2026 Bi-State Infectious Disease Conference LIVE (in-person)

Course Director: James T. Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.
October 9, 2026 - Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel - St. Louis, Missouri
The Bi-State Infectious Disease Conference was developed in 1996 as a collaborative effort of the local APIC Chapter 73, public health departments and school nurses in the Missouri and Illinois bi-state area.
The annual conference is designed to provide continuing education for healthcare professionals from Missouri and Illinois. It provides the most current information for disease intervention, detection, prevention, control and preparedness pertaining to infectious disease in order to provide optimal healthcare to our patients and to our community.
Meals Included with Registration:
Registration includes breakfast and a buffet lunch with beverages. If you have dietary restrictions, please update your profile accordingly. We will do our best to accommodate your needs if possible.
Deadline to register is Friday, September 25th.
Target Audience
This course is designed for public health personnel, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, hospitalists, infectious disease specialists, infection preventionists, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe current and emerging infectious disease trends and their implications for public health and healthcare practice.
- Identify evidence-based strategies for the prevention, detection, and management of infectious diseases in healthcare and community settings.
- Discuss the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, emergency preparedness, and public health interventions.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
We have secured a group rate for this event. Go to Book your group rate for Bi-State Infectious Disease Conference to learn more.
HOTEL DETAILS
The Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel offers a special group rate of $134.00 for a one-night stay (This does not include the cost of the conference). Special room rates are available until the block is sold out or September 4, 2025, whichever comes first. On-site parking is $20 per day.
Check In: 4 PM Check Out: 12 PM
EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Hotel Reservations: Please verify your arrival and departure dates when making your reservation. The booking link will automatically default to an arrival date of October 7, 2026, and a departure date of October 10, 2026.
Course Director
James T. Gaensbauer, MD, MS
Faculty
Infection Prevention Units (IPUs) will be offered through APIC. A certificate will be provided to you at the end of the conference.

No additional Continuing medical education (CME) will be offered for this course.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 5.00 Attendance
On behalf of course director James Gaensbauer, M.D.,MScPH., we hope you will consider a display opportunity at the Bi-State Infectious Disease Conference held October 9, 2026 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.
Complete the Exhibitor Letter of Agreement here. Table numbers are not guaranteed until confirmation of payment and order of acceptance have been verified.
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Prospectus for available Exhibit opportunities.
Note: Exhibitors must be logged into https://ce.mayo.edu prior to completing the above submission form. To create an exhibitor profile, please follow the instructions located here.
Exhibit Regulations:
- Each exhibitor is responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within its booth and assigned space.
- The attire of exhibit personnel should be consistent with the professional atmosphere of the convention.
- Exhibitors' demonstrations may not interfere with normal traffic flow or infringe on neighboring exhibits. Demonstrations are not permitted outside of the exhibitor’s assigned booth space.
- Exhibitors cannot canvass or distribute advertising material outside their booth space.
- Canvassing or marketing any products or services in any part of the exhibit hall or meeting rooms by anyone representing a non-exhibiting firm is strictly prohibited.
- Exhibit space subletting and sharing are not permitted unless they are within divisions of the same company.
- The exhibitor is responsible for having all licenses, permits, and/or registrations required by the venue, city, municipality, and/or state and complying with all applicable tax laws.
- You must read and agree to the terms listed in the Exhibitor Prospectus.
If you are interested in exhibiting, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
Please email the Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis with any questions.
Price
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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All requests must be submitted in writing using the Contact Us Form.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions of Registration.

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