The IDSA Foundation is celebrating 20 years of trailblazing research, education and mentorship for a better tomorrow, and there are many ways you can celebrate with us: 

1. $20 to celebrate 20 years – Help us continue to fund the future of the ID specialty by committing to a monthly gift of $20. Your recurring contribution ensures there will be a strong pipeline of highly qualified ID and HIV specialists for years to come. Make your gift today! 

2. Share your story – Let us know how you’ve seen the field of ID progress throughout the years. What were some key advancements in your area of study? What changes would you like to see in the future? We want to hear from you! Share your answers on Twitter and tag @IDSAFoundation.  

3. Support the ID community – Celebrate the many trailblazing ID specialists and their great work by giving them a shoutout on social media. Help us amplify the voices of those who are making a difference in the field – through research, mentorship and quality care – and share the impact of ID professionals across the country! Make sure to tag us and use #IDSAF20Years. 

The IDSA Foundation is proud to announce the first 2021 Women of ID honoree – Cynthia Sears, MD, FIDSA. Dr. Sears is an infectious disease expert, dedicated researcher and a passionate educator. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation and former IDSA president, she demonstrates an unwavering commitment to advancing the field through her research and support of the next generation of ID specialists. We sat down with Dr. Sears to discuss her career journey. 

To support the Women of ID — past, present and future — please consider making a gift to the Foundation today. 

Do you have an idea that will change the field of infectious diseases and improve ID care? Beginning next month, applications will open for the Foundation’s IDea Incubator competition taking place during the virtual IDWeek 2021 conference. Submit your original invention, product or concept in early May for the chance to win funding for your project! Learn more about past winners and how to submit your idea by visiting our website.  

Our ID Detective community is growing! Thank you to our supporters who have committed to giving monthly to the Foundation. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for more medical professionals to enter the field of infectious diseases. Our alliance of monthly donors helps to meet this need by funding trailblazing research and supporting the next generation of ID specialists. Thank you, ID Detectives, for making this possible! Together, we are reducing the burdens of infectious diseases worldwide. 

Not ready to give monthly? Make a one-time gift to the Foundation today. 

At the IDSA Foundation, we recognize the value of inclusion, and we are committed to supporting racial, ethnic and gender diversity across the field of infectious diseases at all career levels. April is Arab American Heritage Month, and the Foundation is proud to celebrate the ID specialists whose backgrounds reflect the rich culture and many achievements of the Arab American community. Join us in celebrating by saluting your peers on social media and tagging the Foundation.