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Speaker
Prof. David Livermore
Retired Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of East Anglia, UK.
International Symposium 2026
Antimicrobial Stewardship & One Health
A global virtual symposium bringing together experts in microbiology, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention and healthcare leadership.
Hosted bySultan Qaboos University
WithASM & HIS-India
InitiativeDASH to Protect Antibiotics
CertificateAttendance certificate available
About the event
One programme. Global expertise.
The symposium connects specialists across clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, stewardship and infection prevention for a focused evening of expert talks and discussion.
Who should attend?
Microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, clinical pharmacists, infection prevention & control specialists, healthcare leadership, quality control personnel, physicians and surgeons — with participation invited from Oman and across the world.
4Expert scientific talks
4Esteemed moderators
VirtualJoin online from anywhere
FreeComplimentary registration
Chief Guest
Prof. Rashid Al Abri
Dean, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
Chief Guest Address · 5:05 PM GSTSultan Qaboos University
Welcome Address
Dr. Meher Rizvi
Professor & Ambassador ASM, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University.
Welcome · 5:00 PM GST
Speakers
Meet the scientific faculty
Four talks cover susceptibility and outcomes, rapid-action stewardship, duration and de-escalation, and the role of AI in antimicrobial resistance.
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Speaker
Dr. Timothy Rawson
Clinical Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases & AMR, Imperial College, UK.
PR
Speaker
Dr. Priscilla Rupali
Senior Professor & Head, Department of Infectious Diseases, Christian Medical College, India.
WE
Speaker
Dr. Wael ElAmin
Medical Director & Subject Matter Expert, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, G42 Healthcare, UAE.
RS
Moderator
Dr. Raman Sardana
Clinical Microbiology & Infection Control, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, India.
AJ
Moderator
Dr. Amina Al Jardani
Central Public Health Laboratory, Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of Health, Oman.
AA
Moderator
Dr. Afreenish Amir
AMR Project Director / Lead, National Institutes of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Moderator
Dr. Katia Iskander
INSPECT-LB, Lebanon and INSERM, Equipe EQUITY, Toulouse, France.
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Resource person
Dr. Garima Saigal
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India
NL
Resource person
Nazla M Luthfee
Subspecialist in Paediatric ID Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Maldives
MN
Resource person
Dr. Mahfuza Nasrin
MBBS, MPhil (Microbiology) Associate Professor Department of Microbiology Uttara Adhunik Medical College and Hospital Scientific Secretary, Bangladesh
RS
Resource person
Dr. Riti Srivastava
MD microbiology Gold Medalist Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS), Greater Noida, India
Programme
31 October 2026
All timings are Gulf Standard Time (GST).
5:15–5:35 PM
In-vitro susceptibility versus in-vivo outcome
Prof. David Livermore
Moderated by Dr. Raman Sardana
5:40–6:00 PM
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Bloodstream Infection: From Rapid Results to Early Action
Dr. Timothy Rawson
Moderated by Dr. Amina Al Jardani
6:05–6:25 PM
Optimising Duration and De-escalation in Sepsis and Bloodstream Infection — a few case studies
Dr. Priscilla Rupali
Moderated by Dr. Afreenish Amir
6:30–6:50 PM
Code vs. Bacteria: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Battle Against AMR
Dr. Wael ElAmin
Moderated by Dr. Katia Iskander
7:15–7:25 PM
Vote of Thanks & Closing Remarks
Dr. Zaaima Al Jabri, Head of Department, Microbiology & Immunology, SQU
Closing session
Event details
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Registration & certification
- Online virtual symposium with complimentary registration.
- Participants should log in using their registered email address.
- Attendance verification is required to receive Certificates of Attendance.
Organised by
- Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Hospital Infection Society India (HIS-India)
- DASH to Protect Antibiotics
Audience
Microbiologists, ID Physicians, Clinical Pharmacists, Infection Prevention & Control Specialists, Healthcare Leadership, Quality Control Personnel, Physicians & Surgeons in Oman, India, Pakistan, Qatar, Iran, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA, Ukraine, Egypt, Ethiopia, Cameroon, and worldwide.
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Complimentary virtual registration for the International Symposium on Antimicrobial Stewardship & One Health.