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The inspiration (and organization) behind ABRCMS
“Each year, I ask myself, ‘How am I going to wow folks?’” says Irene Hulede, organizer of the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Hulede has worked on...
Julie Wolf
Clinical Microbiology: Bugs & Drugs
Re-re-re-revisiting blood culture contamination
Blood draw done without the gloves on is poor technique. Noncompliance to proper disinfection techniques of the draw site is the primary reason for blood culture contamination. Today's Bugs &...
Siu-Kei (Jacky) Chow
Intracellular bacteria with flagella - TWiM 162
A fungus destroying salamanders in Europe, and genes for flagella in intracellular bacteria.
Vincent Racaniello TWiM, fungus, Microbiology
MRSA in agriculture and zombie epidemiology with Tara C. Smith - MTM 67
Tara C. Smith discusses her work uncovering ties between agriculture and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Julie Wolf meet the microbiologist, MRSA
Drug-resistant bacterial contamination in consumer meat and produce
Drug resistance is a huge clinical problem, but our exposure to drug-resistant bacteria can come from everyday interactions - even in our food! Two reports from Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy...
Julie Wolf
Clinical Microbiology: Bugs & Drugs
Non-culture based fungal diagnostic tests
Timely diagnosis of fungal infections is sometimes impaired by the slow growth in culture or low yield of culture for certain organisms. Let’s discuss some of the non-culture based fungal...
Matthew Pettengill
Microbes for Minis
Books that teach microbiology concepts to kids in an engaging and age appropriate way can be hard to come by. Here, I’ve compiled a list of educational and entertaining books...
Ada Hagan
Malaria receptor plays role in red blood cell invasion
How does Plasmodium falciparum get into its host red blood cell? A new Infection and Immunity study reports the importance of a previously poorly-characterized receptor, glycophorin B (GPB), in the hierarchy...
Julie Wolf
A note from a concerned American citizen and a scientist with Puerto Rican …
Dr. Victor J. Torres was born in Puerto Rico and received his degree in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus. An editorial by Torres calls for...
ASM Communications
2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Henderson, Frank, Dubochet
AAM member Joachim Frank among 2017 laureates in Chemistry
ASM Communications
2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Hall, Rosbash, and Young
ASM members among the 2017 laureates in Physiology or Medicine
Patrick Lacey
Podcasts introduce both scientific discoveries and the people who make them
ASM is reintroducing its “Meet the Microbiologist” podcast--host Julie Wolf explains why she loves podcasts and describes the first two MtM episodes.
Julie Wolf
Coalition Letter on the Administration’s Immigration Policies
The ASM signed on to a letter to President Trump regarding the Administration’s immigration policies. The letter stressed that the signed organizations think that the policies will reduce US science...
Public and Scientific Affairs Board Visa Information
Drosophila Dwellers Delay Deficiency - BacterioFiles 314
Bacteria affect fruit fly behavior by reducing their need and craving for protein-rich food!
Jesse Noar Bacteria, insects, behavior, microbiome
Coalition Letter to CMS Administrator Verma on PAMA
ASM joined members of the Clinical Laboratory Coalition in a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma asking for input on the data to be used on proposed Clinical Laboratory Fee...
Public and Scientific Affairs Board Clinical Microbiology Resources
Finding Your Way in Academia: An Interview with Dr. Valerie Horsley
Dr. Valerie Horsley always knew she wanted to teach and later became interested in research. Her passion led her to become an Associate Professor at Yale University. Although her scientific...
Adriana Bankston
Gut Fungi Could Play a Role in Obesity Epidemic
A high-fat diet changes fungi in the gut and may play a role in the development of obesity, according to a new study.
ASM Communications
Study Identifies Whale Blow Microbiome
A new study identified for the first time an extensive conserved group of bacteria within healthy humpback whales' blow.
ASM Communications
Perinatal BPA Exposure Induces Chronic Inflammation by Modulating Gut Bacte…
Emerging evidence from a research study in rabbits suggests that environmental toxicants may influence inflammation-promoted chronic disease susceptibility during early life.
ASM Communications
Colonies Correct Chloride Corrosion - BacterioFiles 313
Bacteria could help treat corrosion to preserve ancient iron artifacts!
Jesse Noar Bacteria, archaeology, redox
ASM and Publons Team Up To Bring Recognition to Peer Reviewers
ASM partnered with Publons to support scientists who agree to serve as reviewers of manuscripts submitted to the ASM Journals.
ASM Communications
Four Lab Skills that You Can Use Outside of the Lab
You just don’t learn technical skills doing research in a lab, you develop and demonstrate skills that you can transfer to a variety of professional contexts. These skills are called...
Caleb McKinney
ASM Requests Core Faculty Status for ABMM Diplomates
The ASM suggests that ACGME recognize the contributions of ABMM certified microbiologists in the education of pathology residents by qualifying them for core faculty status.
Jackson, Nicole Clinical Microbiology Resources
Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter
Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter - October
The October issue of the Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter has been published by the Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities.
Public and Scientific Affairs Board minority
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