elude other techniques. This review outlines the computational and conceptual differences between SEM methods versus the traditional tests of association.