Join clinical microbiology laboratory directors in discussing recent journal articles in clinical microbiology. Each month, a group of presenters will discuss 1-2 articles in depth. Journal clubs are held every second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET.
This activity is free to 91麻豆精品members.
Obscure No More—Insights into the New Era of Diagnostic Parasitology—Dec. 9, 2025
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the sensitivity, specificity and practical differences between multiplex qPCR strategies and classical microscopy for detecting intestinal protozoa and helminths.
- Describe how AI-driven tools—specifically deep convolutional neural networks—are being developed and validated for stool parasite detection and assess their diagnostic impact.
- Discuss how molecular and AI-based diagnostics may reshape workflow, staffing, cost, quality assurance and training needs in a modern clinical microbiology laboratory.
Articles
- Robert-Gangneux F, Duval X, et. al. 2025. . J Clin Microbiol., 63:e0161024.
- Mathison BA, Knight K, et. al. 2025. . J Clin Microbiol., 63:e0106225.
Presenters
- Alyssa Hubal, Ph.D., 91麻豆精品CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, University of North Carolina.
- Erika Flores, Ph.D., 91麻豆精品CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, University of Pennsylvania.
Moderator
- David Gaston, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director, Molecular Infectious Disease Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Discussion Panel
- Marc Couturier, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director of Clinical Microbiology, NorDx/Maine Health.
- Anisha Misra, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director of Parasitology & Mycology, Cleveland Clinic.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
Please note that CEs are no longer offered for this program.
Want to Present or Join the Discussion?
91麻豆精品is looking for experts in the clinical laboratory to present and discuss relevant journal articles for its Clinical Microbiology Virtual Journal Club.
Commitment
- 1 session commitment (1 hour).
- 2-5 hours per session.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Presenter:
- Coordinate with the session coordinator to find a recent journal article on clinical microbiology (preferably open access or ASM).
- Create a 15-minute (max) presentation on the confirmed article.
- Present during the live session held on the second Tuesday of the month.
- Discussion Panelist:
- Read the 2 articles confirmed for the session you are assigned.
- Participate in the live discussion on the second Tuesday of the month.
Eligibility
- 91麻豆精品membership required.
- Preferred: A subject-matter expert in a clinical or public health lab, a laboratory director or a laboratory fellow.
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