9th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases
October 23-25, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Orlando, Florida, USA or Virtually from your home or work.
Microbiologists
Microbiologists
Microbiologists are essential to understanding the microscopic world that impacts human health, agriculture, and the environment. Their work centers on studying bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms to uncover how these organisms function, evolve, and interact with their surroundings. In the context of public health, microbiologists contribute to identifying pathogens, understanding transmission mechanisms, and developing diagnostic tools that enhance early detection and treatment of infectious diseases. Whether working in laboratories, academic institutions, or government agencies, they play a key role in advancing scientific knowledge that directly informs medical and environmental practices.
These professionals are deeply involved in research that supports vaccine development, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and outbreak investigations. They collaborate with infectious disease specialists, clinicians, and public health authorities to translate lab-based discoveries into practical solutions. With advances in genomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, microbiologists are better equipped than ever to trace microbial evolution and anticipate emerging threats. Their expertise is crucial not only in responding to current health challenges but also in preparing for future epidemics by enhancing our understanding of microbial behavior. As the demand for robust disease surveillance and rapid diagnostics increases, the role of microbiologists remains vital to protecting global health and ensuring scientific innovation continues to meet modern challenges.
Committee Members
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States WCID 2025 Speakers
Stephen Hsu
Augusta University, United States
Victor J Alexander
Capital Stem Cell Research Corporation, United States
Jacob R Miller
Penn State University, United States
Anmol Grewal
Abrazo Health, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Title : Genomic study of various virulence factors of acinetobacter baumannii isolated from clinical specimens in patients with VAP and bloodstream infection
Anant Marathe, Parul University, India
Title : A modulation of DNA methylation of vitamin D genes: A connecting link between vitamin D levels and grade of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Sunita Girish, Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Allied Health Sciences, India
Title : Elimination of visceral leishmaniasis from India – The story
Shyam Sundar, Banaras Hindu University, India
Title : Global clinical impact of the burden of antibiotic resistance
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Mosquito vectors adapting to salinity from coastal environmental changes heighten disease transmission risk
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : Novel functions of the interferon system against virus infection
Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Title : A case of possible CMV pneumonia after liver transplantation and management of CMV infection
Zeynep Burcin Yilmaz, Inonu University, Turkey
Title : Conserved antisense RNAs significantly inhibit pan-coronaviruses
Jian Shen, Qilu Medical University, China
Title : Key thoughts and strategies based on PBL for rapid managing of suspected gram-positive bacterial infection in ICU
Hua Luo, Peking University, China
Title : Critical bloodstream infection caused by chromobacterium violaceum: A case report in a 15-year-old male with sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock and purpura fulminans
Xueqing Wang, Peking University, China
Title : Sepsis or HLH? Solving the diagnostic puzzle in multiorgan failure
Xiaojun Shen, Peking University, China
Title : Increased incidence of nontyphoidal salmonella infections following COVID-19 outbreak: Is it an impact of the pandemic?
Kundoly Velayudhan Suseela, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Title : Species identification of lactose non-fermenting isolates from ventilator-associated pneumonia using VITEK 2 and MALDI TOF MS: A comparative study with next-generation sequencing
Asmabanu Shaikh, Parul University, India
Title : Whole genome sequencing for genetic analysis of virulence factors of nosocomial extensively resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from different clinical specimens from ICUs
Bhavita Prajapati, Parul University, India
Title : Management of infected aortobifemoral bypass graft with ureteral fistula in a patient with complex vascular history: A case report
Rakshand Shetty, KMC Hospital, India
Title : Multifocal invasive syphilis in an HIV-positive male mimicking septic emboli and testicular malignancy: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Rakshand Shetty, KMC Hospital, India
Title : Congenital HHV-6 infection and the clinical significance of HHV6 positivity on the film array meningitis/encephalitis panel
Erika Nnodi, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Post COVID-19 syndrome is associated with sex and severity of first COVID-19 episode in Honduras
Manuel Antonio Sierra Santos, Central American Technological University, Honduras
Title : Recent advances in theserodiagnosis of tick-borne borreliosis
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : ecurrent Plasmodium falciparum infection in a pediatric traveler following artemisinin-based combination therapy
Simone Hunter, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, United States
Title : The importance of assessing the mental health of nurses and midwives from COVID 19
Anila Cake, Tirana University of Medicine, Albania
Title : Clinical profile and selected viral genome sequence analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infected pediatric patients in a tertiary military hospital in Quezon city from January 2021 – July 2023: A cross sectional study
Deen Mark G Toroy, Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, Philippines
Title : A rare case of meningitis and septicemia due to Streptococcus acidominimus
Percival Calixto Dilla, Conner District Hospital, Philippines
Title : Association between cardiometabolic risk factors and COVID-19 severity in patients of a rural tertiary hospital
Percival Calixto Dilla, Conner District Hospital, Philippines
Title : From gut to bladder: Fecal microbiota transplant for C. difficle yields surprising UTI remedy in immunosuppressed patient
David S Buchinsky, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States
Title : ELISA-based monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies following infection or vaccination
Doina Simona Lazar, Florida International University, United States
Title : Cardiovascular complications associated with human immunodeficiency virus in pediatric patients
Karol Ann Stefania Montufar Melo, Pontifical Javeriana University, Colombia
Title : Beyond E. coli: Unmasking renal Actinomyces in a polymicrobial abscess
Sukhmani Kaur Gill, Creighton University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Antibiotic resistant pattern of the most frequently isolated bacteria of healthcare associated infections in patients in an intensive care unit before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Valeria Gordillo Leo, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Peru
Title : Uncovering predictors of the 2025 measles resurgence in Texas: Ecologic determinants & risk patterns
Yomna Abdelghani, University of Houston, United States
Title : Delayed diagnosis of measles in an unimmunized child
D Anna Marie Edwards, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, United States
Title : Experimental infection and in-contact transmission of H9N2 avian influenza virus in crows
Asha Kumari Verma, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, India