American Society for Microbiology Courses

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

Fermentative Food Microbiome

Explore the fascinating world of fermentative food microbiomes, from cheese to other fermented products. Learn about new technologies, metabolomics, and the future of fermented food microbiology.

• YouTube
• 41 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

The Use of Remdesivir Against SARS-CoV-2 - New Perspectives on Antimicrobial Agents

Explore remdesivir's use against SARS-CoV-2, including its rationale, clinical data, and future studies. Gain insights from experts on this FDA-approved COVID-19 treatment and its place in therapy.

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

Discovering New Antibiotics - Editors in Conversation

Explore modern antibiotic discovery challenges, strategies against resistant pathogens, and innovative approaches to combat the antibiotic crisis in this insightful conversation with microbiology experts.

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

The Dearth of Antibiotic Development

Experts discuss the antibiotic development crisis, exploring reasons for the decline, new initiatives, and strategies to revitalize the pipeline and combat antimicrobial resistance.

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

Detection of Carbapenemases - Editors in Conversation

Explore carbapenemase detection methods, clinical significance, and practical advice for labs. Expert insights on antibiotic resistance, enzyme classification, and testing strategies for effective patient care and laboratory decision-making.

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

New Vancomycin Guidelines

Expert discussion on updated vancomycin guidelines for severe S. aureus infections, covering rationale, challenges, and implementation strategies for improved patient outcomes in antimicrobial therapy.

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

Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19

Experts discuss COVID-19 laboratory testing, covering antigen and antibody tests, point-of-care options, regulatory aspects, and strategies to increase testing capacity.

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

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Journal - Past, Present and Future

Explore Lou Rice's career, insights on antimicrobial research, and his decade-long editorship of the AAC Journal in this engaging conversation about the field's evolution and future.

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