Podcasts about clinical microbiologist

In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, Jonathan Sackier sits down with Jose Alexander, Clinical Microbiologist and Director of Microbiology at AdventHealth Orlando, to explore the cutting edge of infectious disease diagnostics. From next-generation sequencing to rapid tests for brain-eating amoeba, Alexander shares insights into the latest innovations shaping the field, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, and the future of microbiology diagnostics. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:55 – Alexander's introduction to microbiology 05:42 – Developing a rapid test for a brain-eating amoeba 09:40 – Where is this amoeba found? 12:13 – Next-generation sequencing in infectious disease 14:36 – Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype/genotype service 17:06 – Vaccine hesitancy 19:03 – Antimicrobial resistance 22:02 – The discovery of a novel variant of Klebsiella pneumoniae 24:32 – The clinical use of bacteriophages 27:01 – The future of the field 28:41 – Alexander's three wishes for healthcare

In this episode Vin talks to experienced microbiologist Dr Jennifer Coetzee about an increasingly urgent issue: multidrug-resistant infections. With resistance to common antibiotics on the rise, the need for novel treatment agents has never been more pressing. Dr. Coetzee shares her insights on the latest treatments making headway in the fight against multidrug-resistant infections.About our Guest: Jennifer Coetzee is a qualified as a Clinical Microbiologist from University of Witwatersrand and spent time working as a Consultant at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Currently working as a Consultant Microbiologist in the Clinical Microbiology and Molecular biology departments of Ampath's National Reference Laboratory in Centurion, Gauteng. A member of South African Society of Clinical Microbiology (SASCM) as well as European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID).Research interests include documenting the emergence of carbapenemases in South Africa, and the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections.WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on:Instagram: Microbe_MailX/Twitter: @microbemailFacebook: MicrobeMailTiktok: @microbe.mailWatch this episode on our new YouTube channel: Microbe MailE-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com

Dr Tara Anderson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, details Rotary's All Day Breakfast today for World Polio Day. Brendan Blomeley, Mayor of Clarence City Council, is this week's Mayor on the Air, getting fired up about the Kangaroo Bay hotel being granted major project status. And, Leanne Murdock from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Tasmania puts the call out for 250 more Hobart donors this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juan shared his amazing journey of how he was already helping people in his role which led to him now doing it officially. We talked bout self-care, rituals, looking after us first and so much more. Juan has a Biomedical Science background and worked as a Biomedical Scientist for over 20 years as a Clinical Microbiologist, training and mentoring new trainee scientists at various NHS Hospitals.His transition to therapy and coaching was smooth because of the transferable skills gained while dealing with human emotions and behaviour at work.Juan retrained as a Solution-focused Therapist ‚ Clinical Hypnotherapist and Performance Coaching with NLP he combines his wealth of experience to help his clients with the mind-body connection.Juan's Solution Focused Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Coaching Services offer a structured effective approach based on the model that our thoughts and perceptions influence our responses, feelings and actions.His Solution Focused Therapy Programme is a cutting-edge, all-encompassing coaching programme that combines Hypnotherapy, Neuropsychology and the most up-to-date Neuroscience Coaching Methods.This specialist mix offers a thorough approach to both personal and professional development, enabling my clients to overcome challenges, reprocess chronic pain and realise their full potential, by effecting long-lasting change and empowering them with a new, positive way of being.He helps his clients uncover and remove what is holding them back such as success barriers, negative behaviours and limiting beliefs to help them to achieve the changes they deserve.His combination therapy program works directly with the subconscious mind which is where the root of our problems are. He guides his clients to find the solutions they have been searching.

Doctors across Canada are warning that the measles is spreading. There's concern the highly contagious disease is beginning to spread in communities, with only a handful of cases being linked to travel. Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Clinical Microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital and the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss why we are seeing a resurgence of this dangerous disease.

