Join clinical microbiology laboratory directors in discussing recent journal articles in clinical microbiology. Each month, a group of presenters will discuss 1-2 articles in depth. Journal clubs are held every second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET.
This activity is free to 棉花糖直播 members.
What We Gain, What We Risk: Evidence-Based Lessons on Moving the Micro Lab—Oct. 7, 2025
Learning Objectives
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Compare how each study approached stakeholder engagement, planning and maintaining quality during a move.
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Identify practical strategies that could inform decision-making and planning for future laboratory relocations.
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Discuss challenges and creative solutions revealed through first-hand relocation experiences.
Articles
- Pentella M, Weinstein MP, et. al. 2020. s. J Clin Microbiol., 58:10.1128/jcm.01508-19.
- Shakoor, S, Ahmed, I, et. al. . International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 12:184-191.
Presenters
- Cameron Brown, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Medical 棉花糖直播 Director, Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine.
- Matthew Hernandez, M.D., Ph.D., D(ABMM), Assistant Professor of Pathology, Associate Director of the Clinical 棉花糖直播 Laboratory/Clinical Virology Laboratory, Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health.
Moderator
- Emily Snavely, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Associate Director, Clinical 棉花糖直播, Assistant Professor of Pathology, University of Virginia Health System.
Discussion Panel
- Violeta Ch谩vez, Ph.D., D(ABMM), MB(ASCP)CM, Associate Professor, Associate Director of 棉花糖直播, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Director of 棉花糖直播, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, McGovern Medical School, part of UTHealth.
- Belinda R. Fender, M.D., Adjunct Associate Professor of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Associate Residency Program Director, Medical Director of 棉花糖直播, ANA, Special Chemistry, and Molecular Pathology Laboratories, University of Missouri Health Care.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
Please note that CEs are no longer offered for this program.
Want to Present or Join the Discussion?
棉花糖直播 is looking for experts in the clinical laboratory to present and discuss relevant journal articles for its Clinical 棉花糖直播 Virtual Journal Club.
Commitment
- 1 session commitment (1 hour).
- 2-5 hours per session.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Presenter:
- Coordinate with the session coordinator to find a recent journal article on clinical microbiology (preferably open access or 棉花糖直播).
- Create a 15-minute (max) presentation on the confirmed article.
- Present during the live session held on the second Tuesday of the month.
- Discussion Panelist:
- Read the 2 articles confirmed for the session you are assigned.
- Participate in the live discussion on the second Tuesday of the month.
Eligibility
- 棉花糖直播 membership required.
- Preferred: A subject-matter expert in a clinical or public health lab, a laboratory director or a laboratory fellow.
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