Just back from IDWeek 2025 in Atlanta, Luis shares the sessions and posters that defined this year's meeting — from next-generation sequencing and diagnostic stewardship to AI in the microbiology lab and new antimicrobials on the horizon. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> NGS test utilization and stewardship </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> New β-lactamase inhibitors like nacubactam  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> AI's growing role in clinical microbiology </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Tedizolid and the importance of optimizing existing agents </li> </ul> 🎧 Whether you were in Atlanta or following from afar, this episode captures the energy and innovation of IDWeek — and what it means for the future of diagnostics, stewardship, and patient care. <h3 dir="ltr">Resources</h3> Learn more about ID Week : <a href= "https://idweek.org/">https://idweek.org/</a> Infectious Diseases Society of America: <a href= "https://www.idsociety.org/">https://www.idsociety.org/</a>   Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro: <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold;" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "https://www.letstalkmicro.com/">letstalkmicro.com</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold;" aria-level="1"> Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com </li> </ul> Support the podcast: <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold;" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://venmo.com/u/letstalkmicro">Venmo</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-weight: bold;" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://ko-fi.com/letstalkmicro">Buy me a Ko-fi</a> </li> </ul>

211: At the Speed of AST: Diagnosing Resistance Faster

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.