Gonorrhea remains one of the more common sexually transmitted infections. In North America, the number of reported cases has generally risen for over ten years, with interruptions in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by returns to rising rates of infection. Under the selective pressure of antimicrobial treatment, antimicrobial resistance has risen, which has led to limited options for treatment Today, we will be discussing antimicrobial resistance in N. gonorrhoeae, including these questions:     •    How accurate is gradient diffusion susceptibility testing when compared to agar-dilution results?     •    Should we use analysis of whole genome sequencing results or agar dilution phenotypic results as the gold-standard for antibiotic susceptibility testing of N. gonorrhoeae?     •    What is the utility of beta-lactamase testing for predicting penicillin susceptibility results in N. gonorrhoeae?   Guests: Dr. Tanis Dingle, Clinical Microbiologist at Alberta Precision Laboratories and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Angela Ma., Clinical Microbiologist at Public Health Ontario. Link: Use of genome sequencing to resolve differences in gradient diffusion and agar dilution antimicrobial susceptibility testing performance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates in Alberta, Canada This episode of Editors in Conversation is brought to you by the Journal of Clinical Microbiology and hosted by JCM Editor in Chief, Alex McAdam and Dr. Elli Theel. JCM is available at https://jcm.asm.org and on https://twitter.com/JClinMicro. Visit journals.asm.org/journal/jcm to read articles and/or submit a manuscript. Follow JCM on Twitter via @JClinMicro

For World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2023, we are focusing on setting up antimicrobial stewardship in low and middle income settings with limited resources and a high burden of antimicrobial resistance. About our Guest: Prenika Jaglal is a Clinical Microbiologist having obtained an FC Path(Micro) and a Master's degree at UKZN. She is currently based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, at the National Health Laboratory Services and is also has a joint appointment at the University of the Witwatersrand as an undergraduate/postgraduate lecturer. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.comTwitter: @microbemail Instagram: Microbe_Mail Facebook: Microbe Mail

In this episode, Jose Alexander, M.D., Clinical Microbiologist & Director of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology for AdventHealth Orlando, discusses the work he and his team has done over the past 10 months running several experiments on their recently developed brain-eating amoeba test to further improve its results. The result is an extended viable testing window, which allows for simplified shipping and accelerates diagnosis, ultimately improving patient outcomes. He also shares advice for leaders and much more!

Dr Iain Abbott, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist at The Alfred, discusses bacterial infections, antibiotic treatment, and antibiotic resistance; Professor Lisa Gold, Health Economist and leader of research into the economics of maternal and child health at Deakin Health Economics, canvasses the economics of family healthcare; and the team unpack a recent study on brain stimulation techniques to treat adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). With presenters Nurse Epipen, Dr Miss Understood, and Dr Moto.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

If infectious diseases and public health is your thing then you've come to the right place! Joining us on this episode is Clinical Microbiologist, Science Communicator, and Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Andrea Prinzi. Dr. Prinzi studied at the University of Colorado and went on to develop and run several microbiology educational programs. In 2018, she was handed the American Society for Clinical Pathologists 40 Under Forty award, and today, she serves as Medical Science Liaison at bioMérieux. Our guest tells us when she first became interested in public health and what prompted her to stay in the field. She shares the public health issue that she is most passionate about and explains why infectious diseases are one of the most important aspects of public health. We discuss why science communication needs to improve and debate the validity of testing kits, before Dr. Andrea clarifies how her knowledge of public health helps her take better care of her community. Epidemiology is becoming ever-significant, critical appraisals are fundamentally important, and real-world evidence is a rapidly growing field. If you'd like to find out why, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

This episode features Dr. Jose Alexander, Director - Clinical Microbiologist for AdventHealth Central Florida. In this conversation, he expands on his focus on brain-eating amoebas & how he and his team were able to use protocols from COVID-19 to better the testing & treatment for those infected.

