UK Clinical Mycology Network

The UKCMN was inaugurated in 2005 with an initial network of three centres and the HPA Mycology Reference Laboratory, under the auspices of the HPA Advisory Committee on Fungal Infection. The UKCMN aims to provide a centrally managed structure for the UK-wide coordination of mycology service delivery, mycological surveillance, medical and laboratory training, diagnostic development and translational research. To meet this aim the UKCMN encourages Mycology laboratories around the UK to join the network and have a say in this exciting and developing area. The UKCMN also provides advice to the Health Protection Agency. The UKCMN is managed by a Steering Committee of representatives from the different member centres as well as representatives from national mycology organisations.