Mycology MasterClass 2023

Preventing and treating fungal infections, one course at a time.

The Mycology MasterClass is held every 2 years and is internationally recognised as a valuable and prestigious advanced training program in medical mycology.

Mycology Masterclass

The next Masterclass will be held from 2-4 November 2023.

The Mycology MasterClass attracts significant demand for places that reflects current clinical and laboratory practice with a program of lectures and problem based learning exercises. The program has been formulated by ANZMIG and is a consensus of the most topical issues in mycology selected by the key Australasian opinion leaders in this field.

Special discount registration fees will be available to financial members of the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM), Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) and Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ). Registration includes conference sessions, catering on each day, and a social function in the evenings.

Mycology MasterClass X 2023

Convenor

 

 

Dr Sarah Kidd
National Mycology Reference Centre 
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 
SA Pathology Frome Road Adelaide SA 5000
Email: sarah.kidd@sa.gov.au
Program

Final Program (download here).

Posters

 

Poster submission has now closed. The poster viewing session will be held on the evening of November 2nd and presenters will be required at their posters during this time.

Registration
 

 

 

 

 

 

Member [ASM, ASID, HSANZ] -  $790
Non-Member - $940
Extra ticket Thursday Networking & Poster session - $70
Extra ticket Friday Networking & Dinner - $130

Registration includes entry to all scientific sessions, networking and poster sessions, refreshments during the conference and dinner on Friday night.  

Online Registration has now closed to be added to the waiting list please contact Lesley Woods at mmcx@internode.on.net

Social Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome Mixer and Jennifer Antonino Poster Session
Thursday 2nd November, 6.00PM
Included with registration. Canapes, and beverages will be served.  Venue: Foyer, Mantra Hotel, Kingscliffe.  This is an opportunity to view and discuss posters and to network with colleagues and friends after the first day has closed. Venue: Foyer, Mantra Hotel, Kingscliff.

The ANZMIG Dinner
Friday 3rd November, 7.00PM
Included with registration. Following the days proceedings an opportunity to network with colleagues followed by Dinner.  Mantra Hotel Plantation Room, Kingscliff, included with registration, extra ticket $130.

Secretariat

Contact: Lesley Woods
Email: mmcx@internode.on.net

Venue

 

Mantra on Salt Beach
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, Tweed Coast, NSW.

Transfers

 

 

The Mantra is only 20 minutes from Coolangatta airport and regular hotel transfers are available. 
Coolangatta Airport to Mantra on Salt, Kingscliff, either with Salt Transfers: info@salttransfers.com.au. or Taxis costs between $45-$60 up to 4 passengers.

Cancellation of Registration

 

 

Cancellation must be made in writing to Lesley Woods – lesleykw@me.com. For cancellations received by 29th August 2023, there will be a refund of total fees less AUD110 administration charge. Cancellations received after 29th August 2023, as well as no show are liable for the full registration fee. Substitute delegates will be accepted, any changes must be in writing.

Payment of Fees

All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and do include GST. Payment options – online with credit card.

Acknowledgement

 

All registrations will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of requirements as indicated on your Registration, and will be accompanied by an invoice and receipt for any payment received. If you do not receive written acknowledgement within 5 business days, contact ASID Secretariat. Please check your confirmation letter carefully and notify the ASID Secretariat immediately of any changes required. 

Accommodation

 

 

 

 

Mantra on Salt Beach 
Single/Twin - $245, 1 Bedroom - $295, 2 Bedroom - $550

To make a reservation please contact Mantra direct either: Phone (02) 6670 5000 - 0900-1700, or Email onsaltbeach.groups@mantra.com.au with the booking form (download booking form here).

Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking - early booking is recommended.

Daylight Saving

 

A reminder that day light saving will be in effect during the MasterClass; ie Coolangatta will be on QLD time and Kingscliff will be on NSW Time, 1 hour difference.

The Mycology MasterClass is organised under the auspices of ANZMIG (Australian & New Zealand Mycoses Interest Group, Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases).