The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) congratulates Prof. Ghassan Matar, Top Moderator for ProMED-MENA and ProMED-AMR, on being honored by the Lebanese Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (LSIDCM) for his outstanding contributions to clinical microbiology, scientific research, and medical education. The recognition was presented during the 26th Annual LSIDCM Congress, held October 29-31, 2026, in Dbayeh, Lebanon.
Prof. Ghassan Matar, Chairperson of the Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology at the American University of Beirut (AUB), has dedicated years of service to advancing infectious diseases research and education. His contributions to LSIDCM include developing scientific programs and organizing and chairing symposia addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), bacteriophage therapy, and the microbiome.
His academic and research achievements extend beyond Lebanon, contributing to public health initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and globally. As Top Moderator for ISID’s Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED), Prof. Matar contributes to global infectious disease surveillance and the dissemination of critical public health information. His international collaborations also include work with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and other global health organizations.
ISID extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Matar on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his continued commitment to scientific excellence, international collaboration, and advancing global infectious disease research.