The Center for Tropical Diseases (CTD) News & Events

News

Call for Abstracts: CTD-SPECTRE 2nd Annual TropEID Symposium

Abstract submissions are ongoing for the 2nd Annual CTD-SPECTRE Symposium on Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases, taking place September 16–19, 2025, in Galveston, Texas.

This symposium brings together clinicians, translational scientists, and professionals from all disciplines involved in clinical and translational research in tropical and emerging infectious diseases—including medicine, public health, social sciences, and biomedical research.

🔬 Featured Topics Include:

  • Emerging Bacterial Diseases
  • Pathogenesis and Prevention of Emerging Viral Diseases
  • Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Vaccines for Emerging Infectious Diseases

📅 Abstract Deadline: August 19, 2025
📌 Submission Guidelines:

  • Structured abstracts (max 300 words)
  • Titles (max 50 words)
  • Unpublished work is encouraged; previously published or presented work is welcome
  • All abstracts will undergo peer review for poster or oral presentation selection
  • Symposium registration is required to present, but not to submit

💼 Trainee Travel Scholarships and Childcare Grants Available!

Learn more and register[TropEID Symposium Website]

Submit an Abstract[Abstracts & Poster Sessions]

Events

Global Grand Rounds August 2025

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Our August meeting for the Division of Infectious Disease Global Grand Rounds is Tuesday, August 19th at 9:00AM Central Time (US & Canada). Faculdade de Medicina do Pará will be presenting cases.