American Society for Microbiology Courses

Staphylococcus Argenteus - Another Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus

Explore Staphylococcus argenteus, a coagulase-positive bacterium previously thought geographically limited. Learn about its identification, distribution, and clinical significance through expert discussions.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Antimalarial Drug-Resistance

Explore antimalarial drug resistance with expert Prof. Sir Nicholas White. Learn about resistance factors, genetic mechanisms, and future prevention strategies for Plasmodium species.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Microscopic Communities - Interdisciplinary Exploration of Microbes in the Classroom

Interdisciplinary exploration of microbes for K-12 students, fostering scientific inquiry and collaboration through hands-on activities and family events.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Beta-Lactam - Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations

Explore the evolution, mechanisms, and clinical applications of β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitors in combating antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, with insights on their development and future potential.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Reconciling Genotypic and Phenotypic Susceptibility Tests

Explore the challenges and strategies for reconciling conflicting phenotypic and genotypic susceptibility test results in clinical microbiology, with insights from experts on handling discrepancies and improving accuracy.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Creating a Successful Online Learning Environment

Strategies for effective online biology education: student feedback, research-based practices, communication, course design, accessibility, community building, and feedback mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Pandemic Built Environment

Explore microbiology of built environments during the pandemic, focusing on SARS-CoV-2 transmission indoors and strategies for safe indoor operations. Gain insights from experts on managing indoor spaces effectively.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Gaps in Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Diseases

Explore challenges in fungal disease diagnosis, rising threats, and advancements in testing methods with experts discussing gaps, methodologies, and future directions in fungal diagnostics.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Developing Non-Traditional Antibiotics

Explore innovative strategies against multidrug-resistant organisms, discussing efficacy, regulatory pathways, and potential of non-traditional antibiotics with expert Dr. John Rex.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Susceptibility Testing for Staphylococci Other Than S. Aureus

Explore complex susceptibility testing for staphylococci species, focusing on methicillin resistance detection methods, changing breakpoints, and accurate species identification using MALDI-TOF technology.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Synthetic Microbiology - A Conversation

Explore synthetic microbiology with experts, discussing its definition, interaction with systems biology, and potential research areas. Gain insights into this emerging field and its implications for future scientific advancements.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Vaccines for COVID-19 - A Critical Appraisal

Expert insights on COVID-19 vaccine development, clinical trials, and future implications. Dr. Carol Baker discusses unprecedented speed, key success factors, and lessons for future vaccine technologies.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A Bad Year with Great Papers in Clinical Microbiology

Explore key clinical microbiology research from 2020, including COVID-19 testing innovations, metagenomics advances, and emerging antibiotic resistance, as discussed by journal editors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

COVID-19 - Clinical Labs in the Media Spotlight

Experts discuss media coverage of COVID-19 diagnostic testing, exploring its impact on public perception, the role of social media, and collaboration between reporters and clinical microbiologists for accurate reporting.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Total Laboratory Automation in Clinical Microbiology - Editors in Conversation

Explore total laboratory automation in clinical microbiology, its benefits, implementation challenges, and impact on workflow, staff, and patient care through expert insights and discussions.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk