Paul Tambyah's remarkable tenure as President of ISID has come to a close, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for his invaluable contributions to the organization. At the International Congress of Infectious Diseases 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, we are excited to introduce Sally Roberts, a long-time Executive Committee member of the Society, as our new President!
Dr. Sally Roberts is an esteemed graduate of the University of Auckland, School of Medicine. She excels as a clinical microbiologist and infectious diseases physician at Auckland City Hospital and holds the position of Clinical Head of Microbiology at LabPlus, Auckland District Health Board. Since August 2011, Dr. Roberts has been a pivotal force as the National Clinical Lead for the New Zealand Health Quality & Safety Commission's Infection Prevention and Control Program, actively participating in various working groups for New Zealand’s Ministry of Health. Her dedication to the field is demonstrated by her focus on diagnosing infectious diseases, preventing healthcare-associated infections, and addressing antimicrobial resistance.
With Dr. Sally Robert's expertise and leadership, we look forward to a bright future under her presidency!