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RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Dates25–25 Sept 2026
LocationUnited Kingdom
FormatHybrid option
Online RCPE infectious diseases symposium covering blood-borne viruses, immunomodulation, microbiome science and tuberculosis, with six CPD credits applied for.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 24 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingOnline event with catch-up access; networking value is lower than…View detail

Online event with catch-up access; networking value is lower than in-person meetings.

Research ValueNo abstract route is visible, so value is educational rather…View detail

No abstract route is visible, so value is educational rather than presentation-based.

Trainee RelevanceUseful clinical update for internal medicine and infection-facing trainees; Scotland…View detail

Useful clinical update for internal medicine and infection-facing trainees; Scotland Deanery specialty trainees are directed to the block grant scheme.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Blood-borne virusesImmunomodulation in infectionMicrobiome and FMTTuberculosis
09:00
Access
Livestream opens
09:25
Welcome
Welcome
Dr Marion Slater
09:30
Clinical update
Reflections and lessons learnt from an HIV outbreak in Glasgow
Dr Becky Metcalfe
10:05
Clinical update
Are we in reach of a functional cure of HIV?
Professor Lucy Dorrell
10:40
Clinical update
BBV opt-out testing: experiences in NHS England
Dr Rachel Hill-Tout
11:15
Break
Break
11:30
Case study
Immunoglobulin in severe invasive group A streptococcal sepsis
Dr Imogen Fordham
11:45
Clinical update
Host-directed anti-infective therapies for bacterial infections
Dr Clark Russell
12:10
Clinical update
Inflammation in infection: how can we harness this for good?
Dr Fergus Hamilton
12:35
Clinical update
Immunomodulation in influenza, community-acquired pneumonia and COVID - RECOVERY Trial
Dr Leon Peto
13:10
Break
Lunch
13:55
Clinical update
Microbiotoxicity: a call to arms
Dr Anastasia Theodosiou
14:20
Clinical update
Gut microbiome, Clostridioides difficile and faecal microbiota transplant in the UK
Professor Tariq Iqbal
14:55
Clinical update
Respiratory microbiome in health and disease
Professor Debby Bogaert
15:30
Break
Break
15:45
Clinical update
New TB treatment strategies including multidrug-resistant TB
Dr Naomi Walker
16:20
Keynote
The nature, natural history and management of asymptomatic tuberculosiskeynote
Professor Robert Wilkinson
17:00
Close
Close
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
DM
Dr Marion Slater
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Welcome
DB
Dr Becky Metcalfe
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Reflections and lessons learnt from an HIV outbreak in Glasgow
PL
Professor Lucy Dorrell
Immunocore / University of Oxford
Are we in reach of a functional cure of HIV?
DR
Dr Rachel Hill-Tout
NHS England
BBV opt-out testing: experiences in NHS England
DI
Dr Imogen Fordham
Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Immunoglobulin in severe invasive group A streptococcal sepsis
DC
Dr Clark Russell
University of Edinburgh Centre for Inflammation Research
Host-directed anti-infective therapies for bacterial infections
DF
Dr Fergus Hamilton
NHS Bristol
Inflammation in infection: how can we harness this for good?
DL
Dr Leon Peto
University of Oxford
Immunomodulation in influenza, CAP and COVID - RECOVERY Trial
DA
Dr Anastasia Theodosiou
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Microbiotoxicity: a call to arms
PT
Professor Tariq Iqbal
NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre
Gut microbiome, C. difficile and faecal microbiota transplant
PD
Professor Debby Bogaert
University of Edinburgh
Respiratory microbiome in health and disease
DN
Dr Naomi Walker
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
New TB treatment strategies including multidrug-resistant TB
Keynote
PR
Professor Robert Wilkinson
Francis Crick Institute / Imperial College London / University of Cape Town
The nature, natural history and management of asymptomatic tuberculosis
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£275
Medical studentFree
Conference timeline1 key date
25 Sept 2026
Conference begins
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Register before the live event if relying on catch-up access and CPD.
  • Complete feedback by 26 October 2026 to receive a CPD certificate.
  • Scotland Deanery trainees should check the block grant scheme route.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

This RCPE Infectious Diseases symposium is a one-day online conference for clinicians in general medicine, infectious diseases, microbiology, public health and general practice. The programme is broad enough to be useful for trainees deciding whether to spend study time on the event: blood-borne virus care, HIV outbreak learning, opt-out BBV testing, immunomodulation in severe infection, microbiome science, faecal microbiota transplant and tuberculosis treatment strategy all appear in the timetable. There is a registrar case-study slot and a named keynote lecture, but the page does not advertise an abstract submission route, so presentation opportunities are not recorded. Registration fees are visible: standard £275, RCPE member £175, AHP £175, retired/foundation member £80 and RCPE student member £0. Scotland Deanery medical specialty trainees are directed to the block grant scheme rather than a visible individual trainee price. Six CPD credits have been applied for, with catch-up access and CPD certification available for registered delegates who complete feedback by 26 October 2026.

Frequently asked
When is RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026?
RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 takes place 25–25 Sept 2026.
Where is RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 held?
RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 can be attended online.
How much does RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 cost?
Registration is £275 standard.
Is RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — RCPE Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 is CPD accredited (6 CPD points).
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