International Meeting on Endemic Mycoses of the Americas (IMEMA) Symposium

IMEMA is a leading international forum focusing on the latest advances and research in endemic mycoses affecting the Americas.

This symposium is being conducted in collaboration with the ECMM Working Group on Molecular Diagnostics of Endemic Mycoses. This prestigious event will bring together leading experts and researchers from around the world to discuss the latest advances and challenges in these mycoses.

Four years after the first IMEMA meeting, this section aims to serve as an introduction to this event, outlining where we started, how the study of endemic mycoses has evolved, and the impact IMEMA has had on the mycology community through its activities and publications.
This section will be organized as a discussion to explore the available diagnostic tools, identify those that are either validated or in the process of validation, discuss how to validate new methodologies, and assess the practical feasibility of implementing these tools in our countries. Designed as an opportunity to learn how to organize and enhance the development of diagnostic cohorts, clinical studies, and more. Additionally, it aims to initiate and strengthen collaborative networks.