Hot Topics in Infection & Immunity in Children (IIC) 2026 - The ESPID-Oxford Course

Tuesday, 23. June 2026 - 10:00 to Thursday, 25. June 2026 - 14:00

Dates: Tuesday 23rd June – Thursday 25th June 2026

Venue: Bernard Sunley Lecture Theatre, St Catherine’s College, Oxford, UK

To register and book accommodation –  https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/short-courses/infection-and-immunity-in-children/infection-and-immunity-in-children

More information and how to apply for a bursary: https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/iic

Hot Topics in Infection and Immunity in Children (IIC) – The ESPID-Oxford Course is a residential training course which aims to provide updates in key areas of paediatric infection.

The course is targeted at paediatric infectious disease (PID) trainees and trainers, including SAS, LED & Consultant doctors and all those who manage children with infections, covering a variety of topics in Paediatric infection. 

Delegates come from all over the world and there is usually a 50/50 mix of trainees/consultants.

All sessions are plenary and include a mix of lectures, case rounds, The Debate and introducing the Annual IIC Quiz.

Click here to view the full programme -  https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/iic/programme

Programme Highlights:

  • The McCracken lecture: Meningitis, a history with Professor Xavier Sáez-Llorens
    Chief of Infectious Diseases and Director of Clinical Research, Dr José Renán Esquivel Children’s Hospital, Panama
  • Climate Change and Health with Dr Kate O’Brien
    Director, Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Determinants of Future Health with Dr James Gilchrist
    Wellcome Career Development Fellow, Oxford Vaccine Group & Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology
  • Sustainable antibiotic prescribing by Dr Emma Lim
    Paediatric Consultant and Paediatric Sepsis Lead, Great North Children’s Hospital
  • AI and microbiology with Professor Adrian Egli
    Director, Institute for Medical Microbiology, University of Zurich

 

To register to attend in-person/virtually/book accommodation: https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/iic/registration

In-person Registration Fees

Trainee - ESPID/BPAIIG/PID Member                  

£790

Trainee

£890

Consultant - ESPID/BPAIIG/PID Member            

£925

Consultant

£1025

Ensuite Accommodation with Breakfast             

£115 per night

Ensuite Twin Accommodation with Breakfast

£155 per night

 

Virtual Attendance registration fees