American Society for Microbiology Courses

Leveraging Microbes to Address Humanity's Biggest Problems

Explore how microbes can be harnessed to tackle global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, offering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Global Preclinical Antibacterial Pipeline - Editors in Conversation

Explore the global preclinical antibacterial pipeline, discussing progress, challenges, and opportunities in antibiotic discovery with WHO expert Valeria Gigante and AAC Editor Cesar Arias.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eradication of the Guinea Worm - Projected Extinction and Infectious Disease Programs

Explore Guinea worm disease eradication efforts, projected extinction, and the Carter Center's infectious disease programs with Adam Weiss, director of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Antimicrobial Resistance - Protecting the Microbiome from Antimicrobials and Disinfectants

Explore the vital role of beneficial bacteria in health and learn strategies to protect the microbiome while combating antimicrobial resistance through targeted treatments and innovative approaches.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Effects of Specifications Grading in a Cell Biology Course

Exploring the impact of specifications grading on student learning and attitudes in cell biology, with insights on implementation and effectiveness from experienced educators.

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

COVID-19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis - The Other CAPA

Explore COVID-19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CAPA), its prevalence, identification challenges, and diagnostic approaches. Learn from experts about recent research and optimal detection methods for this serious complication in ICU patients.

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

Phages as Therapeutic Tools Against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria

Explore bacteriophages as potential therapeutic tools against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, discussing clinical applications, challenges, and future prospects with leading experts in the field.

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

Antiracist Opportunities in JMBE - Considerations for DEI

Explore antiracist opportunities in microbiology education, focusing on DEI considerations, institutional ideas, and practical approaches to address racial and ethnic biases in academia.

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

Critical Review of the Antibacterial Pipeline

Análisis crítico de la OMS sobre el desarrollo de antibacterianos, explorando agentes tradicionales y no tradicionales, moduladores en desarrollo clínico y actividad contra patógenos prioritarios, micobacterias y C. difficile.

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

Testing for COVID-19 During the Age of Omicron

Explore Omicron's impact on COVID-19 testing, including rapid antigen and PCR tests, specimen collection, lab resources, and genome sequencing methods. Gain insights from experts on adapting testing strategies.

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

Impact of COVID-19 Curricular Shifts on Learning Gains on the Microbiology for Health Sciences Concept Inventory

Explore COVID-19's impact on microbiology education through concept inventory analysis, examining learning gains, curricular shifts, and student misconceptions in health sciences.

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

Treatment of Acinetobacter spp. Infections

Experts discuss urgent public health issue of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter infections, exploring current treatments, new drugs, and strategies for managing this challenging bacterial threat.

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

The Latest in Synthetic Microbiology

Explore advancements in synthetic biology for microbiology research, including new technologies, applications, and future directions. Gain insights from experts on leveraging these tools for various experiments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Neglected Tropical Diseases Update

Explore neglected tropical diseases' global impact, innovative treatments, and vaccine development with Prof. Hotez. Learn about mass treatment strategies and efforts to combat these widespread yet overlooked conditions.

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

Innovation in a Time of Crisis - Adapting Active Learning Approaches for Remote Biology Courses

Strategies for adapting active learning approaches in remote biology education, focusing on innovative techniques to engage students and maintain educational quality during crisis situations.

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