American Society for Microbiology Courses

Basic Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance and Gene Spread

4 reviews

Explore bacterial antibiotic resistance mechanisms, gene transfer elements, and historical context. Learn about resistance types, genetic exchange, and implications for food microbes and public health.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Return of Whooping Cough

1 review

Explore the resurgence of pertussis, its impact on public health, and the effectiveness of current vaccination strategies, including insights from the 2010 California outbreak.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A Cost-Effective Alternative for Treating Staphylococcal Bloodstream Infections

1 review

Comparing nafcillin and cefazolin for MSSA bacteremia treatment: A cost-effective alternative with similar clinical outcomes, benefiting patients and hospitals.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Parasites - Editors in Conversation

1 review

Fascinating discussion on parasites, exploring their diversity, life cycles, and impact on hosts. Experts delve into eradication efforts, AI applications in detection, and the balance between dreadful and wonderful aspects of these organisms.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What Careers Are There in Clinical Microbiology

1 review

Explore diverse career paths in clinical microbiology, from laboratory diagnostics to public health interventions, and learn about the field's impact on individual and community health.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What is a Biosafety Professional?

Explore the role of biosafety professionals, covering key topics like pathogens, lab safety, regulations, and risk assessment. Gain insights into this crucial field of public health and laboratory management.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Antibiotic Exposure - The Microbiome and Obesity

Explore the impact of early-life antibiotic exposure on infant microbiome development and its potential link to adult obesity, based on mouse model research and human infant studies.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How Microbes Can Feed the World

Explore how fungi could revolutionize agriculture by replacing chemical fertilizers and pesticides, potentially increasing food production sustainably and safely.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Impact of Globalization on the U.S. Food Supply

Explore the impact of global food imports on US health, focusing on safety standards, antibiotic use, and regulatory challenges in an interconnected world.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Microbes Controlling the Climate

Explore how airborne microorganisms may influence weather events, focusing on bacteria's role in hailstone formation and its implications for understanding microbial impact on climate.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Using Whole Genome Sequencing and Social Network Analysis to Track Disease

Innovative approach combining DNA sequencing and social network analysis solves mysterious tuberculosis outbreak, revolutionizing public health investigations and disease tracking.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

New Vaccine Technologies - Needle-Free Vaccines

Explore cutting-edge needle-free vaccine technologies, their potential impact on mass vaccination campaigns, and the latest research on cutaneous vaccination methods.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Putting Microbes to Work

Explore bacterial engineering for producing hydrogen, ethanol, and antimicrobials. Learn about innovative applications of microbial metabolism in alternative energy, antibiotic synthesis, and industrial production.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

New Antibiotics in the Pipeline

Explore promising new antibiotics, clinical trial data, and strategies to combat resistance in this comprehensive overview of the current antibiotic pipeline.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

One Health - Humans, Animals and the Environment

Explore the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. Learn about disease evolution, transmission, and global spread, emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk