Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic to intermediate
Intended audience: This course is intended for microbiology bench technicians, scientists, supervisors, and administrators. A basic understanding of mycology media and stains is suggested.
Author Information: Timothy Walls, M.D., M.S., is an AP/CP-boarded pathologist. He has completed fellowships in medical microbiology as well as molecular genetic pathology. Currently, he is the Director of Clinical Laboratories at Sentara Reference Laboratories. Timothy has earned his B.S. in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee, his M.S. in Forensic Science at Drexel University, and an M.D. from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Reviewer Information:
Ryan Relich, Ph.D., D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP)SM is a medical microbiologist. Dr. Relich is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at IU School of Medicine, conducting applied and translational research in diagnostic test development and evaluation; novel and emerging virus ecology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis; and pandemic preparedness. Dr. Relich holds a Ph.D. in microbiology (Miami University), and BS degrees in medical technology and molecular biology/biotechnology (Clarion University of Pennsylvania).
Dr. Julie Ann West is certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and as a Specialist in Microbiology (SM). In addition, Dr. West has earned a Ph.D. in Public Health - Infectious Disease Epidemiology - and is Certified in Public Health (CPH) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Dr. West is experienced as a Technical Specialist, Safety Officer, Educator, and Lead in the Veterans Administration Healthcare System, and has prior experience as an Administrator.
Course Description: Upon completion of the course, the reader will have accomplished several skills: recognize the geographic distribution and anatomical predilection of the primary fungi causing human disease, recognize the clinical manifestation of disease, and identify pathogenic fungi through their unique distinguishing features such as culture growth characteristics and morphology.