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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 Â鶹Çø members.

Blood Culture Contamination—Sept. 8, 2026

Article

• Vieni C, Legried M, et al. 2026. . J Clin Microbiol., 64:e00085-26.
• Yogo A, Krishnan J, et al. 2026. . J Clin Microbiol., 64:e00475-26.

Presenters

• Mackenzie Collins, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP), Â鶹Çø CPEP Medical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, UCLA Health & David Geffen School of Medicine.
• Lydia Mendoza, Ph.D., Â鶹Çø CPEP Medical and Public Health Microbiology Fellow, University of Maryland.

Moderator

• Matthew Pettengill, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director, Clinical Microbiology, Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University.

Discussion Panel

• Bryan Hess, M.D., FIDSA, Medical Director, Jefferson Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
• J. Kristie Johnson, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Professor of Pathology, Medical Director, Clinical Microbiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
• Rosemary She, M.D., Professor, Department of Pathology, Division Chief of Clinical Pathology, City of Hope.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Please note that CEs are no longer offered for this program.

Want to Present or Join the Discussion?

Â鶹Çø 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 Â鶹Çø).
  • 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

• Â鶹Çø membership required.
• Preferred: A subject-matter expert in a clinical or public health lab, a laboratory director or a laboratory fellow.

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