A high index of suspicion based on vaccination status, travel and exposure history will help raise a red flag Whilst awaiting confirmation of the throat swab culture result, reaching out early to your local infectious disease expert is highly advised GPs are once again at the forefront of identifying, treating and ensuring that we commence the appropriate public health interventions Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 22 mins Guest: A/Prof Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist; Director of Infectious Diseases, Mater Hospital; Lecturer, University of Queensland; Principal Investigator and Medical Director, Nucleus Network Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intravenous lines are an integral component of modern medical care. Can we imagine delivering care without it? However, they are not without harm. On this episode, host Dr Vindana Chibabhai talks to Dr Molebogeng Kolojane about catheter related bloodstream infections - what they are, risk factors, diagnosis, management...and of course, preventing them! About our Guest: Dr Molebogeng Kolojane is a Clinical Microbiologist at the National Health Laboratory Service and a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. She is based at the Infection Control Services Laboratory (ICSL) at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) in South Africa. Molebogeng is practicing as an outreach pathologist in the Johannesburg West Rand and Ekurhuleni District hospitals. Her special interests are in Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and is involved in outbreak investigation, establishing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in outreach health care facilities and supports laboratories in district hospitals. http://www.linkedin.com/in/molebogeng-conradine-kolojane-18b412124 (www.linkedin.com/in/molebogeng-conradine-kolojane-18b412124) Visit the Microbe Mail https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ (website) to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaP3aUNkjrgOxR8Ei6UaEw (Microbe Mail) Instagram: https://instagram.com/https:/www.instagram.com/microbe_mail/ (Microbe_Mail)  Pinterest: @mailmicrobe Twitter: @microbemail

New advice on when to vaccinate after COVID infection Coronary emergencies after vaccination, hepatitis in children - cause for concern Ba5 update   Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 32 mins Guest: A/Prof Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist; Director of Infectious Diseases, Mater Hospital; Lecturer, University of Queensland; Principal Investigator and Medical Director, Nucleus Network   Register for our upcoming FREE WEBCAST! Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapid molecular tests may assist in management of patients and assist in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, but they can be overused or misused. In order to optimise the test, there are a few do's and dont's when considering introducing these tests or requesting these tests. About our Guest: Dr Mohamed Said is a Clinical Microbiologist based at the National Health Laboratory Services Tshwane Academic Laboratory in Pretoria, South Africa. He is also a senior consultant at the Department of Medical Microbiology at the University of Pretoria since 2016. He did his undergraduate training at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa and completed specialist training at the University of Pretoria. He is actively involved in training of specialists in the field of Medical Microbiology and also supervises Science students. He serves on numerous committees within the National Health Laboratory Services as well as the Pharmacy and therapeutics committee of the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. He has published in peer reviewed journals in the fields of rapid molecular diagnostics, Group B Streptococcus disease and infection prevention and control. Dr Said has also presented his work at numerous national and international conferences in the forms of posters and oral presentations. Currently he is pursuing a PHD in the field of neonatal sepsis due to Group B Streptococcus. Visit the Microbe Mail https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ (website) to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaP3aUNkjrgOxR8Ei6UaEw (Microbe Mail) Instagram: https://instagram.com/https:/www.instagram.com/microbe_mail/ (Microbe_Mail)  Pinterest: @mailmicrobe

