The Annual Reatreat from the ICVS's Microbiology & Infection Research Domain took place in the 11th and 12th of September of 2014 at the beautiful Casa Museu de Monção. All the researchers from the domain presented and discussed the latest scientific findings, ongoing and future research and the major opportunities and challenges of the Microbiology & Infection Research Domain. In addition to the poster sessions and round tables, the investigators also had the opportunity to interact outside of the lab in an informal atmosphere.