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.
Next Session: Identification and Beyond: Diagnostic Applications of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry—July 8, 2025
Articles
- Cheon DH, Jang H, et. al. 2025. . J Clin Microbiol., 63:e01475-24.
- Nartey LK, Mikhael A, et. al. 2024. . J Clin Microbiol., 62:e00819-24.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss modern applications of MALDI-TOF, including detection of antimicrobial resistance genes and direct testing of clinical samples.
- Describe modified extraction methods for analysis of clinical isolates and samples.
- Assess strengths and limitations to MALDI-TOF applications in the clinical microbiology lab.
Presenters
- Nathaniel Christy, Ph.D., CPEP Medical & Public Health Laboratory Microbiology Fellow, University of Washington.
- Chaitra Shankar, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Michigan.
Moderator
- Mondraya Howard, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director of Clinical Microbiology, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
Discussion Panel
- Audrey Schuetz, MPH, M.D., D(ABMM), Director of Clinical Microbiology Core Laboratory, Co-Director of Bacteriology, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic.
- Richard Smith, Ph.D., CPEP Medical & Public Health Laboratory Microbiology Fellow, University of Maryland.
- TBD.
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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