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Join Lars F. Westblade, Ph.D., D(ABMM), renowned co-author of the new ASM Press/Wiley title, Larone's Medically Important Fungi: A Guide to Identification, 7th Edition, in an insightful, free webinar covering medically important yeasts.

Yeast infections pose a significant threat to morbidity and mortality. Understanding their pivotal role in infectious diseases and mastering their identification in the clinical microbiology laboratory is crucial for infectious diseases practitioners and clinical microbiologists alike. During this webinar, Westblade will dive into vital clinical identification and antifungal susceptibility testing concepts, tailored for budding mycologists. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge! 

Meet the Speaker

Lars F. Westblade, Ph.D., D(ABMM)
Lars F. Westblade, Ph.D., D(ABMM), is the Director of the Clinical Microbiology Service at New York-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center and associate professor at Weill Cornell Medicine with a primary appointment in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and a secondary appointment in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine.


Westblade is also co-author of the ASM Press/Wiley title, Larone's Medically Important Fungi: A Guide to Identification, 7th Edition. Get the book! ASM members save 20% at checkout when using the member promo code. Are you a member and need the code? Contact service@asmusa.org for assistance.


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