# Event Details - **Event Name**: Manchester Infection Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in Manchester for the Infection Conference – packed with the latest in the management of infections and cutting edge researchAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/af4c82a0-a13d-11f1-a977-99d1d33e99bd-rimg-w1200-h203-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Welcome to the Manchester Infection Conference!We are pleased to announce the inaugural Manchester Infection Conference, to be held in Manchester on Thursday 10th September 2026. The conference will be hosted by Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP) in association with Manchester University NHS Foundation trust, The university of Manchester and UK Health Security Agency.This one-day meeting will bring together clinicians, clinical scientists, academics, and public health professionals working across infection. The programme will highlight the work of regional and national colleagues, topics will include surveillance, pandemic preparation, antimicrobial resistance, novel molecular techniques, and sequencing.The conference will also feature a poster session, providing an opportunity to showcase research and service developments. We invite colleagues to submit posters to be displayed during the meeting. Selected posters will be highlighted and the winning submission will be invited to deliver a short oral presentation at the end of the day.Manchester is home to one of the largest integrated diagnostic microbiology and public health laboratory partnerships in the UK. This meeting aims to bring together colleagues working across NHS services, public health and academia to share experience and strengthen collaboration in infection science.We hope you can join us in person for an engaging day packed with the latest insights, innovations, and discussions on infections. It's the perfect spot to connect, learn, and share ideas. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the buzz at this conference, right in the heart of Manchester!Sponsored by the following sponsors who have had no involvement in speaker selection and monies were used for the running of the meeting only. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/af5de7c0-a13d-11f1-a977-99d1d33e99bd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Poster Presentation Abstract SubmissionsPresent your research and share information in the poster and network sessions, throughout the day.The overall poster prize winner will have the opportunity to give a short presentation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/afa5ed40-a13d-11f1-a977-99d1d33e99bd-rimg-w1128-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Please send the following to Emma.Davies@mft.nhs.uk and copy in Zonya.Jeffrey@mft.nhs.ukName:Organisation/ university/ hospital trustPoster Title:Authors and highlight the presenting authorAbstract format (500 words)Brief introductionMethodResultsConclusion**UPDATED INFORMATION**Deadline for abstract submissions closed on JULY 31st 2026Successful candidates have been notified by email.Events of the day🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration, Poster displays and networking opportunity🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AMConference openingHost: Dr Nicholas Machin🕑: 09:10 AMSESSION ONE: MICROBIOLOGYHost: DR ANDREW FOXKent 2026: MenB Cluster & Emergency ResponseHost: Prof. Ray BorrowAMRIC study: an update on AMR in the community Host: Dr Zoie AikenMycologyHost: Professor Riina RichardsonAutomation and AI in InfectionHost: Dr Dominic Haigh🕑: 10:50 AM**Coffee break**🕑: 11:20 AMSESSION TWO: VIROLOGYHost: PROF. VALLELY & PROF. KLAPPERAndes Hantavirus- UK perspective and lessons for the futureHost: Dr Will WelfareHARISS: Building a National Platform for Acute Respiratory Infection SurveillaHost: Dr Shazaad Ahmad Advances in Modelling & Data Analytics for Emerging & Endemic Disease ThreatsHost: Dr Thomas HouseCytomegalovirus and congenital infection: an updateHost: Prof Vallely 🕑: 01:00 PM**Lunch, poster viewing and networking opportunity**🕑: 02:00 PMPANEL SESSION: CLINICAL UTILITY OF MULTIPLEX MOLECULAR TESTING & METAGENOMICSRespiratory Metagenomics: a local update and next stepsHost: Dr Nick MachinThe Utility of Syndromic Multiplex testing and Metagenomics in Critical Care Host: Prof Tim Felton Panel Discussion 🕑: 03:00 PM**Coffee break**🕑: 03:20 PMSESSION FOUR: GENOMICSIdentification of HPV integration using WGSHost: Dr Emma DaviesHCV WGS from Dried Blood Spots: supporting eliminationHost: Dr Ben Brown Metagenomics and MicrobiomesHost: Dr Katherine KoyteAI and Automation in Infection Poster prize winner & presentation Closing Remarks🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMRefreshments and Networking opportunity - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-infection-conference/100001985140708297 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, meetups, health-wellness, art, literary-art, nonprofit, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **lat**: 53.4618364 - **long**: -2.2278895 - **full address**: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Post Graduate Center, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Manchester Infection Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/924f65c536dd1fe74d5dcb1a05e47a10db1ef251c317605cda8d86800a1bb89f-rimg-w1200-h801-dc435d60-gmir.jpg?v=1775822566 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Manchester Infection Conference being held? - **A:** Manchester Infection Conference takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Post Graduate Center, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Manchester Infection Conference? - **A:** Manchester Infection Conference is organized by Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Manchester Infection Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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