Medical Microbiology
Programme sponsor
EUCAST susceptibility testing
EUCAST susceptibility testing
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
Update on EUCAST guidance, provided by Kirsten Winterburn on behalf of the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy antimicrobial susceptibility testing working party.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will learn what is in development, where are the gaps and real world guidance on how to maximise the method for your laboratory.
Speakers
Kirsten Winterburn
Integrating microbiology with clinical teams in low- and middle-income countries through the Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Introducing the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation Scheme (GAMSAS): Saving the world one visit at a time
Changes in fungal taxonomy: Mycological rationale and clinical implications Prof. Andy
Update on anaerobes with focus on Fusobacterium necrophorum
Update on anaerobes with focus on Fusobacterium necrophorum
Medical Microbiology
Learning outcomes
This presentation will:
- Provide delegates with an update on antimicrobial resistance in anaerobic bacteria
- Focus on Fusobacterium necrophorum and Lemierres disease and patient perspective
- Review of key taxonomic changes and recent clinical associations
Speakers
Dr Michael Perry
An infection prevention and control scientist’s perspective on outbreak management
The use of simulation and physical mock-ups to study the colonisation and spread of pathogens within the indoor environment
Is antimicrobial resistance in freshwater environments a public health risk?
Is antimicrobial resistance in freshwater environments a public health risk?
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
Natural environments like rivers and lakes create ideal conditions for the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as they bring together environmental bacteria, pollutants, and antibiotic-resistant pathogens from human and animal origin. The introduction of anthropogenic waste—via untreated sewage, industrial discharge, and agricultural runoff—further supports the persistence and proliferation of AMR. Recreational activities in faecally-contaminated waters, such as freshwater swimming, may increase the risk of exposure to AMR bacteria and genes, though this link remains underexplored.
Speakers
Elitsa Penkova
Challenges posed by Cryptosporidium in the 21st century and the changing face of clinical cryptosporidiosis
Using genomics for gastrointestinal illness – a public health revolution
Using genomics for gastrointestinal illness – a public health revolution
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
This presentation will discuss the shift from molecular techniques to whole genome sequencing (WGS) within a public health agency. Anaïs will explain the types of information that can be obtained through WGS and how this genomic data can be integrated with surveillance efforts to effectively respond to outbreaks. To illustrate this, Anaïs will provide examples of gastrointestinal outbreaks and how WGS has been used to enhance our response.
Speakers
Anaïs Painset
Developing new diagnostics for Clostridium difficile infection
Developing new diagnostics for Clostridium difficile infection
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
Translational research has the power to change the lives of patients and to improve existing multi-step diagnostic pathways.
Bench to bedside research can be transformative when applied to critical healthcare associated pathogens.
Speakers
Stephen Kidd
Terbinafine-resistant Trichophyton indotineae: challenges in diagnosis and management
Riding the epidemic wave: The challenges of Mycoplasma & Bordetella
Riding the epidemic wave: The challenges of Mycoplasma & Bordetella
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
This presentation will provide an overview of the current epidemiology for both Mycoplasma & Bordetella, methods for detection and considerations for infection prevention & control future.
Speakers
Dr Vicki Fleming
Meet the Experts - The future is now: How do we move to metagenomics for Microbiology?
UKAS accreditation of a metagenomics service
UKAS accreditation of a metagenomics service
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
Making the future happen starts with the validation of services to ISO 15189 (2022).
Dr Brown explains the process of accreditation and the development of specialist metagenomic services to deliver translational medicine to patients in the NHS.
Speakers
Dr Julianne Brown
Partnership pipelines: Integrating next-generation sequencing into diagnostic services
Partnership pipelines: Integrating next-generation sequencing into diagnostic services
Medical Microbiology
Learning outcomes
Delegates will learn through an Illustrated example of how next generation sequencing using PromethION (Oxford Nanopore Technology) can be used to understand virulence and antimicrobial resistance gene expression.
Staph aureus blood stream infection carries a 30% mortality, developing a partnership sequencing pipeline within an infection research group can give real time analysis of virulence and transmission.
Speakers
Dr Michelle Rudden
Respiratory metagenomics implementation in the clinical laboratory, a unifed method for detection of bacteria, viruses and fungi
Respiratory metagenomics implementation in the clinical laboratory, a unifed method for detection of bacteria, viruses and fungi
Medical Microbiology
Abstract
Developing a routine respiratory metagenomic network that can scale up to support 20 NHS Trusts, demonstrating the future shape of NHS specialist services.
Presentation of a pipeline that includes groundbreaking methods of human DNA depletion for the direct sequencing of patient samples.
Speakers
Dr Adela Alcolea-Medina
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