10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Diagnostic Microbiology
Diagnostic Microbiology
Diagnostic Microbiology plays a pivotal role in the realm of antimicrobials, serving as a critical tool in identifying and managing infectious diseases. This field employs various techniques to isolate, identify, and characterize microorganisms, aiding clinicians in prescribing targeted antimicrobial therapies. From traditional culture methods to advanced molecular techniques, diagnostic microbiology enables the precise identification of pathogens and their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents. This information is instrumental in guiding healthcare professionals towards selecting the most effective treatments, minimizing the risk of antibiotic resistance and optimizing patient outcomes. Through continuous advancements, Diagnostic Microbiology contributes significantly to the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, ensuring a more nuanced and personalized approach to antimicrobial therapy.
Committee Members
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Richard Dembo
University of South Florida, United States
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Yu Chen Wu
The University of Queensland, AustraliaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Molecular crosstalk between the host and pathogen in Streptococcus pyogenes virulence
Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : Phenotypic characterisation of non tuberculous mycobacterium species isolated from clinical specimens
Anant Marathe, Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Parul University, India
Title : An unprecedented West Nile virus outbreak in Israel (2024): A textbook case for the One Health approach
Michel Bellaiche, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Israel
Title : Changing population immunity to COVID-19 in the context of infection, vaccination and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : Candida auris infections are global health challenge
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Host brakes on viral inflammation
Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States