In this Healthed lecture, hear from Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, A/Prof Paul Griffin, on how this mosquito-transmitted disease has already killed a handful of people, and is likely to become more common, courtesy of record-breaking rainfall and warm temperatures. Pigs are the animal host of the virus, and already at least 20 Australian farms have been found to have the infection among their livestock, raising concerns that the virus could spread to the country's millions of feral pigs. Fortunately, there is an effective vaccine which health professionals will need to know about as it will soon be made widely available to those at risk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ba2, Deltacron, Omicron and other variants The winter booster - for which patients? An update on the other vaccines and the COVID antivirals Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 34 mins Guest: A/Prof Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist; Director of Infectious Diseases, Mater Hospital; Lecturer, University of Queensland; Principal Investigator and Medical Director, Nucleus Network Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One important challenge that ASCP is taking on is the notion of visibility of the laboratory.  What do successful clinical pathology lab directors do to bring the laboratory ‘out of the basement' and advocate for the profession with colleagues, hospital leadership and the public at large? And what skills do they lean on to manage their labs successfully and achieve a healthy work-life balance? On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Dan Milner and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Dr. Sarah Riley, PhD, DABCC, FACB, Clinical Chemist, Toxicologist, and Director of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Ramy Arnaout, MD, PhD, Clinical Microbiologist, Clinical Informaticist, Computational Immunologist, and Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology Laboratories at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Dr. Nicole Pecora, MD, PhD, Medical Microbiologist and Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, who share their life hacks for clinical pathology. Our panelists discuss what we can do to increase the visibility of the CP laboratory. They address the informatics and business skills that aren't emphasized enough in clinical pathology training and explain how they engage with colleagues to manage their respective labs successfully. Listen in forinsight on setting boundaries based on what's really important to you to achieve work-life balance. Topics Covered · How to increase the visibility of the clinical pathology lab with colleagues, hospital administrators and the general public· Our panelists' thoughts on diagnostic management teams and the benefits to the clinical team of going on rounds  · Why networking is essential to becoming a ‘member of the community' as clinical pathologists· How forming communities of practice and developing an elevator speech can help us get a ‘seat at the table'· Why every clinical pathologist needs to be an ambassador for the profession and how to advocate for CP with hospital leadership· The informatics and business skills that aren't emphasized enough in clinical pathology training· Insight on achieving work-life balance by separating your personal and professional lifeConnect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. RileyDr. Riley at Saint Louis University Dr. Riley on Twitter Connect with Dr. ArnaoutDr. Arnaout at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dr. Arnaout on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. PecoraDr. Pecora at Brigham and Women's HospitalDr. Pecora on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Milner & Ms. SwailsDr. Milner on Twitter Ms. Swails on Twitter Resources Inside the Lab in the ASCP Store 

There are so many misconceptions about the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections!   On this episode of Microbe Mail, host Vindana Chibabhai speaks to Dr Marianne Black – a Clinical Microbiologist about the 12 myths of UTIs. Marianne is based at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital NHLS Microbiology Laboratory.   YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGTyjacbfsLXOIjh943mRjJDOYzmYLry_xPMMRma6d1EVrog/viewform?usp=pp_url (HERE!!) About our Guest: Dr Marianne Black holds an FCPath and MMed in Microbiology, and is a pathologist and lecturer in the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (University of the Witwatersrand), based at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. She is a member of Charlotte Maxeke and Nelson Mandela Children's hospital AMS committees. She previously held the position of pathologist at the NHLS mycobacteriology referral laboratory in Braamfontein (2016 – 2019). LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-black-34ba66102/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-black-34ba66102/) Visit the Microbe Mail https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ (website) to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaP3aUNkjrgOxR8Ei6UaEw (Microbe Mail) Instagram: https://instagram.com/https:/www.instagram.com/microbe_mail/ (Microbe_Mail) 

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Episode 50- Dampness and Mold Hypersensitivity Syndrome (DMHS) Explained  Dr. Tamara TuuminenDr. Tamara Tuuminen, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Microbiologist, Adjunct Professor, and Principal Investigator for ISLAB Mikkeli at the University of Helinski, Finland. After her experiences with falling ill from toxic mold in her workplace, her research shifted towards understanding more about the health effects of exposures to building dampness and mold. She has studied the subject extensively and is one of the rare physician scientists that understands  hypersensitization from exposures. In this episode Dr. Tuuminen provides our audience with an in depth presentation of her research findings and how DMHS differs from CFS, TILT, and CIRS diagnoses. She also provides recommendations on how to recover from exposures. Want to contribute to our efforts? Visit our GoFundMe page to donate today: gofund.me/daf1233e Transcript: https://bit.ly/3rlMzxh Click here to obtain this show's resources page: https://bit.ly/3F93LLeFind us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group:  bitly.com/exposingmoldeducationSponsors: Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic and  All American Restoration,  the first and only mold remediation company in the country specializing in remediating mold for people with underlying health conditions or mold sensitivities. They've quickly become the most recommended remediation company  from doctors and mold inspectors nationwide. Pick up your copy of Michael Rubino's book, “The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Remediation, " here: https://amzn.to/3t7wtaUMymycolab specializes in a precise form of mycotoxin testing by analyzing a patient's IgG and IgE antibodies in a blood serum sample, producing results you can trust. Visit mymycolab.com to order your test today.Support the show (https://www.gofund.me/daf1233e)

