Measles Matters - Understanding the Outbreak and the Lab's Critical Role

Explore the critical aspects of measles virus pathogenicity, diagnostic approaches, and transmission control strategies in this comprehensive webinar presented by Dr. Benjamin T. Bradley, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah and Medical Director for ARUP Laboratories. Learn about the highly contagious nature of measles, a viral illness that can lead to severe complications including fatal pneumonia, as the United States faces its largest outbreak since the disease was declared eradicated in 2000. Examine the current measles outbreak that began in west Texas in early 2025 and has since spread across the United States, with case numbers continuing to grow. Understand how controlling measles spread depends on maintaining high vaccination coverage and ensuring prompt diagnosis of infected individuals. Discover the laboratory's critical role in measles detection and management through current diagnostic approaches and effective strategies to limit transmission. Gain insights from Dr. Bradley's extensive research experience in developing and implementing new assays for emerging and re-emerging public health threats, including his recent work on measles virus alongside previous studies on SARS-CoV-2, mpox, and influenza A(H5). Earn PACE credits by completing the webinar and following the certification process through Labroots.