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St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference

 

March 4-6, 2026
Marlo Thomas Center for Global Education and Collaboration
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Also available virtually
Trainee career session on March 3 - in person only

 
 

The St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference features leaders in the field of Infectious Diseases and features Pediatric ID Research, Transplant/ Immunocompromised Hosts, Infectious Diseases, Career Development and Global Health.

For over 20 years, this symposium, hosted by the St. Jude Department of Infectious Diseases and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has  highlighted research as a career for pediatric infectious diseases specialists by drawing from all the Pediatric Infectious Diseases training programs in the country.

  1. Registration

    In-person and virtual registration options are available now. 

    Register now

  2. Travel

    Accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Programs (not individuals) based in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply for a $1,000 USD travel stipend. A maximum of 35 stipends will be awarded. 

    Apply for a Travel Stipend

  3. Hotel

    The Peabody Memphis is the official hotel for the 25th Annual St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference. A special room block has been reserved at a rate of $221 per night.

    Book your room Book your room

     
     
     
  4. Agenda coming soon

  5. Abstracts

    Abstracts will be accepted beginning Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Abstracts must be submitted by 11:00 p.m. CT, on Sunday, Nov. 16. Accepted abstracts will be notified Dec. 1-8.

    Submit an abstract

  6. Cases

    Cases will be accepted beginning Monday, Sept 8. Cases must be submitted by 11:00 p.m. CT, on Sunday, Nov. 16. Accepted cases will be notified Dec. 1 - 8. 

    Submit a case

  7. Accreditation

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 
 
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