The focus of FIT’s efforts for professionals is education. The FIT has developed several resources which are listed here. Some are highly focussed, such as the antifungal drug interaction databases and microscopy/histopathology training course, others broader such as LIFE and The Aspergillus Website. The FIT also has supported career development with travel scholarships, supporting postgraduate degrees and small research grants.
LIFE website / Fungal Education
The LIFE website provides up-to-date information on all the most common human harmful fungi, the diseases they cause and their diagnostics and treatment.
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Antifungal drug interaction database
Web and app-based database of patients and professionals for all severe, moderate and mild antifungal drug interactions
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Microfungi microscopy course
The Microfungi training course is for health professionals working in direct microscopy and histology of fungal disease. It requires registration, but is free to access, and can become a resource over time. The course is accredited by the UK’s Royal College of Pathologists and those who successfully complete the course earn CPD/CME points.
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Aspergillus website
The Aspergillus website is the go-to resource for professionals and patients providing evidence based information about the fungus Aspergillus and the range of diseases it can cause.
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GAFFI website
GAFFI’s vision is to reduce illness and death associated with fungal diseases worldwide by reaching the poor and vulnerable through access to tests and anti-fungal drugs.
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