CDC Alternative Lab Tests

An aid to the clinical diagnosis of parasitic diseases, updated by the ASTMH Clinical Group subgroup (ACCTMTH), and listing the laboratories testing for parasitic diseases in the U.S.

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Call for Medals Nominations

Members: Nominate a colleague (member or non-member) for the 2026 Walter Reed, Clara Southmayd Ludlow or Bailey K. Ashford Medals. Deadline is May 20.

22 Apr 2026

Charting a Path for Climate Change

ASTMH has partnered with ASM on a new report highlighting research priorities to advance the response to climate change.

15 May 2026

New! Membership AutoPay

Automatically renew your ASTMH membership every year. Sign up when you pay. No more need for renewal reminders every year or risking missed payments.

05 May 2026

Upcoming Events

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18May 2026

Early Deadline for CTropMed® Exam

Receive a registration discount when you pay by May 18. The exam takes place in October at more than 1,400 locations globally.

1,400+ SITES IN 110 COUNTRIES
27May 2026

Applications Due for Kwiatkowski Fellowship

Available to early- to mid-career researcher from/working in LMIC and conducting research in malaria genomics.

APPLY ONLINE
30Jun 2026

Membership Renewals Due

Continue receiving the benefits of being an ASTMH member. Sign up for our New AutoPay option and renew automatically every year.

RENEWAL YOUR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE

2026
18 - 22 November

2026 Annual Meeting

Gaylord National Harbor at National Harbor, Maryland USA (adjacent to Washington, DC
Registration Opens in July

Check your email and this website for more information.

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Exhibit & Sponsor at #TropMed26

Get the word out about your product and organization. Reserve your place in the 2026 Exhibit Hall or advertise/sponsor an event at the ASTMH Annual Meeting.

Host a Sponsored Symposium

Contact us at info@astmh.org to begin a conversation.

2026 Annual Meeting Schedule At-a-Glance

Become part of the global health community dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of tropical infectious diseases and improving global health.

Being a member of ASTMH mean access to research on the latest diseases and treatments, a standing within your global community, learning about clinical cases and field work, and finding collaborators.

  • Access to research on the latest diseases and treatments
  • Learn about clinical cases and field work
  • Find collaborators

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Mid-Career Leaders Program

In 2025, ASTMH launched a one-year cohort dedicated to professional and leadership development for mid-career members.

CTropMed® Exam

The yearly exam leads to a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers’ Health.