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 ASM members.

Sifting Through the Flora: Redefining Actionability in Respiratory Microbiology—Oct. 13, 2026

Article

• Claeys KC, Kenaa B, et al. 2025. Potential role of report nudging on diagnosis and treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a quantitative survey. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol., 5:e55.
• Jelic M, Weber M, et al. 2026. Improving the culture surrounding tracheal aspirates in mechanically ventilated children. J Clin Microbiol., 64:e00109-26.

Presenters

• Christina Cox, Ph.D., ASM CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, Mayo Clinic.
• Betty Wu, Ph.D., ASM CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, University of Rochester.

Moderator

• Saina Beitari, Ph.D., ASM CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Discussion Panel

• Jennifer Dien Bard, Ph.D., D(ABMM), FIDSA, FAAM, Chief of Clinical Operations, Director, Clinical Microbiology and Virology, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
• Christopher Doern, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director of Clinical Microbiology, Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
• Andrea Prinzi, Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP), Director of Scientists, Global Medical Affairs, bioMérieux, Inc.

Level of Instruction

Intermediate

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Each presentation is approved for 1.0 P.A.C.E. ®, California or Florida credit.

ASM is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E. ®) is an administrative system established to stimulate and serve as the quality assurance mechanism for continuing education programs offered to clinical laboratory professionals by ASCLS constituent societies, laboratory industry, government agencies, hospitals and educational organizations.

ASM is accredited by the California Department of Health to offer continuing education for California Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

ASM is accredited by the Florida Department of Health to offer continuing education for Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

Want to Present or Join the Discussion?

ASM is looking for experts in the clinical laboratory to present and discuss relevant journal articles for its Clinical Microbiology 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 ASM).
  • 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

• ASM 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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