FIS 2019 – a view from Twitter
Posted on November 25, 2019 by Ellen Hinkley
The Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2019 (FIS 2019) took place at the EICC, Edinburgh, UK on 11–14 November. We've turned to Twitter to look at some of the highlights of the conference.
As delegates, speakers, exhibitors and staff travelled to and arrived in Edinburgh, they took to Twitter to share their excitement about the upcoming event. Even those who couldn't attend in person were keen to take part!
We've arrived in Edinburgh for #FIS19!
— Healthcare Infection Society (@HIS_infection) November 11, 2019
We're looking forward to meeting delegates tomorrow. Visit us at stand 31 pic.twitter.com/0qMC6eL8u1
On my way to #FIS19 looking forward to spending time in Edinburgh. Even managed to nab a seat with legroom!
— Hilary (@tallscientist) November 11, 2019
Getting started at #FIS19! Thanks @MicrobioSoc for all your work so far; looking forward to seeing everybody coming pic.twitter.com/vZViHeMGKI
— NITCAR (@NITCAR_UK) November 11, 2019
530 start to get up to #FIS19 today. Excited, but my face and brain haven't been told that yet. pic.twitter.com/ssRNew6Sjk
— Niall Jackson (@NiallJackson6) November 13, 2019
Absolutely delighted to attend this year's conference .... via Twitter #FIS19
— Lilian Chiwera (@lilian_chiwera) November 12, 2019
FIS 2019 started with Collaboration Catalyst, a session aimed at trainee and early career scientists which gave delelgates the chance to share their experiences working in different areas of infection prevention and hear about practices to help inform better collaboration.
#FIS2019 is up and running with the collaboration catalyst! @MicrobioSoc @BSACandJAC pic.twitter.com/med7Sf1u8F
Dr Joanna Walker representing HIS, discussing the daily life of an infection trainee at Collaboration Catalyst #FIS19 pic.twitter.com/U0ahYnCFSW
— Healthcare Infection Society (@HIS_infection) November 11, 2019— Andrew Edwards (@bugsinblood) November 11, 2019So excited to be at #FIS19 @MicrobioSoc pic.twitter.com/u9mtqi1nIq
— Prerna Vohra (@DrPrernaVohra) November 11, 2019
There were a wide range of talks held throughout the conference which drew delegates from various disciplines (and ages!).
Great session at #FIS19 with professor David Mabey and Dr Steve Walker talking about neglected tropical diseases. #NTDs #GlobalHealth #Infection #tropmed #IDTwitter pic.twitter.com/uMDqsWJqhN
— The HTD (@HTropDis) November 12, 2019
Dr Alan Walker @_Faecal_Matters wrapping up the Microbiota session at #FIS19. Great set of talks @MicrobioSoc! pic.twitter.com/IogGODyrY1
— Azul Zorzoli (@azulzorzoli) November 13, 2019
#FIS19 Anaerobes session and @drjanefreeman really spoiling us with this slide (likening C. diff spores to fererro rocher, and taxonomy to sorting odd socks!) pic.twitter.com/dNkDG6fjGz
— Rosie Fok (@docfok) November 13, 2019
#FIS19 @MicrobioSoc @SMHopkins Boom! Great talk! pic.twitter.com/indy1dF3JB
— The Iron Mic (@theirondave82) November 13, 2019
@UKCPAPIN session speakers #FIS19 @MicrobioSoc @RakheePatel81 @jomcewen1977 @StockyFTW @AHerbec for AMS nwxt steps @AntibioticLeeds @DrDianeAshiru pic.twitter.com/g3ZG9LNCM1
— Tejal Vaghela (@tejalvaghela15) November 13, 2019
Family friendly at #FIS2019 Good work @MicrobioSoc @HIS_infection @BSACandJAC https://t.co/mWZkaXsiUo
— Jane Freeman (@drjanefreeman) November 12, 2019
The FIS 2019 programme included four plenary lectures, the first of which was the Healthcare Infection Society Lowbury Lecture, presented by Professor Petra Gastmeier from the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin.
Some therapries used in modern medicine are increasing the risk of infections. #FIS2019 #FIS19 pic.twitter.com/JYkstU1dex
— Dr Ryan Hamilton(@DrRyanHamilton) November 12, 2019
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Professor Petra Gastmeier for delivering a brilliant Lowbury Lecture at #FIS19. pic.twitter.com/5y1VbFMWRP
— Healthcare Infection Society (@HIS_infection) November 12, 2019
Next, Dr Robin Patel, from the Mayo Clinic in the USA, presented the Microbiology Society plenary lecture on the topic of prosthetic joint infection.
