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.

Hepatitis C—March 10, 2026

Articles

• Haukoos J, Rothman RE, et al. 2025. Hepatitis C Screening in Emergency Departments: The DETECT Hep C Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 334:497–507.
• Helm EW, Kim HN, et al. 2026. Optimizing hepatitis C virus testing in the era of point-of-care RNA diagnostics. J Clin Microbiol., 64:e01259-25.

Presenters

• Lydia Mendoza, Ph.D., ASM CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, University of Maryland.
• Emily Puumala, Ph.D., ASM CPEP Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, Mayo Clinic.

Moderator

• Richard Smith, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Manager of Scientific Affairs, Hologic, Inc.

Discussion Panel

• Alex Greninger, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., MPhil, Professor, Division Head of Infectious Disease Diagnostics, University of Washington.
• Emily Helm, M.D., Ph.D., PGY2 Resident in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Clinical Pathology Track, University of Washington.
• Linda Styer, Ph.D., Director, Bloodborne Viruses Laboratory, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health.

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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