10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology plays a pivotal role in understanding the complex interactions between microorganisms and antimicrobial agents in various ecosystems. The study of antimicrobials in the environment has become crucial due to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Microbes, whether naturally occurring or as a result of human activities, are exposed to antimicrobial substances. Investigating how these microorganisms respond and adapt is essential for devising effective strategies to mitigate the environmental impact of antimicrobials. Researchers delve into soil, water, and air ecosystems to comprehend the dynamics of antimicrobial presence, persistence, and its consequences on microbial communities. This field provides insights into the potential transfer of antimicrobial resistance genes among environmental bacteria, contributing to the broader understanding of global resistance trends.
Committee Members
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Richard Dembo
University of South Florida, United States
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Yu Chen Wu
The University of Queensland, AustraliaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Molecular crosstalk between the host and pathogen in Streptococcus pyogenes virulence
Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : Phenotypic characterisation of non tuberculous mycobacterium species isolated from clinical specimens
Anant Marathe, Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Parul University, India
Title : An unprecedented West Nile virus outbreak in Israel (2024): A textbook case for the One Health approach
Michel Bellaiche, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Israel
Title : Changing population immunity to COVID-19 in the context of infection, vaccination and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : Candida auris infections are global health challenge
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Host brakes on viral inflammation
Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States