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103: Emerging viruses pt. 1 Sep 07, 2023

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With all the information about viruses that we see coming out, what better than an episode about emerging viruses. Dr. Benjamin Pinsky and Dr. Ryan Relich, two experienced virologists, join the podcast to talk about viruses. Tune in to learn about the different type of viruses, mode of entry, diseases, and more. This is part one of a two-part series. Link to the Clinical Virology Symposium: https://asm.org/Events/Clinical-Virology-Symposium/Home

102: Talking Francisella: an interesting case Aug 31, 2023

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In this episode Dr. Ryan Relich and Dr. Kenneth Gavina join the podcast to talk about an article where Francisella tularensis spp. novicida was recovered from a blood culture. Are you familiar with this organism? What are the subspecies of Francisella tularensis? What are the biochemicals tested on it and their results? While most of us might never see this organism in our careers, being aware and prepared to recognize it is essential. We have to be prepared and have a plan in place. Tune in to learn more about this organism. Link to article: https://journals.asm.org/doi/pdf/10.1128/jcm.00787-22

101: Talking AMR: Beta-lactams Aug 24, 2023

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Season 3 kicks off with the second episode of the AMR sub-series—this time focusing on beta-lactam antibiotics. Luis and Dr. Andrea Prinzi are joined by Dr. Brian Raux, a pharmacist, to discuss beta-lactam drug classes, mechanism of action, intrinsic resistance, and CLSI guidance. A must-listen for anyone interested in antimicrobial resistance.

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Season 3: a preview and updates Aug 17, 2023

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Hi everyone. Just wanted to take some time to give you some previews of upcoming episodes. From viruses, to Franciscella, to the next episode of the AMR sub-series, Let's talk Micro is kicking off season 3 with some great episodes. Also don't miss the webinar that I am presenting next week on tools and resources in a Microbiology laboratory! Registration is free. Link to sign up for webinar: https://www.clinicallab.com/trends/the-transfusion-medicine-laboratory/2023-blood-microbiology-digital-forum-27034

100: Collaboration with Microbe Mail podcast: Hey Micro-There's a yeast in my culture Jul 18, 2023

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This episode is a collaboration with the Microbe Mail podcast. Dr. Vindana Chibabhair and I go over yeast in cultures: appropriate sources, significance, and pathogenicity versus normal flora. We also talk about instruments used to identify yeast, antifungals, and more... Check out the Microbe Mail podcast: https://microbemail.captivate.fm

99: Talking MLS with Dr. Melissa Jamerson Jul 13, 2023

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This episode features a conversation with Dr. Melissa Jamerson, chair of the Medical laboratory Sciences department at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Jamerson talks about the degrees offered for Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) at her institution, which include undergraduate and graduate. A new Masters degree with a concentration in Public Health Laboratories is starting this fall. What are the requirements for this degree? How does it differ from other Masters degrees in MLS? Tune in to find out...Link to VCU page: https://mls.chp.vcu.edu/programs/masters/

98: Talking AMR : An overview Jul 06, 2023

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This episode is the first episode in what is going to be an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) sub-series. Dr. Andrea Prinzi joins me in this series. Together we breakdown this complex topic. In this episode we start with an overview of the state of AMR, Dr. Prinzi provides some history, and we explain what the series is going to be about. Learning this information can be challenging for professionals, but we are going to break it down as simple as we can. Knowing and understanding this information is a crucial part of our job as Medical Laboratory Scientists. We will go over classes of antibiotics, mechanisms of action, resistance mechanisms and more. Hope you tune in.

97: Digital Parasitology Jun 29, 2023

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Digital technology is part of the laboratory. We see it on instruments in Urinalysis and Hematology where images such as those of cells are produced. What about Parasitology? Can it be used for it? Dr. Bobbi Pritt, from the Mayo Clinic Laboratory , joins the podcast to talk about it. An algorithm with Artificial Intelligence has been implemented in her lab for protozoa. How did it do? What are the components? Tune in to find out.

96: Live at ASM with the Microbe Moment podcast Jun 22, 2023

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This episode was recorded while at the American Society for Microbiology's (ASM) Microbe 2023. I went over what I liked about this conference as a first timer. I also talk more about other courses I took and my experience overall. Then I was joined by great company: Elizabeth Deyett and Jon Mitchell from the Microbe Moment, They have a podcast called the Microbe Moment with the Microbigals. They talk about the impact of microbes in life, provide historical perspectives, and more. They also attended the conference and Elizabeth actually presented a poster. Tune in to listen to this great conversation.....Link to the Microbe Moment's podcast and webpage: https://www.microbigals.com/the-microbe-moment-science-podcast

95: ASM Microbe 2023- Sessions, posters and more. Jun 22, 2023

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This episode was recorded while at the American Society for Microbiology's (ASM) Microbe 2023 at Houston. I go over my favorite posters, sessions and more. It was great connecting with fellow microbiologists. Great posters such as Shewanella and oysters, frogs and potential compounds, and more. Of course, as a podcaster I had to sit through an episode of Editors in conversation.

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