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Let's Talk MicroTBT: Clinical Microbiology Procedures HandbookThe Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook (CMPH) has long been a trusted resource for laboratories. With the release of its 5th edition, this essential reference continues to guide clinical microbiologists through evolving standards, methods, and best practices. In this episode, Luis is joined by the editors‑in‑chief, Dr. Amy Leber and Dr. Carey‑Ann Burnham, to explore what’s new in the latest edition, how the CMPH supports day‑to‑day work in the lab, and why it remains a cornerstone in clinical microbiology. (Originally published May 4, 2023.) Check out the website: https://www.letstalkmicro...2025-07-1826 min
Let's Talk Micro193: ASM 2025: Fast Science. Big CasesIn this episode of Let’s Talk Micro, we dive into the fast-paced world of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). Recorded live from ASM Microbe 2025, Luis is joined by Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham, CEO of Pattern Bioscience and Editor-in-Chief of the ASM Case Reports journal. Together, they explore how innovative technologies—like single-cell microbiology—are transforming clinical microbiology and accelerating diagnostic results. What is single-cell microbiology, and how does it improve rapid diagnostics? They also discuss case reports from ASM that highlight the real-world impact of timely diagnostic tools on patient care. It’s where speed meets science—and the stories be...2025-06-2748 min
Editors in ConversationThe Launch of ASM Case Reports JournalThe American Society for Microbiology is launching a new journal, ASM Case Reports. The journal is already accepting submissions and will begin publishing in January of 2025. We discuss ASM Case Reports and what you can expect from this new journal. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/zHdZL0PYTuE Some of the questions we will discuss include: What is the scope of ASM Case Reports? What makes a case report or case series interesting and important? Why should people publish in ASM Case Reports? Guests: Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham (twitter/𝕏) Learn more about ASM...2024-10-1130 min
Let's Talk Micro88: Clinical Microbiology Procedures HandbookThe Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook (CMPH)—a cornerstone resource for clinical labs—has just released its 5th edition. In this episode of Let’s Talk Micro, I’m joined by the editors-in-chief, Dr. Amy Leber and Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham, to discuss what’s new, what’s essential, and why the CMPH continues to be a trusted reference in clinical microbiology. What role does it play in the lab? How has it evolved? Tune in to find out. 📘 Link to ClinMicroNow below Link to ClinMicroNow: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781683670438 Questions? Feedback? Send t...2023-05-0529 min
Let's Talk MicroEpisode 39: Talking disk diffusion performed on early growthThis episode features an interview with Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham, Dr. Daniel Webber and Meghan Wallace from Washington University in St. Louis. They are the authors of a study where disk diffusion testing was performed on isolates that had an incubation time of 6 hours. One of the challenges in Microbiology is time. In Microbiology organisms are incubated for 18 to 24 hours, Tune in to this episode to find out the results of this study. Link to article is attached.2022-03-2534 minEditors in ConversationTotal Laboratory Automation in Clinical Microbiology (JCM ed.)Let’s talk about total laboratory automation in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Highly automated systems are fairly common in the clinical chemistry and hematology labs, and they are increasingly common in clinical microbiology. Here are some of the questions we’ll answer today. What does total laboratory automation look like in the clinical microbiology laboratory? Are there still manual steps required? In other words, how total is total? What are the benefits of total laboratory automation? Is it good for the lab staff, the caregivers, or, best of all, the patients? What is like to convert your lab to t...2020-11-1346 min
The ICHE PodcastEpisode 20, Volume 41, Issue 5In this episode of The ICHE Podcast Dr. Jennie Kwon and Carey-Ann Burnham discuss their article, “Assessment of antibiotic-resistant organism transmission among rooms of hospitalized patients, healthcare personnel, and the hospital environment utilizing surrogate markers and selective bacterial cultures,” from the May 2020 issue of ICHE (Volume 41, Issue 5). Listen and learn more about the research her team conducted, why it's important to ICHE readers, and what future research questions they'd like to see answered. Note that this article is available for Journal CME. Go to learningce.shea-online.org/ and browse the Course Catalog for Journal CME 2020 to quickly and easily earn your...2020-07-1800 min
The ICHE PodcastEpisode 20, Volume 41, Issue 5In this episode of The ICHE Podcast Dr. Jennie Kwon and Carey-Ann Burnham discuss their article, “Assessment of antibiotic-resistant organism transmission among rooms of hospitalized patients, healthcare personnel, and the hospital environment utilizing surrogate markers and selective bacterial cultures,” from the May 2020 issue of ICHE (Volume 41, Issue 5). Listen and learn more about the research her team conducted, why it's important to ICHE readers, and what future research questions they'd like to see answered. Note that this article is available for Journal CME. Go to learningce.shea-online.org/ and browse the Course Catalog for Journal CME 2020 to quickly and easily earn your...2020-07-1809 min
JALM Talk PodcastCreation of a Professional Development Program for Women in a Major US Medical School Pathology DepartmentThe November 2018 issue of the Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine published a Special Report by Drs. Ann Gronowski and Carey-Ann Burnham at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis that discussed the formation of a professional development group for women in the pathology department of a major medical school. Dr. Gronowski, who is Professor in the departments of pathology and immunology, and obstetrics and gynecology, joins us in this podcast.2018-11-1210 min