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing for prosthetic joint infection diagnostics! I know what to ask for Xmas! Fascinating findings from sonicate fluid and tissue analysis results by Robin Patel at @MayoClinicINFD #FIS19 @MicrobioSoc
— The Iron Mic (@theirondave82) November 12, 2019
Very informative and impressive presentation by @micro_rp at #FIS2019 at Edinburgh. so much information was conveyed in one hour. Brilliant. @IBMScience @MicrobioSoc @MayoClinic @TAEscmid #FIS19
— VNayak (@vivax74) November 14, 2019
Professor Paul Griffiths (University College London, UK) started off the penultimate day of the conference with his plenary lecture on cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
Great start to day 2 of #FIS19 . Beautifully crafted narrative on CMV from Paul Griffiths. Starting with the the current impact of CMV on children, the impact on adults (immunosenescence and atherosclerosis)and the likely impact of a vaccine given at birth. @bpaiig @cmvactionuk pic.twitter.com/c116UaCD0n
— Sanjay Patel (@doctorsanjay) November 13, 2019
Thank you Prof Paul Griffiths for a fantastic JD Williams lecture. ‘Vision and tenacity’ in CMV infection. #FIS19 pic.twitter.com/PlNTzE8wp5
— BIA (@biainfection) November 13, 2019
The final plenary session, the British Infection Association's Barnett Christie Lecture, was 'Genetics, complement and immunoglobulin genes, and why people get group A streptococcal disease' presented by Dr Tom Parks.
Honoured to be giving the @biainfection Barnett Christie Lecture this morning at #FIS2019. Wonderful opportunity to talk about the global public health importance of group A strep and #RHD, and some of the work colleagues and I have done to better understand these diseases.
— Tom Parks (@parks_tom) November 14, 2019
Thank you @parks_tom - wonderful lecture. Barnett Christie would have been very happy that his prize criteria were fulfilled @biainfection #FIS19 https://t.co/o3ivBrCRow
— Katie Jeffery (@KatieJeffery10) November 14, 2019
There were numerous poster presentation sessions throughout the conference, with research on a range of areas on display.
Poster 184 up and ready. Funky design complete with QR code for extra info. #EcoliCancerCollaborative #FIS19 session tomorrow at 1:30 in Moorfoot room with Dr Frances Davies. @IPS_Infection @royalmarsdenNHS @TheChristieNHS @prchadwick pic.twitter.com/EkD2ZMYyZb
— Pat Cattini (@patcp66) November 12, 2019
Great to see lots of #Hull based posters @ #FIS19... @HullYorkMed @HullHospitals #FIS2019 @PhillipaBurns @DebbieWearmout4 pic.twitter.com/0YmROnqUWy
— Gavin Barlow (@gavin_barlow) November 13, 2019
@WestHertsNHS AMS team engaged junior doctor, biomedical scientist and ward pharmacist in #antimicrobialstewardship and they presented 3 posters @ #FIS19 @tejalvaghela15 pic.twitter.com/P9zJFJ1UPQ
— Hala Kandil (@h_kandil1) November 14, 2019
There were also plenty of opportunities to network and socialise.
Great catch up and networking with AMS colleagues #FIS19 @MicrobioSoc @h_kandil1 @Micro_tweeter @RakheePatel81 @DrRyanHamilton @AmxPharmNLAG @UKCPAPIN @UKCPA @DhunganaDrishya pic.twitter.com/tud0b3ZlFM
— Tejal Vaghela (@tejalvaghela15) November 12, 2019
On the last day, delegates danced the night away at the traditional Scottish cèilidh.
Abx pharmacist @gala dinner #fis19 @MicrobioSoc @UKCPAPIN looking forward to ceilidh dancing. Fingers crossed no injuries. @DrRyanHamilton @AntibioticLeeds @akakarv pic.twitter.com/pavO0ciZTw
— Tejal Vaghela (@tejalvaghela15) November 13, 2019
Infection practitioners get their exercise! #FIS19 pic.twitter.com/GHgElESvtH
— NITCAR (@NITCAR_UK) November 13, 2019
We hope you enjoyed the conference and hope to see you at FIS/HIS 2020!
The #antimicrobialstewardship, @NICEComms and aminoglycoside sessions were my favourites.
— Chris Little PhD (@drcjlittle) November 14, 2019
Thanks for delivering such a great meeting.#FIS19 #FIS2019 #AntibioticGuardian #IDtwitter #KeepAntibioticsWorking #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/ICQOCqF0ru
As the last day of #FIS19 draws to a close, we look forward to welcoming the @MicrobioSoc back to #Edinburgh for their 75th Anniversary next year and to continuing our long standing partnership for many years to come.
— EICC (@eicc) November 14, 2019
Safe onward travels to all delegates, see you in April 2020. pic.twitter.com/u4Qb3lUZOc
Great couple of days at #FIS19 and SE Scotland well represented. Fab talks from @mugecevik and Jenny Hall @MicrobioSoc #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine #AMR pic.twitter.com/D4GPtWiVrq
— Nim Bulteel (@nimbulteel) November 13, 2019
