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Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027

Organised by the Fungal Update: Mycology Conference / Page Medical Communications
Dates19–20 Mar 2027
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£100
Abstracts20 Dec 2026
A two-day hybrid clinical mycology conference in London covering fungal infection prevention, research, treatment, antimicrobial resistance, clinical trials and difficult cases, with oral, poster, clinical conundrum and FungART submission routes.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 19 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingTwo-day in-person and virtual programme includes poster viewing, refreshment breaks,…View detail

Two-day in-person and virtual programme includes poster viewing, refreshment breaks, lunch breaks and specialist mycology sessions.

Research ValueAbstracts are reviewed by at least two Scientific Committee members…View detail

Abstracts are reviewed by at least two Scientific Committee members and accepted abstracts are published in the online poster abstract book.

Trainee RelevanceStudent / trainee full-conference registration is GBP 100, with oral,…View detail

Student / trainee full-conference registration is GBP 100, with oral, poster and clinical conundrum presentation routes.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Medical mycologyFungal antimicrobial resistanceHaemato-oncology fungal infectionClinical trials and antifungalsFungal IPC and AMRDrug discovery and developmentClinical conundraPatient involvement
08:15
Registration
Registration opens
09:00
Opening
Opening remarks
09:40
Patient involvement
AMR rep with WHO - engaging patients
10:00
Patient involvement
Aspergillosis Trust - patient representative perspective
10:20
Break
Refreshment break
10:45
Haemato-oncology
Oxford Mycology Stewardship paper accepted into JAC
11:05
Haemato-oncology
OASIS trial
11:25
Haemato-oncology
RESPECT trial - Rezafungin prophylaxis trial
12:05
Sponsored symposium
Sponsor symposium
12:30
Lunch
Lunch break
13:00
Poster session
Poster viewings
13:30
Sponsored symposium
Sponsor symposium
14:00
Meet the Pathogen
Aspergillus resistance evolution
14:20
Meet the Pathogen
Mycovirus-Mediated Pathogenicity in Aspergillus fumigatus
14:40
Meet the Pathogen
Mechanisms Promoting Candida Adaptation to the Mammalian Gastrointestinal Tract
15:15
Break
Refreshment break
15:35
Guidelines
Mechanisms Promoting Candida Adaptation to the Mammalian Gastrointestinal Tract
15:55
Guidelines
MSG ECMM Endpoints consensus
16:10
Guidelines
Guideline limitations
16:25
Guidelines
Panel discussion
16:50
Clinical Conundra
Presentation 1
17:10
Clinical Conundra
Presentation 2
17:30
Clinical Conundra
Presentation 3
18:00
Closing
Closing remarks
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
DC
Dr Chris Kosmidis
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust / University of Manchester
Interferon gamma in CPA?
Keynote
PD
Professor Darius Armstrong-James
Imperial College London
Update on F1 AMR
DS
Dr Samir G. Agrawal
Barts Health NHS Trust & Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London
Closing remarks, Poster and FungART winner announcements
DN
Dr Neil Stone
University College London
Conference committee
PL
Professor Lewis White
Public Health Wales
Conference committee
DR
Dr Riina Richardson
Mycology Reference Centre Manchester
Conference committee
PE
Professor Elaine Bignell
University of Exeter
Conference committee
PT
Professor Tihana Bicanic
St George's University
Conference committee
AbstractsOpen · 20 Dec 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 20 December 2026
What You Can Submit
oralposterclinical conundrumFungARTvideo
Submission Specifications
Language
Abstracts must be submitted and presented in English; words of non-English origin should be italicised.
Structure
Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Word Limit
Abstract text must not be longer than 500 words.
Lead Author
The lead author should ideally be the presenting author; all correspondence is sent to the lead author.
Confirmation
Submitters should receive email confirmation after submission and are told to contact the organiser if it does not arrive.
Outcome Date
Oral, poster, clinical conundrum and FungART outcomes are due Friday 29 January 2027.
Poster Format
Accepted posters must be A0 portrait, 841 mm wide by 1189 mm high, and must not exceed those measurements.
Figures Tables
Tables, charts and other graphics are permitted as high-resolution JPG files.
Fungart Format
Accepted FungART should be supplied as JPG or PNG image.
Optional Video
Successful submissions may provide an MP4 video presentation for the conference app and virtual platform, maximum 5 minutes.
Review Process
Abstracts are reviewed by at least two members of the Scientific Committee; the abstract is the only information used for oral/poster acceptance decisions.
Submission Route
Register first, then use the submission links in the registration confirmation email; abstracts must not be submitted by email.
Topic Categories
No current public 2027 topic/category list is published on the source pages checked; submission links are only provided after registration.
Presentation Upload
Accepted oral and clinical conundrum presenters must email PowerPoint slides by 8 March 2027.
Presenter Requirement
Presenting author must attend in person and register by 20 December 2026; selected abstract presenters must confirm attendance by 1 March 2027.
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £100
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£153
Standard (consultant)£170
Trainee£100
Medical student£100
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline20 Dec 2026Checked 19 Aug 2026
Registration closes16 Mar 2027Checked 19 Aug 2026
Conference timeline3 key dates
20 Dec 2026
Abstract submission deadline
16 Mar 2027
Registration deadline
19 Mar 2027
Conference begins
Venue & travelRoyal College of Physicians, Regent's Park · London
Lmic AccessFree online registration is offered for delegates from eligible low-income and lower-middle-income countries by enquiry to the organiser.
Online AccessFull-conference virtual registration is available for standard, ISHAM member, student / trainee and commercial / industry delegates.
Venue DetailsHybrid conference with in-person attendance at the Royal College of Physicians, Regent's Park, London, and virtual registration available.
MedicMess tips7 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Early-bird discount code EB10OFF gives 10% off standard registration until 30 September 2026; it does not apply to student / trainee or commercial / industry rates.
  • Abstracts, Clinical Conundra and FungART close on 20 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
  • Submission links are supplied in the registration confirmation email, so authors must register before submitting.
  • Accepted oral and clinical conundrum presenters must email PowerPoint presentations by 8 March 2027.
  • Accepted posters must be A0 portrait, 841 mm x 1189 mm, and accepted FungART is supplied as JPG or PNG.
  • Late registration closes on 16 March 2027.
  • Delegates from eligible LMIC countries can enquire about free online registration.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027 is a two-day hybrid meeting for clinicians, researchers, academics and students working in medical mycology and fungal diseases.

