CLINICAL24 Forum: Finding the balance between rapid diagnostics and traditional microbiology

Friday, November 13 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 08:00 PST

This forum will examine how infection diagnostics are evolving to meet the demands of modern healthcare, where clinicians need actionable results in hours rather than days. Against a backdrop of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sepsis, emerging pathogens, workforce pressures, and rising healthcare costs, our expert panel will discuss how rapid diagnostic technologies are transforming clinical decision-making and patient care.

From syndromic PCR panels and host-response biomarkers to blood-culture-independent approaches, we will explore where rapid diagnostics are delivering clinical value and where challenges remain. The discussion will also highlight the continuing importance of traditional microbiology, including culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), surveillance, outbreak investigation, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Rather than debating rapid versus traditional approaches, the forum will focus on how laboratories can integrate both to deliver faster, more actionable results. Join leading experts as they discuss the future of infection diagnosis and answer audience questions during a live Q&A.

Certificate of Attendance

All attendees who join the live forum will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a summary of key learning outcomes, to support their continuing professional development.

If you watch the on-demand recording, you may request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.

Forum Details

• Cost: Free to attend
• Location: Online
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Format: Discussion format

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About CLINICAL24

CLINICAL24 is a global initiative dedicated to exploring the challenges facing modern clinical laboratories and highlighting the technologies, expertise, and collaborative approaches helping to improve patient care worldwide.