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A Apostolopoulou1, A G Stewart2,3, H Yoon4
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
Mycoses
|January 21, 2026
Summary
The Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium (MSGERC) addresses critical fungal infection challenges, including antifungal resistance and climate change impacts. They plan research and strategies to improve patient outcomes and prevent infections.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium (MSGERC) convenes experts to address significant challenges in clinical mycology.
- Key themes include antifungal resistance, climate change effects on invasive fungal infections (IFIs), and managing healthcare-associated outbreaks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current challenges in clinical mycology.
- To plan research, education, and advocacy strategies for fungal infection prevention and improved patient outcomes.
- To explore novel approaches including innovative study designs, host-directed therapies, and artificial intelligence.
Main Methods:
- The MSGERC holds a biennial meeting to discuss and strategize.
- Discussions focus on emerging threats and novel solutions in mycology.
- Expert consensus and strategic planning guide future research and educational initiatives.
Main Results:
- Identified emergence of antifungal resistance as a major concern.
- Highlighted the impact of climate change on the incidence of IFIs.
- Recognized the need for novel approaches in diagnostics and therapeutics, including AI.
Conclusions:
- The MSGERC meeting identified critical areas for advancement in clinical mycology.
- Strategic planning is essential to combat antifungal resistance and emerging fungal threats.
- Innovative research and the integration of new technologies like AI are crucial for improving fungal infection management.
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