In this final episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough concludes her engaging discussion with Dr. Andrew Lee and Dr. Stephanie Mitchell. They discuss emerging trends in resistance, particularly concerning fungi and gram-positive bacteria, highlighting the complexities of treatment and the need for innovative monitoring strategies. Together, they stress the necessity for a coordinated approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance, addressing gaps in surveillance and promoting open data sharing. Tune in to learn about the future of infection tracking and the collaborative efforts needed to ensure better health outcomes for all.

Going Macro on Micro is a podcast series supported by Beckman Coulter that explores emerging themes in microbiology. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to stay up to date with each new episode as it's released.

Beckman Coulter, 2025-15004

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough brings together Dr. Andrew Lee and Dr. Stephanie Mitchell to discuss the critical role of surveillance in understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other pressing global health challenges. They discuss the importance of integrating both clinical and environmental data to form a comprehensive understanding of AMR. The conversation explores real-world examples from Drs. Lee and Mitchell’s work, addressing challenges such as infrastructure gaps and institutional barriers to collaboration among stakeholders. The episode emphasises the need for collaboration, shared data and testing standards, and innovative tools to better track emerging threats in AMR with the goal of helping to protect global public health.

Going Macro on Micro is a podcast series supported by Beckman Coulter that explores emerging themes in microbiology. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to stay up to date with each new episode as it's released.

Beckman Coulter, 2025-15004

Dr. Julie Ann Lough continues her conversation with Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, exploring Beckman Coulter's tools for monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and future innovations in the field. Dr. Mitchell discusses how antimicrobial susceptibility testing data can be aggregated into antibiograms to track resistance trends, inform therapy decisions, identify issues in infection control procedures, and potentially halt outbreaks before they spread. Dr. Mitchell shares insights on emerging technologies, including host response diagnostics to guide antibiotic prescribing, whole-genome sequencing for tracking plasmid transmission, and novel antimicrobials like phage therapy. The conversation addresses barriers to collaboration, the challenge of global data inequality in resource-limited regions, and the need for both prevention and treatment solutions. Dr. Mitchell closes with an inspiring message: taking many small steps together in the right direction will create meaningful change in the long term. The episode reinforces that AMR is a global problem requiring coordinated action from every sector, and Beckman Coulter remains committed to this mission daily.

Going Macro on Micro is a podcast series supported by Beckman Coulter that explores emerging themes in microbiology. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to stay up to date with each new episode as it's released.

Beckman Coulter, 2025-15004