In November, ARLG members Drs. Angela Huttner, David Paterson, and Tom Holland will be leading engaging presentations and interactive workshops in an ESCMID postgraduate course, alongside other renowned experts in the field of infectious diseases and microbiology.

Course Title: Clinical trials in infectious diseases: from generating the initial idea to reporting final results and everything in between
Date: November 19-21, 2026
Location: Valleta, Malta
Registration & Grant Application Deadline: September 28, 2026

This three-day workshop is ideal for clinicians, trainees, and scientists in the fields of infectious diseases and microbiology with no or minimal clinical trials experience. The comprehensive course is designed to guide participants through every stage of clinical trial development, from generating innovative ideas and securing funding, to analyzing results and publishing study findings.

This is the first course to be offered through the CLARITY Initiative which aims to improve the generation and interpretation of evidence through clinical research in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. The CLARITY Initiative is supported by a partnership with the ARLG and other infectious diseases organizations.

An ESCMID Attendance Grant is available to cover the registration fee for 12 participants.

Visit the ESCMID postgraduate course webpage to learn more and register for this opportunity to gain hands-on experience to design and conduct impactful clinical trials.