Happy Thursday! New episode tonight at 7 PM EST 👇 Bacteria don’t always follow the rules. Mucoid E. coli, lactose-negative E. coli, indole-negative strains, Proteus that don’t swarm — it happens. Tune in for a quick MicroMinutes episode! 🎙️🧫 #microbiology #podcast #letstalkmicro

Happy Friday! 🧫 Quick question: if there’s no growth on MAC, does that mean there’s no gram-negative rod? What about when there is growth — does that guarantee it is a GNR? Episode 1 of Micro Minutes breaks it down in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Sometimes MacConkey Lies — out now.

New series alert! 🚨 Introducing Micro Minutes — 10-minute episodes breaking down one microbiology topic at a time. Episode 1 drops tonight @ 7 PM EST and we’re talking MacConkey agar… and why it doesn’t always tell the truth. 🧫👀 Quick. Clear. Useful. 🎙️ #microbiology #letstalkmicro #podcast

🧫 “It’s easy to get buried in the stress of the job — the broken instrument, the angry physician, the race to finish cultures before shift-end. But don’t forget why you’re there. Your work matters.” 🎧 Hear Lisa’s full story: asm.org/podcasts/let... #LabLife #Microbiology #MedLab

Diabetic wound cultures aren’t just about what grows on the plate — circulation, antibiotics, and clinical context matter too. 🎙️ Episode with Dr. Chris Doern: 👉 asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro #WoundCare #IDTwitter

Certificates that stack into a master’s degree? ✅ Loyola’s clinical certs in micro, heme & blood bank fully transfer into their MLS MS program — no repeated courses. 🎙️ Episode: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #LetsTalkMicro #MLS #Microbiology #CareerPathways

🧫 Episode 211 is live: At the Speed of AST: Diagnosing Resistance Faster Sepsis moves fast, and every hour without the right therapy increases mortality. FAST AST delivers phenotypic results from positive blood cultures in under 8 hours. Brought to you by bioMérieux. @biomerieux.com

Episode alert: Thursday 7 PM EST At the Speed of AST: Diagnosing Resistance Faster. FAST AST delivers phenotypic susceptibility results directly from positive blood cultures in <8 hours. Join Luis & Dr. Sonali Kalathiya, PharmD. Brought to you by bioMérieux. @biomerieux

🔬 Considering a career pivot? Clinical certificates in Microbiology, Hematology & Blood Banking are built for professionals making the move — 12 credit hours, hybrid, and open to those with a science background. 🎙️ Listen: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #LetsTalkMicro #MLS #Microbiology

🇵🇷 The Microbiome Center of Puerto Rico is here! Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino shares how this center is putting PR on the map in microbiome research 🌍 🎙️ Listen now: 👉 asm.org/podcasts/let... #Microbiome #PuertoRico #LetsTalkMicro

🎉 Happy Friday! Back from #IDWeek2025 — and here’s what stood out: 🤖 AI isn’t replacing microbiologists, it’s joining the team. 🧫 Diagnostic stewardship isn’t doing less, it’s doing smarter. 🎧 Ep.210: IDWeek 2025 Highlights 👉 asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology #Podcast

🚨 Episode 210 drops tonight at 7 PM (EST)! 🎙️ IDWeek 2025 Highlights: From Bench to Bedside 🧬 NGS & diagnostic stewardship 🤖 AI in the lab 💊 New antimicrobials & key posters Couldn’t make it to Atlanta? I’ve got you. 🎧 Listen tonight at 7 PM! #IDWeek2025 #Microbiology #LetsTalkMicro

In Spanish: Feliz miércoles 🧫 Nuevo episodio en español 🎙️ El Dr. Germán Esparza y yo hablamos sobre las guías del CLSI, la RAM y los retos de los laboratorios en LATAM. 🎧 Escúchalo aquí: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #LetsTalkMicro #CLSI #RAM #Microbiología

In Spanish: Nuevo episodio — Martes 7 PM (EST) El Dr. Germán Esparza habla sobre las guías del CLSI y los retos de la resistencia antimicrobiana en América Latina. #LetsTalkMicro #CLSI #RAM #Microbiología #PodcastEnEspañol

In Spanish: 🎙️ Episodio en español hoy 7 PM (EST): CLSI y RAM #Microbiología #CLSI #RAM #LetsTalkMicro

🎉 Let’s Talk Micro just hit 200K downloads! From agar plates to airwaves — thank you for being part of this growing microbiology community. 🧫🎙️ #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology #SciencePodcast #IDweek2025