The threat of Covid is far from over - and neither is the national vaccination roll-out. Jacinda Ardern has made a plea to New Zealanders who were vaccinated at least four months ago to start receiving their booster shots. She's encouraging people in Auckland to take advantage of walk-in centres, like the Auckland Airport Park and Ride facility on Verissimo Drive in Māngere. Otago University clinical microbiologist and virologist Dr Anja Werno told Tim Dower it's also important parents get their children vaccinated when paediatric vaccinations begin later this month. LISTEN ABOVE 

Do you sometimes look at a Microbiology report and wonder if the microbiologist made up the tongue-twister of a microbe name you're reading on the report? In this episode, we unpack the differences between contaminants, commensals and colonisers in the common specimen types – urine, respiratory samples and blood cultures. Spotlight feature: mini microbe message Visit the Microbe Mail https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ (website) to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaP3aUNkjrgOxR8Ei6UaEw (Microbe Mail) Instagram: https://instagram.com/https:/www.instagram.com/microbe_mail/ (Microbe_Mail)  Guest: Dr Yogandree Ramsamy   Dr Yogandree Ramsamy is a Clinical Microbiologist at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. Dr Ramsamy is extremely passionate about AMR and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). Currently a member of several local and international committees related to Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Infection Prevention and Control, Dr Ramsamy is committed to the fight against AMR. Appointed by the Head of Health in KZN to serve on the KZN Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Committee, Dr Ramsamy engages with various stakeholders to promote the concept of AMS within the KZN public health sector in line with the South African National AMR Strategy. As a lecturer and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of KwaZulu-Natal reviewing Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) in a One Health perspective, she is passionate about making a difference and contributing to academic progress. Creating awareness of a bleak future without the prospects of lifesaving antimicrobials, mentoring up and coming individuals who are equally passionate about saving antimicrobials for future generations is one of her greatest ambitions.

From Friday, 3000 essential workers who cross Auckland's borders will be subject to weekly covid saliva testing. The government says it is close to striking a deal with a provider to roll this out. Truckies and others in the freight industry say they still don't have clarity around what the rules are and how they'll comply with them. Saliva testing of border and MIQ workers has been in place for several weeks now. The contract for that work was awarded to Asia Pacific Healthcare Group, which tests around 830 workers. Dr James Ussher is a Clinical Microbiologist with one of APHG's labs - Southern Community Laboratories, and also Associate Professor at Otago University.

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We are hardly even done with the Covid-19 pandemic, but scientists are warning that something far worse is round the corner. We talk about this with Professor Peter Collignon, an Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, and a World Health Organization expert on antibiotic resistance.

