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by Luis Plaza
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  • 247: Digital Biology: Data Quality in the Age of AI

    October 8, 2026 · 50 min

    As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into biological research, the quality of the data used to develop these technologies is more important than ever. But what exactly is digital biology, and why does data…

  • 246: Inside ATCC: From Biological Materials to the Bench

    October 1, 2026 · 46 min

    Many microbiology professionals are familiar with ATCC strains used for quality control, validation, and verification—but what happens before those biological materials reach the laboratory? ATCC, the American Type Culture Collection…

  • World Rabies Day: Revisiting Rabies with Dr. Rodney Rohde

    September 28, 2026 · 52 min

    Originally published on September 28, 2022, this episode returns to the Let's Talk Micro feed in recognition of World Rabies Day. Dr. Rodney Rohde joins the podcast to discuss rabies and his extensive experience working with the virus in…

  • 245: Antimicrobials Conference: The Next Chapter for MAD-ID and SIDP

    September 24, 2026 · 43 min

    MAD-ID (Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases) and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) have joined forces to create a new annual meeting focused on antimicrobial therapeutics, stewardship, infectious diseases, and…

  • 244: Group A Strep: Breaking Down the New IDSA Guidelines

    September 17, 2026 · 57 min

    Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a common cause of pharyngitis, but deciding who should be tested and which testing method to use isn't always straightforward. In 2025, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated…

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  • 243: When AI Meets Medicine

    September 10, 2026 · 46 min

    Artificial intelligence is changing how healthcare professionals access and use clinical information. But what does that look like at the point of care? In this episode of Let's Talk Micro, Luis is joined by Dr. Declan Kelly, physician…

  • 242: Microbiology & Infection Prevention: Partners in Crime

    September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    Let's Talk Micro is back for a new season! In this season premiere, Luis is joined by Dr. Megan Amerson-Brown to discuss the important connection between clinical microbiology and infection prevention. Dr. Amerson-Brown shares her career…

  • 241: What Can Whole Genome Sequencing Realistically Tell Us About Resistance?

    July 2, 2026 · 35 min

    Recorded live at ASM Microbe 2026 in Washington, DC, this special episode marks the first live recording of Let's Talk Micro. Joining me are co-host Dr. Andrea Prinzi and guest Dr. Nathan Ledeboer for a discussion on the evolving role of…

  • 240: CLSI M100 2026: Actualizaciones

    June 30, 2026 · 44 min

    En este episodio en español de Let's Talk Micro, Luis conversa nuevamente con el Dr. Germán Esparza sobre los cambios más relevantes incluidos en la edición 2026 del documento CLSI M100. Durante la conversación, revisan nuevas opciones…

  • 239: Inside ASM Microbe 2026

    June 25, 2026 · 21 min

    ASM Microbe is the largest microbiology meeting in the United States, bringing together thousands of scientists, laboratorians, clinicians, and industry partners to discuss the latest advances in microbiology. In this episode, Luis shares…

  • 238: From the Bench to CPEP: An MLS Journey

    June 18, 2026 · 51 min

    What does it take to go from working at the bench to becoming a future clinical microbiology laboratory director? In this episode, Luis is joined by Dr. Mackenzie Collins, a CPEP fellow at UCLA, to discuss her journey from Medical…

  • 237: Micro Minutes: A Case of Mistaken Identity

    June 11, 2026 · 13 min

    Have you ever received an identification result that just didn't make sense? In this episode, Luis shares three cases of mistaken identity from the microbiology laboratory: a Gram-positive rod identified as Kocuria, another reported as…

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About the show

Clinical microbiology explained in simple terms, suitable for students and microbiologists alike. We discuss organisms, reactions, infectious diseases, and more. Hosted by Luis Plaza, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and microbiologist, who also shares his experiences in the field.