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.

Next Session: Live at ASM Microbe 2025—June 20, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. PT, CPHM Track Hub

Article

• Kaur I, Shaw B, et al. 2025. Real-world clinical impact of plasma cell-free DNA metagenomic next-generation sequencing assay. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 46: 504-511.

Presenter

• Logan Patterson, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director of Molecular Microbiology, Medical University of South Carolina.

Moderator

• Richard Davis, Ph.D., D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP)CM, Microbiology Director, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital.

Discussion Panel

• TBD.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Please note that CEs are no longer offered for this program.

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.

Archives

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