Invitation: Free Webinars for Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2024
In anticipation of Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2024, we're excited to announce two upcoming webinars jointly hosted by the ILDS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mark your calendars and join us as we bring together international experts to deep dive into crucial topics on fungal diseases.
Each webinar will include lectures from experts in the field with key information from a global perspective, and additional time for a live Q&A session to continue the conversation on fungal disease awareness!
No need to register - just save the dates and get ready to join these informative sessions on YouTube Live. Together, let's raise awareness and take action against fungal diseases!
Emerging and Complex Dermatophytes
🗓️ Tuesday, 17 September 2024
⏰ 1:00 PM GMT
Join us for an insightful webinar co-hosted by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as we delve into the fascinating world of emerging and complex dermatophytes, taking a comprehensive global perspective. Dermatophytes are fungi that cause various skin infections, including ringworm, athlete's foot, and nail infections. In recent years, there has been a rise in atypical and treatment-resistant dermatophyte infections, posing substantial challenges to clinicians and researchers worldwide. In this webinar, experts in the field will discuss their clinical experiences, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and epidemiological trends related to emerging and complex dermatophytes.
Neglected Tropical Diseases: Don’t Forget about Fungi!
🗓️ Wednesday, 18 September
⏰ 1:00 PM GMT
Did you know three fungal diseases are classified as neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization? On this webinar co-hosted by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during Fungal Disease Awareness Week, dermatologists working on fungal neglected tropical diseases (chromoblastomycosis, mycetoma, and sporotrichosis) globally will highlight their clinical experiences and programmatic work to control these neglected diseases. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion with questions from the audience.