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.

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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.

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Dr. Julie Ann Lough shifts focus inward to discuss Beckman Coulter's commitment to One Health and its tools for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Joining her is Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, Head of Scientific Affairs at Beckman Coulter Microbiology, who brings a unique perspective from her background as a clinical laboratory director before she transitioned to the industry. Dr. Mitchell highlights the importance of microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in clinical settings, detailing how these processes inform treatment decisions. They discuss emerging trends in AMR, including rising resistance patterns and factors driving AMR, such as inappropriate antibiotic dosing, empiric treatment practices, and antibiotic use in farm and companion animals. The discussion emphasises the need for diverse stakeholders from clinicians to the pharmaceutical industry to collaborate, reassess treatment regimens, and develop effective diagnostic tools to inform treatment options.

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.

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In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough continues her conversation with Dr. Andrew Lee from Queen's University Belfast, diving deeper into the details of environmental sampling as a tool for epidemiology. Dr. Lee explains the unique challenges of air sampling compared to water sampling and shares findings from his work, including the detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in both air and wastewater, which acted as an early warning of outbreaks in nursing homes. The discussion explores the limitations and advantages of wastewater surveillance, emphasising that it's complementary to, not competitive with traditional epidemiological methods. Dr. Lee reveals surprising discoveries, including detecting low-path avian influenza in urban wastewater, demonstrating how environmental monitoring captures both human and animal health.

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Welcome to the second series of "Going Macro on Micro." In our first episode, host Dr. Julie Ann Lough and Dr. Andrew Lee, senior research fellow in microbiology at Queen's University Belfast, discuss the role of environmental epidemiology within the One Health framework. They consider how environmental sampling—particularly wastewater surveillance—can provide early warning signs for emerging zoonotic diseases and the dynamics of antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Lee shares insights from running Northern Ireland's COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program and discusses how climate change is driving the spread of zoonotic diseases into new regions. Learn how the health of humans, animals, and the environment are interconnected.

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In the final episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough explores the key elements of a robust, One Health-informed infection control framework with experts Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty. The experts emphasize the need for education, communication, and innovation as the cornerstones of effective infection control. The guests also address unique challenges, like pest control in hospital settings, and stress the need for flexibility, open dialogue, and interdisciplinary collaboration to find solutions. Both veterinary and medical professionals are encouraged to embrace the principles of One Health and forge a future of integrated, resilient infection control.

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In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough explores the future of One Health with experts Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty. The discussion focuses on the challenges of pandemic preparedness and the need to address global health inequities. The episode highlights the key lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of preparedness, building resilience, and recognizing global health security as a shared responsibility.

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Going Macro on Micro podcast (2024-13459) is sponsored by Beckman Coulter. 2024 Beckman Coulter, Inc. All rights reserved. Beckman Coulter, the stylized logo, and the Beckman Coulter product and service marks mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the United States and other countries. For Beckman Coulter’s worldwide office locations and phone numbers, please visit www.beckmancoulter.com/contact or email: MicroScanEU@beckman.com

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," our experts, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty, join host Dr. Julie Ann Lough to discuss the challenges of getting diverse stakeholders with competing interests on board. The conversation centers on the apparent conflicts between environmental sustainability measures and infection control requirements, such as the use of single-use plastics versus reusable materials. Both experts stress the need for a balanced and nuanced approach, where the long-term benefits of sustainability are weighed against the immediate infection control needs, and solutions are developed that address both concerns.

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Going Macro on Micro podcast (2024-13459) is sponsored by Beckman Coulter. 2024 Beckman Coulter, Inc. All rights reserved. Beckman Coulter, the stylized logo, and the Beckman Coulter product and service marks mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the United States and other countries. For Beckman Coulter’s worldwide office locations and phone numbers, please visit www.beckmancoulter.com/contact or email: MicroScanEU@beckman.com