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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 ASM members.

Next Session: Clinical Utility and Diagnostic Stewardship of Molecular Testing for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections—Dec. 10, 2024

Articles

  • Virk A, Strasburg A, et al. 2024. . Lancet Microbe 16:100928.
  • Plattner AS, Lockowitz CR, et al. 2024. . Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 13:196–202.
  • Markussen DL, Serigstad S, et al. . JAMA Netw Open. 7:e240830.

Presenters

  • Tina Bui-Bullock, Ph.D., CPEP Medical and Public Health °®¶¹´«Ã½ Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis.
  • Heather Colvin Binns, Ph.D., CPEP Medical and Public Health °®¶¹´«Ã½ Fellow, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital.
  • Thomas Sean, Ph.D., CPEP Medical and Public Health °®¶¹´«Ã½ Fellow, University of Rochester Medical Center.

Moderator

  • Belkys C. Sánchez, Ph.D., M.Sc., D(ABMM), Associate Director of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Diagnostic Laboratory, Houston Methodist Hospital.

Discussion Panel

  • Kimberly Claeys, Pharm.D., Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, University of Maryland Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
  • Rebekah Dumm, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Assistant Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University in St. Louis.
  • Denver Niles, M.D., D(ABMM), Associate Director of Medical °®¶¹´«Ã½ and Virology, Texas Children’s Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Please note that CEs are no longer offered for this program.

Want To Present or Join the Discussion?

ASM is looking for experts in the clinical laboratory to present and discuss relevant journal articles for its Clinical °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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

  • ASM membership required.
  • Preferred: A subject-matter expert in a clinical or public health lab, a laboratory director or a laboratory fellow.

Archives

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Contact Information

Nicole Jackson, njackson@asmusa.org