Going Macro on Micro

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...

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 bef...

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 id...

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 acte...

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 a...

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, an...

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...

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 exp...

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," our experts, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green, and Dr. Simon Doherty, together with our host Dr. Julie Ann Lough continue their exploration of the One Health approach, focusing on the challenges of getting stakeholders on board and breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to foster collaboration across disciplines. This episode highlights the potential for One Health to disrupt and trans...

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," Dr. Julie Ann Lough, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green, and Dr. Simon Doherty explore the role of infection control in achieving the goals of the One Health approach. The experts discuss how the transmission routes of pathogens, whether in human or animal settings, need to inform proportionate and nuanced infection control measures. The episode highlights the interconnectedness of infection contro...

This episode of "Going Macro on Micro" explores the core principles of the One Health approach and why it is crucial for addressing health issues like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The host, Dr. Julie Ann Lough, and our experts, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty, discuss the importance of breaking down the traditional silos between human health, animal health, and environmental health specialis...