In this Episode: Nasopharyngeal swab is still the gold standard What about false positives and weak positives? Understanding the saliva test, point of care tests Case 1: Mild/moderate symptoms, first COVID-19 test is negative, when should the next test be done? Case 2: Very mild symptoms, positive COVID-19 test, what next? Case 3: Contact with confirmed COVID-19 case, asymptomatic, should they be tested, any other action? How accurate are the global figures for confirmed cases? Any new tests on the horizon? Host: Dr David Lim, GP Guest: Dr Michael Wehrhahn, Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease Physician, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology. Total time:  38 mins FREE Webcast! Tuesday, 25 August 2020 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Register Now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode: A substantial proportion of those who have had COVID-19, experience health issues many weeks and months after the acute infection As part of the clinical approach, ask about level of energy and general function, “brain fog”…mental clarity and general pain Mental health, shortness of breath are important issues to monitor for It will be a multidisciplinary challenge and specialist opinion will often be needed, but GPs will be central players in this process Host: Dr David Lim, GP Guest: Dr Jim Newcombe, Infectious Diseases Physician, Clinical Microbiologist; Royal North Shore Hospital, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology Total time: 38 mins   FREE Webcast! Tuesday, 25 August 2020 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Register Now!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode: Case 1: Mild/moderate symptoms, first COVID-19 test is negative, when should the next test be done? Case 2: Very mild symptoms, positive COVID-19 test, what next? Case 3: Contact with confirmed COVID-19 case, asymptomatic, should they be tested, any other action? How accurate are the global figures for confirmed cases? Any new tests on the horizon? Host: Dr David Lim, GP Guest: Dr Michael Wehrhahn, Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease Physician, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology. Total time:  17 mins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode: Nasopharyngeal swab is still the gold standard What about false positives and weak positives? Understanding the saliva test, point of care tests Host: Dr David Lim, GP Guest: Dr Michael Wehrhahn, Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease Physician, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology. Total time:  23 mins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the number of cases increasing daily, will we ever find a solution? Host Ethan Astaneh, speaks with Dr. Gary Wong and Dr. Rob Kozak about the process, the challenges and the journey to creating a vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. Kozak is a Clinical Microbiologist working out of Sunnybrook in Toronto. It was his team that isolated the COVID-19 virus, making the vaccine possible. Dr. Wong is a Virologist and faculty member of Infectious Disease Research at the University of Laval. He's currently in China where he traveled to work on the frontlines, running a testing centre near Hubei, while studying the virus. Focused on COVID-19 now, both worked on the team that developed the Ebola vaccine and provide a unique perspective on creating a vaccine in the midst of a pandemic.    For More Information on this Week's Episode, Visit: www.NicolaWealth.com/Category/Podcasts   Disclaimer: This presentation contains the current opinions of the presenter and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax or specific investment advice. Please speak to your NWM advisor regarding your unique situation. Forecasts, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary research and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. NWM Fund returns are quoted net of fund-level expenses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investments contain risk and may gain or lose value. Projected returns are estimates only. Returns are not guaranteed. NWM is registered as a Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer and Investment Fund Manager with the required provincial securities' commissions in Canada.  

David Dance from our LOMWRU unit in Laos tells us about his research on bacterial infections in Laos, particularly melioidosis David Dance is a Clinical Microbiologist supporting the work of LOMWRU (Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital Wellcome Trust Research Unit) on bacterial infections of importance to public health in Laos. He is particularly interested in all aspects of melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei) infection, especially gaining a greater understanding of the global distribution of the disease and the environmental factors that underpin its distribution. Laos is seing a growing number of melioidosis, a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium that lived in the environment. Meliolidosis is a disease greatly under-recognised and treatment is specific, making it a major threat to farmers in developing countries. A better understanding of the prevalence of this infection and how it spreads allows us to better target prevention and treatment.

David Dance from our LOMWRU unit in Laos tells us about his research on bacterial infections in Laos, particularly melioidosis David Dance is a Clinical Microbiologist supporting the work of LOMWRU (Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital Wellcome Trust Research Unit) on bacterial infections of importance to public health in Laos. He is particularly interested in all aspects of melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei) infection, especially gaining a greater understanding of the global distribution of the disease and the environmental factors that underpin its distribution. Laos is seing a growing number of melioidosis, a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium that lived in the environment. Meliolidosis is a disease greatly under-recognised and treatment is specific, making it a major threat to farmers in developing countries. A better understanding of the prevalence of this infection and how it spreads allows us to better target prevention and treatment.