The Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases is a registered charity committed to helping protect Canadians and people worldwide from infectious diseases. The Foundation is the fundraising arm of AMMI Canada our country's largest association of medical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists.

AMMI Canada is a members-based association comprised of over 500 medical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists. This group of highly qualified professionals promote excellence in the study of epidemiology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases; clinical and laboratory diagnosis; and, management and prevention of infectious diseases through education research and advocacy.

Together the Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases and AMMI Canada proactively support the essential work of Canada’s best infectious disease specialists. Through corporate and individual donations, the Foundation provides the funding to sustain AMMI Canada’s educational grants, awards and fellowship programs.

The Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases is facilitating the discovery of innovative and effective solutions to identify, treat, control and prevent existing and emerging infectious diseases. The result is healthier communities in Canada and around the globe with reduced risk of developing, spreading and succumbing to infectious diseases – today and in the future.

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