Samuel A. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., FIDSA, Professor and H. Edward Manville, Jr. Endowed Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, was invited to present at the Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium 2026 Biennial Meeting: Clinical Mycology Today, held September 9-11, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. 

The biennial meeting of the Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium is regarded as one of the world's premier gatherings in medical mycology, bringing together many of the leading clinicians, physician-scientists, translational investigators, and researchers dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of invasive fungal infections. The conference serves as an international forum for sharing groundbreaking discoveries, fostering scientific collaboration, and helping shape the future of fungal disease research and patient care. Importantly, voices from patients and patient advocacy are an important part of the meeting as well. 

Dr. Lee was selected as an invited speaker in the meeting's featured "Debates in Clinical Mycology" session, presenting "Catheter-associated Candidiasis: Always Remove the Catheter or Try Lock Therapy First?" His presentation addressed a longstanding and clinically important challenge in the management of Candida bloodstream infections and catheter-associated fungal disease, an area in which he has made significant scientific contributions.  

An expert in Candida infections, fungal biofilms, and antifungal drug discovery, Dr. Lee joined a distinguished faculty that included many of the most influential leaders in infectious diseases and medical mycology from around the globe. His invitation to present reflects decades of contributions to the understanding of fungal pathogenesis, biofilm-associated infections, and the development of innovative therapeutic strategies for invasive fungal diseases.  

"It is an honor to participate in a meeting that brings together so many of the world's leading experts in medical mycology," said Dr. Lee. "The opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues who are advancing fungal diagnostics, therapeutics, and translational science is invaluable. These collaborations help drive innovation and ultimately improve outcomes for patients with life-threatening fungal infections. Research in invasive fungal diseases remains an extremely high priority, urgent need." 

Dr. Lee's participation highlights the growing national and international impact of infectious diseases research at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and underscores the institution's commitment to advancing biomedical discovery, developing future physician-scientists, and improving human health through research, education, and clinical excellence.