Here we go! 🙌 Excited to be at #IDWeek2025 — come say hi! If you want a Let’s Talk Micro sticker, let me know 🎙️🧫 #LetsTalkMicro #IDWeek2025

Traveling to #IDWeek2025? ✈️ Add this to your playlist 🎧 Dr. Nico Cortes-Penfield shares what it takes to write clear, practical clinical guidelines — and how the new IDSA UTI guidelines were built to make doing the right thing easier. 🎙️ Listen: asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro #IDSA #UTI

On my way to Atlanta for #IDweek2025 If you see me say hello! #IDweek

Traveling to #IDWeek2025? ✈️ Add this to your playlist 🎧 Our guests explain the new IDSA guidelines for complicated UTIs — including what really defines a complicated case (pyelo, catheter-associated, or systemic infection). 🎙️ Listen: asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro

🎙️ Interested in being a guest on Let’s Talk Micro? Whether you’re a student, pro, or just passionate about microbiology — I’d love to hear from you! Share your story here 👉 forms.gle/V2fT3asjfyus... #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology #Podcast

New episode out now! Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino talks about Puerto Rico’s new Microbiome Center, created to support researchers and grow microbiome science across the Caribbean. 🎧 Listen now: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiome #PuertoRico

“We’ve co-evolved with microbes for 500 million years—but modern life is driving microbial extinctions.” — Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino Tune in tonight to hear how Puerto Rico’s new Microbiome Center is preserving microbial diversity and empowering researchers. 🎧 7 PM EST #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiome

Curious about the CPEP fellowship process? Check out this episode where Dr. Samuel Goodfellow shares his insights and experiences navigating the application and interview timeline — and more. 🎙️ Listen here: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #LetsTalkMicro @samuelgoodfellow.bsky.social

The learning curve in training can be steep. Dr. Samuel Goodfellow shares his CPEP fellowship experience — juggling constant learning, patient care, and the importance of self-forgiveness while growing as a clinical scientist. 🎙️ Listen: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #LetsTalkMicro #CPEP

Happy Friday! 🎙️ Part 2 of Micro Lab & Stewardship: Collaboration in Action is here! Breakpoints, cascade reporting, micro “nudges,” and the MRSA PCR story that shows how teamwork between the lab and stewardship drives better care. 🎧 asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology #stem

Episode Alert: Part 2 drops tonight at 7 PM EST 🧫 Breakpoints—what to fix first, cascade vs. selective suppression, and micro “nudges” that steer care. Plus the MRSA PCR collab story. #LetsTalkMicro #Stewardship #LaboratoryMedicine @erinmccreary.bsky.social

When are fluoroquinolones the right choice for complicated UTIs? 💊 Drs. Barbara Trautner & Nico Cortes-Penfield explain how the four-step process from the latest IDSA guidelines helps guide antibiotic selection. 🎙️ Listen: 👉 asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro #IDSA #UTI #Microbiology

New episode! 🎙️ Collaboration between the micro lab and stewardship turns data into better care. “There are a lot of subtleties in interpreting microbiology…” — Dr. Hannah Creager 🎧 asm.org/podcasts/let... #LetsTalkMicro #AST #Stewardship #ID

Episode Alert! 🎙️ Collaboration between the micro lab and stewardship is key to better care. “At its core, antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated set of interventions—getting the right antibiotic, at the right dose, for the right duration.” — Dr. Erin McCreary @erinmccreary.bsky.social

Day 2 at the #AMR2025 Summit: A powerful session on the economics of AMR—showing how diagnostic-driven stewardship can lower costs, reduce hospitalizations & improve population health. Smart diagnostics pay off. #AMR #Diagnostics #Letstalkmicro

AMR Summit 2025 - Day 2 Amanda Harrington PhD, D(ABMM) shared how diagnostics play a key role in the AMR era—because when it comes to tackling resistance, we can’t just “Shake It Off.” #AMR #Diagnostics #Letstalkmicro #Podcast

AMR 2025 Summit – Day 1 Last night, Kristin Baffo shared her powerful story highlighting the human impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis. #AMR #Letstalkmicro #Podcast

🦠 Brucellosis — acute or chronic, with fever, fatigue & back pain. 📘 What do the latest lab guidelines say about identifying Brucella? 🎙️ Tune in: asm.org/podcasts/let... #Brucella #Microbiology #LetsTalkMicro #ClinicalMicro

🎉 Happy Friday! A new Let’s Talk Micro is here. The IDSA guidelines for complicated UTIs are out — with key updates on definitions, shorter therapy, antibiograms & a 4-step framework. Practical insights straight from the experts. 👉 asm.org/podcasts/let...

