Daniele Roberto Jacobe, an Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, discusses key takeaways from the HESMED Global Congress in Vienna. His presentation focuses on advancements in diagnosing and treating multi-drug resistant infections. He highlights improved techniques for tracking outbreaks, the exploration of combination therapies for MRSA, the development of new agents for gram-negative and gram-positive infections, and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in predicting outbreaks and treatment efficacy. He also emphasizes the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in both human and animal health, and the need for further research into vaccines for antimicrobial-resistant organisms.