A Year as WSPID President – Professor Asha Bowen
This week marks one year since Professor Asha Bowen assumed the presidency of WSPID, and the first woman to lead the society. In this time, she has begun to guide the organization in a new direction. A strategic plan aimed at the next 5-10 years, featuring a revised mission and core purpose along with five […]
WSPID President, Professor Asha Bowen elected as a Fellow of the esteemed Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences!
We’re extremely proud that our president, Professor Asha Bowen, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia and working with pediatricians at Perth Children’s Hospital, was among 31 new Fellows inducted into the Academy in Adelaide this morning. As the Head of the Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention team at the Wesfarmers Centre and a Professor […]
In Memoriam – Dr Pui Ying Iroh Tam
Dear friends and colleagues, I have just heard the sad news that Dr Pui Ying Iroh Tam, one of our valued board members from PIDS, has passed away suddenly. Pui-Ying has contributed as a PIDS member to WSPID and also to the ISC. Her insights and thoughtful contributions were highly valued, and we mourn her […]
WSPID President, Professor Asha Bowen, honored with the prestigious Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours!
Professor Asha Bowen has been honored with the prestigious Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours. This recognition is a testament to her outstanding contributions to medicine, particularly in the field of clinical diseases. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Bowen for this well-deserved accolade. As the first female President […]
WSPID Podcast Series: “Syndromic Insights: Navigating Pediatric Infectious Diagnostics”
Syndromic Insights is a podcast from the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, where we translate real learning from real cases to help you master best practices in syndromic testing. Hosts Dr. Alicia Chang and Dr. Linny Phuong are joined each episode by an expert guest to explore a topic, typically from the perspective of […]
WSPID Global eLearning Portal Now Accredited for CME Credits
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing professional development in pediatric infectious diseases: the accreditation of the WSPID Global eLearning Portal for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits by EACCME. This accreditation marks a pivotal moment in our journey to empower healthcare practitioners worldwide with accessible, high-quality education and training […]
WSPID Journal Scans
The WSPID Education Committee is proud to announce a new initiative; the WSPID Journal Scans. This monthly spotlight on scientific literature aims to bring forth the most impactful research in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, curated by the discerning eyes of our esteemed WSPID Education Committee. Let’s embark on a journey through three seminal articles that promise […]
WSPID Research Workshop Spotlight
Learn the Art of Abstract Crafting from WSPID’s Rising Research Stars Embark on a journey of abstract mastery with our exclusive interviews featuring young researchers who emerged as the top abstract submitters to the WSPID2023 Congress. These budding talents, selected by the WSPID Education Committee, share their backgrounds in PID research and healthcare, shedding light […]
Course: Pediatric Dengue Vaccination Dialogues
Welcome to our comprehensive e-learning course on Pediatric Dengue Vaccination Dialogues! This engaging workshop is tailored for healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in addressing parental concerns and recommendations regarding Dengue fever vaccination in pediatric patients. Through immersive modules, participants will gain a deep understanding of Dengue management advancements, effective communication strategies, and motivational […]
New Course: Challenges in Care and Management of Meningoencephalitis – Virtual Case Study
A new self-paced course is now available on the WSPID Global E-Learning Portal: “Challenges in Care and Management of Meningoencephalitis.” Course Details This unique educational activity features an evolving patient case set in the Philippines involving an 18-year-old female visitor from the United Kingdom who presents with undocumented fever and severe headache, accompanied by her […]