Episode Alert New Let’s Talk Micro drops tonight at 7 PM EST! We cover the new IDSA guidelines for complicated UTIs: 🦠 Updated definition 💊 Newer agents 📊 Antibiograms 📝 4-step framework 💉 Carbapenems ⏱️ Shorter therapy Guests: Dr. Barbara Trautner, Dr. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield & Dr. Kalpana Gupta

🧪 Molecular diagnostics + antimicrobial stewardship = better outcomes. ✔️ Earlier targeted therapy ✔️ Shorter stays ✔️ Lower mortality 🎙️ Hear Dr. Jeff Cies explain in Let’s Talk Micro: 👉 asm.org/podcasts/let... 🔹 Episode brought to you by bioMérieux #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology @biomerieux.com

🎉 Happy Friday! The latest Let’s Talk Micro episode is now available! 🧫🎙️ We’re talking molecular diagnostics, the hurdles of traditional blood cultures, and how quicker results can improve patient outcomes. 🎧 Listen here: asm.org/podcasts/let... 👉 Brought to you by bioMérieux

🚨 Episode Alert 🚨 Tonight at 7 PM EST! 🎙️🧫 When patients face bloodstream infections, every hour matters. This episode explores how molecular diagnostics are changing the way we detect and treat these infections with speed and precision. 👉 Brought to you by bioMérieux. #letstalkmicro #podcast

🔄 Jessica started as a dietetics major — but encouragement and guidance led her to Medical Laboratory Science. That step changed everything. 🎙️ Hear her story in this Let’s Talk Micro careers series episode: 👉 directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... 💡 What was your path? #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology

🩸 Every minute counts with bloodstream infections. In Episode 2 of our bioMérieux-sponsored series, Dr. Jeff Cies joins Let’s Talk Micro to discuss how rapid molecular diagnostics are reshaping care — faster answers, better outcomes, and what’s next. 🎧 Available Thursday, Sept 18 at 7 PM EST

Encouragement and support shaped her path. Her internship confirmed her love for microbiology. 🎙️ Hear Kelli Maddock’s story in this Let’s Talk Micro episode: 👉 directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... 💡 What was your path? #CareersInMicro #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology

💻 AI = a powerful extension of the lab bench. ⚡ 110M molecules screened in 3 days — opening new discovery space. 🎙️ Hear Dr. Jim Collins explain in Let’s Talk Micro: 👉 directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #AI #Antibiotics #LetsTalkMicro

• 🎉 It’s Friday! New Let’s Talk Micro is OUT now 🎙️ • Updated Brucella guidelines explained—taxonomy, select agent updates & lab safety 🧪 • Featuring Dr. Laura Filkins & Dr. Paige Larkin 🎧 Full episode: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... @asm.org

🚨 Episode Alert! The Brucella guidelines just got an update—taxonomy, select agent changes, and safety reminders. With Dr. Laura Filkins & Dr. Paige Larkin 🎙️ Premiering tonight at 7 PM Eastern #microbiology #letstalkmicro #podcast

🎉 Let’s Talk Micro is close to a big download milestone! Every download counts 🙌 Catch up & share your fave episode today ⬇️ • Apple • Spotify • Amazon #LetsTalkMicro #Microbiology

🧫 TB has clear treatment guidelines. Rapid growers? ⚡ Harder to treat and more often tied to morbidity than mortality. 🎙️ Hear Filipe Cerqueira explain in Let’s Talk Micro: 👉 directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #AFB #Microbiology #LetsTalkMicro

🧫 What makes acid-fast bacilli different from typical bacteria? 👉 Mycolic acid — a waxy coat that resists Gram stain. 🎙️ Learn more in this intro to AFB on Let’s Talk Micro: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #AFB #Microbiology #LetsTalkMicro

🎉 Happy Friday! Antimicrobial resistance is urgent — could AI help us discover the next antibiotics? Dr. James Collins (MIT/Broad) shares how deep learning uncovered two promising compounds, NG1 and DN1. 🎧 Listen here: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde...

🚨 New episode! 7 PM EST What if AI could help discover new antibiotics? Dr. James Collins (MIT/Broad Institute) explains how deep learning is opening chemical spaces far beyond what can be tested experimentally — and uncovering compounds like NG1 & DN1. #podcast #microbiology