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Dr. McCarter's presentation and question & answer session have been archived.

Parasites and Foodborne Illness

Stay up-to-date on norovirus by visiting the new norovirus website launched by CDC’s Division of Viral Diseases.

State Public Health Lab Emergency Contacts

The Emergency Contact Directory for State Public Health Laboratories has been updated.

Emerging Markets: The Public Health Lab Perspective

Dr. Yun F. Wang addresses key issues and challenges faced by labs in an emerging market.

Spring issue of The Loop, the newsletter of the NRCM, now available online.

Saving the World with Microbes: A Summer Happy Hour Series

Join ASM for a Summer Happy Hour Series exploring the role of microbiology in our world.  Each session will feature dynamic speakers,...

Certify your expertise in microbiology with NRCM certification; deadline August 1.

NRCM certification is a tangible credential and it certifies expertise in the following areas: biological safety; food safety and quality;...

ASM Teleconference: What Does A Culture of Safety Mean in a Clinical Microbiology Lab : May 16 ...

Visit asmaudio.org for more information and to register.

New issue of the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE) now available!

The May 2012 issue of the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE) is now available. Access to JMBE is...

Drug-resistant bacteria go undetected

Poor training in use of tests allows superbugs to evade surveillance.

IBM launches Clinical Genomics, cancer analytics platform

IBM on Thursday launched an analytics platform designed to offer personalized treatments for cancer patients.

Energetic Microbiologist-Turned-Ambassador Puts Out a Call to Action for Medical Laboratory Volunteers for Haiti, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic

From volunteer services, to replaced equipment, to outdated NCCLS materials, anything can be of help in poor countries where no...

Rapid Tests Good for Ruling in Flu Diagnosis

Rapid influenza tests appear to be good at homing in on an influenza diagnosis, although a negative result does not...

New Disinfection Technique for Hospital Rooms Will Be Useful to Clinical Pathology Laboratories

Theres a new technology that bears great promise for improving existing methods of disinfecting hospital rooms and health facilities, including...

Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter - May 2012

The May issue of the Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter has been published by the Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities. Read...

Clinical Microbiology Issues Update - April/May 2012

The April/May issue of the Clinical Microbiology Issues Update has been published by the Office of Public Affairs. Read more...

ASM Celebrates National Laboratory Professionals Week

The ASM is a sponsor of the National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2012 and offers tips on how to enhance...

e-Public Policy Update - April 2012

The April issue of the e-Public Policy Update has been posted by the Office of Public Affairs. Read more...

Federal Funding for FY 2013 - Biomedical and Life Sciences Research

A compilation of ASM FY 2013 funding recommendations for federal agencies that support biomedical and life sciences research and public...

What Does A Culture of Safety Mean in a Clinical Microbiology Lab? (T118)

Speaker: Rebecca T. Horvat, Ph.D.; Univ. of Kansas Medical Ctr., Kansas City, KS Summary of Session: Review safe practices while working...

American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology Application Deadline

American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology (ABMLI). Certifies immunologists at the doctoral level. Board-certified immunologists are adjudged capable to direct...

ICAAC Late-Breaker Abstracts

Late-Breaker Abstract Submission Opens June 1, 2012

Understanding Detection Capability for Quantitative IVD Assays

June 7, 2012 • 1:00–2:00 PM ET James F. Pierson-Perry, Senior Key Expert—Biochemistry, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Newark, DE Detection capability is a...