Candida and Candidiasis 2025 will bring together scientists studying diverse aspects of Candida biology, as well as interactions between these fungal species and their mammalian hosts and other microbial community members. Candida species are commonly found colonizing multiple niches in the human body but are also responsible for a wide variety of important diseases that range from oral and vaginal candidiasis to life-threatening systemic infections. This meeting covers a broad spectrum of subjects that relate to Candida epidemiology, physiology, drug resistance, colonisation, infection, immune responses, the host roles in colonization and disease progression, and therapeutics. We will also highlight the new trends in Candida infections including the rapid emergence of the multi-drug resistant strains and species including Candidozyma auris. The goals of the meeting are to present the latest advances in the field, to spotlight the achievements of early career scientists, to ensure participation and promotion of diverse scientists, to foster synergistic and interdisciplinary interactions and to provide a forum for community-wide discussions and collaborations.
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