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Let's Talk Micro

Luis Plaza
Clinical Microbiology
Microbiology
Antimicrobial Resistance
Enterococcus
Manual Of Clinical Microbiology
Aminoglycosides
Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria
Fluoroquinolones
Infectious Diseases
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Antimicrobial Therapy
Gene Sequencing
Next-Generation Sequencing
Intrinsic Resistance
Meningitis
Pharmacokinetics
Drug Resistance
CLSI M100
Streptococcus Agalactiae

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.

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Recorded live at ASM Microbe 2025, this episode captures the energy of the American Society for Microbiology’s annual event. Luis shares his top takeaways from the conference floor—including standout poster presentations, emerging technologies, and t... more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Micro, we dive into the fast-paced world of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). Recorded live from ASM Microbe 2025, Luis is joined by Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham, CEO of Pattern Bioscience and Editor-in-Chief of... more

How familiar are you with partnerships and collaborations between the laboratory and the diagnostics industry? In this episode Luis is joined by Dr. Andrea Prinzi and Dr. Kristen Smith to explore how partnerships between clinical labs, public health ... more

TBT- This week Let's Talk Micro is talking about virology, specifically about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This episode features an interview with Dr. Hsu, a stem cell specialist from the Weill Medical College at Cornell University in New ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham
Chief Executive Officer for Pattern Bioscience, Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University in St. Louis, and Editor-in-Chief for ASM Case Reports.
Pattern Bioscience
Episode: 193: ASM 2025: Fast Science. Big Cases
Kristen Smith
Ph.D. microbiologist and medical advisor at BioMeriU, formerly a lab director.
BioMeriU
Episode: 192: Stronger Together: Partnerships in Diagnostics
Andrea Prinzi
Field medical director for US Medical Affairs at BioMeriU, focused on evidence generation for diagnostic products.
BioMeriU
Episode: 192: Stronger Together: Partnerships in Diagnostics
Dr. Jing Mei Hsu
Stem cell transplant physician at Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
Episode: 191: TBT- Talking HIV with Dr. Hsu
Dr. Callan Bleick
Postdoctoral research fellow specializing in infectious diseases, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics with a focus on translational research.
Not mentioned
Episode: 190: Aztreonam-avibactam
Dr. Mohammed Al Musawa
Postdoctoral fellow specializing in infectious disease pharmacotherapy.
Not mentioned
Episode: 190: Aztreonam-avibactam
Alex Sundermann
Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, expert in genomics and infection prevention.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: 189: Outbreak Detection System
Dr. Samuel Goodfellow
Clinical postdoctoral microbiologist fellow at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Episode: 186: Talking CPEP Fellowship
Lisa Parlich
Former medical laboratory scientist, now working in infection prevention
Episode: 185: The Path to Microbiology: their journey pt. 3

Host

Luis Plaza
Host of discussions centered on microbiology, dedicated to simplifying complex concepts for a broad audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Invaluable

    I love this podcast! I find myself turning to it for ways to explain difficult concepts to my clinical rotation students. Would really love to hear an episode on Brucella species.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanie315
    United States7 months ago
  • Helpful

    I’m studying for ascp micro and he explains concepts very well! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeeBee__
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I love this podcast! As a non-microbiologist working in the microbiology field, Luis does a great job of explaining complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way. He also has such great guests on to talk about diverse topics. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mam2wm
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Love the podcast. Great explanations and interviews. Love how he mentions things he has learned while on the bench.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luys plaza
    United States3 years ago
  • Love for micro

    Excellent podcast! Very informative, you can feel how much the presenter loves microbiology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alfred ismael plaza
    United States3 years ago

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183: 101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Lab Leaders
Q: What was the most fun part of writing this book?
Part three on Quality Management Systems was the most enjoyable to research and write, contrary to initial expectations.
183: 101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Lab Leaders
Q: What was your approach to collating information for the book?
I started with an outline based on the Code of Federal Regulations and expanded to include guidance from other societies and documents.
183: 101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Lab Leaders
Q: What audience are you targeting with your book?
It's primarily useful for lab administrators, but also offers valuable information for laboratory scientists, students, and trainees.
183: 101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Lab Leaders
Q: What inspired you to create this resource?
I saw the need for this resource while I was in training and working as a laboratory director; it consolidates vital quality and regulatory information.
181: Microbiology CAP Checklists: Latest Updates
Q: Why did the nomenclature updates occur?
Because of rapid changes in taxonomy and nomenclature in microbiology that can confuse laboratories and clinicians, the CAP checklist was updated to ensure consistent reporting.

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Focusing on the field of clinical microbiology, discussions center around simplifying complex topics related to microorganisms, infectious diseases, and laboratory practices. The host engages with experts and guests from various branches of healthcare and academia, addressing both foundational concepts and advanced insights. Notable for its practical approach, the podcast emphasizes real-world applications and connections between microbiology and patient care, making it a vital resource for professionals in healthcare as well as students pursuing microbiology or related fields.

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2. Kristen Smith
3. Andrea Prinzi
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5. Dr. Callan Bleick
6. Dr. Mohammed Al Musawa
7. Alex Sundermann
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