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Wednesday on the BugHub World Stage

Last Updated

October 20, 2026

Hear from your colleagues as they share unique reflections related to their experiences in ID at IDWeek’s BugHub World Stage. From compensation insights to support system anecdotes, the BugHub World Stage is the place to hear stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Check out Wednesday’s presentation schedule below and view the full week’s schedule in the Interactive Program. The BugHub World Stage is located in Salon GHI of the convention center.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

11-11:25 a.m. ET
“RSV Prevention in Vulnerable Communities: From Understanding Barriers to Driving Action”
Presenters: Jacinda C. Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA, University of California, San Diego; Carina Marquez, MD, MPH, University of California, San Francisco

1-1:25 p.m. ET
“Physician Compensation Initiative Update and Overview: Academic ID”
Presenter: Gonzalo Bearman, MD, MPH, FIDSA, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

1:30-1:55 p.m. ET
“Physician Compensation Initiative Update and Overview: Private Practice ID”
Presenter: Robin Trotman, DO, FIDSA, CoxHealth

2-2:25 p.m. ET
“Physician Compensation Initiative Update and Overview: Hospital/Health System ID
Presenter: Kevin P. High, MD, MS, Wake Forest Baptist Health

2:30-2:55 p.m. ET
“Caring for Vulnerable Communities in Antagonistic Systems”
Presenter: Edwin B. Hayes

3-3:25 p.m. ET
“Beyond Bedside: An Academic Health Care System’s Experience in Engaging Future Nursing Professionals in HIV Care”
Presenter: Armaghan-e-Rehman Mansoor, MD, University of Kentucky