Mycology Educational Organizations

Here are some external links to update you on various mycology topics, or provide you with educational tools and refreshers on basic knowledge in the field.

The International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM)

Official website of ISHAM, a worldwide organization representing clinical scientists and fundamental researchers with interest in fungal diseases and fungus-like infections
http://www.isham.org/

International Commission of Penicillium and Aspergillus (ICPA)

Official site of the ICPA, which coordinates taxonomic research and was established by the International Union of Microbiological Societies Mycology Division
http://www.aspergilluspenicillium.org/

Mycology Image Gallery

A collection of educational mycology images from the Department of Microbiology of the Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada
https://eportal.mountsinai.ca/Microbiology/mig/index.shtml

Mycology Online

Contains information and educational materials on the identification and management of fungal infections provided by the University of Adelaide, Australia
http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/

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