Presenter: Erik Munson, Ph.D., Technical Director, Wheaton Franciscan Laboratory Description: This two-part series attempts to provide a foundation in molecular biology theory and introductory techniques in preparation for the WSLH sponsored Molecular Workshop in the spring of 2011. Materials: Webcast (Windows Media, 20 Kbps) PowerPoint (5.19 MB) Handout (PDF, 1.23 MB)
Presenter: Raymond Podzorski, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Clinical Microbiologist, Department of Pathology, ProHealth Care Laboratories, Waukesha Description: The basics of C. difficile and C. difficile infection will be discussed followed by an introduction to the test systems that are currently available for C. difficile toxin testing. Various C. difficile toxin testing algorithms that have been proposed will […]
Presenter: Carol Spiegel, MT (ASCP), Ph.D., D(ABMM), Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison Description: This presentation will provide guidance to laboratory professionals on the following: When should anaerobic cultures be performed? What […]
Presenter: Tom Wisniewski, M.S.RM (AAM) Microbiology Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College Description: This audio conference will review the clinical diseases and typical symptoms associated with infections caused by Haemophilus spp. and the other tiny gram negative coccobacilli included in the HACEK group of organisms. The speaker will also discuss the organisms growth characteristics and offer […]
Presenter: Dr. Dave Warshauer, Deputy Director, Communicable Disease Division, WSLH Description: Dr. Dave Warshauer gave a presentation about the FoodCORE Grant WSLH has received for enhanced detection of foodborne outbreaks and also presented information about 2011 foodborne outbreaks in the State of Wisconsin. Materials: Webcast (Windows Media, 225 Kbps)
Presenter: Sue Kehl, Ph.D., Associate Director of Clinical Pathology and Technical Director of Microbiology at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Associate Professor, Pathology at Medical College of Wisconsin Description: This session will present the clinical characteristics that differentiate atypical pneumonia from typical pneumonia. The commonly encountered bacterial pathogens will be discussed as well as methods for […]
Presenter: Dr. Dave Warshauer, Deputy Director, Communicable Disease Division, WSLH Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of Bordetella species including B. pertussis, B. parapertussis, B. holmesii, and B. bronchiseptica. Methods for the laboratory diagnosis of bordetellae infections including PCR, culture, and serology will be described. Materials: Webcast […]
Presenters: Erik Munson, Ph.D., Technical Director, Wheaton Franciscan Laboratory Description: This three-part series seeks to provide laboratory professionals with knowledge of current clinical diagnostic recommendations and practices for identification of yeast, as well as systemic and opportunistic molds. Clinically significant pathogens and the disease they cause will serve as the basis for discussion. Part 1 […]
Presenters: Mei Baker, M.D., Science Advisor, Newborn Screening Laboratory, WSLH Jennifer Laffin, Ph.D., FACMG, Director, UW Cytogenetic Services Laboratory, WSLH Curtis Hedman, Advanced Microbiologist, WSLH Dr. Charles Brokopp, Director, WSLH Renee Walk, Program & Policy Analyst, WSLH Bureau of Labor Statistics/Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Unit Pete A. Shult, Ph.D., Director, Communicable Disease Division and […]
Presenter: David Warshauer, Ph.D. D(ABMM), Deputy Director, Communicable Disease Division, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description: This three-part series seeks to provide laboratory professionals with knowledge of current clinical diagnostic recommendations and practices for identification of yeast, as well as systemic and opportunistic molds. Clinically significant pathogens and the disease they cause will serve as […]