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麻豆天美 members.
The Clock Is Ticking: Rapid AST and Timely Therapeutics—Nov. 11, 2025
Articles
- Banerjee R, Giri A, et. al. 2025. . Microbiol Spectr.,13:e01789-24.
- Osborn LJ, Osborn L, et. al. 2025. . J Clin Microbiol., 63:e00236-25.
Supplemental Article
- Banerjee R, Komarow L, et. al. 2021. . Clin Infect Dis., 73:e39-e46.
Presenters
- Saina Beitari, Ph.D., 91麻豆天美 CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
- Meng Pu, Ph.D., 91麻豆天美 CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, Texas Children's Hospital-Baylor College of Medicine.
Moderator
- Belkys S谩nchez, Ph.D., M.Sc., D(ABMM), Associate Director of the Microbiology Diagnostic Laboratory, Houston Methodist Hospital.
Discussion Panel
- Megan Amerson-Brown, Ph.D., D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP), Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- German Esparza, Professor, Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Agents, Scientific Lead, Proasecal Proficiency Testing Program, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
- William Miller, M.D., Infectious Disease Physician, Houston Methodist Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Houston Methodist Academic Institute.
Get the Basics Before This Webinar
Register for the Nov. 6 webinar on direct-from-blood rapid AST!
With an ever-expanding portfolio of FDA-cleared devices for rapid AST directly from positive blood cultures, microbiology laboratories have more choices than ever. From device selection to result reporting, this webinar will identify key points and pitfalls to consider when implementing a direct-from-sample rapid AST system for patient care.
This webinar is supported in part by .
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Continuing Education (CE) Credit
Please note that CEs are no longer offered for this program.
Want to Present or Join the Discussion?
91麻豆天美 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 91麻豆天美).
- 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麻豆天美 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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