The programme includes patient involvement, haemato-oncology, meet-the-pathogen sessions, guidelines, clinical conundra, clinical trials, fungal infection prevention and control, drug discovery, communication and the WHO fungal priority pathogen list.

It also includes poster viewing, free-paper sessions and networking breaks across both days. Abstract submission is open after registration and covers oral presentation, poster presentation and clinical conundrum routes, with a separate FungART creative route.

The abstract deadline is 20 December 2026, outcomes are due by 29 January 2027 and accepted oral or clinical conundrum presenters must email PowerPoint slides by 8 March 2027. The guidance states a 500-word abstract text limit, English-language submission, Objectives / Methods / Results / Conclusions structure, and review by at least two Scientific Committee members. Accepted abstracts are published in the online poster abstract book.

Standard full-conference registration is GBP 170, student / trainee full-conference registration is GBP 100 and ISHAM member full-conference registration is GBP 140; virtual attendance is available at the same full-conference prices. A 10% early-bird code applies to standard registration until 30 September 2026, while standard registration closes on 3 January 2027 and late registration closes on 16 March 2027.

The in-person venue is the Royal College of Physicians in Regent's Park, London.

Frequently asked
When is Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027?
Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027 takes place 19–20 Mar 2027 in Royal College of Physicians, Regent's Park, London.
Where is Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027 held?
Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027 is held at Royal College of Physicians, Regent's Park, London, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027?
Abstract submissions close on 20 Dec 2026.
When does registration close for Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027?
Registration closes on 16 Mar 2027.
How much does Fungal Update: Mycology Conference 2027 cost?
Registration is £100 for trainees, £170 standard.
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