Optimizing Antifungal Therapy - Two-Step Rapid Fungal Diagnostic by PCR/NGS

Join a 35-minute webinar led by medical experts Dr. Jose Alexander and Dr. Nicholas Sanford exploring revolutionary advances in fungal diagnostics through PCR/NGS technology. Learn about a groundbreaking two-step diagnostic process that achieves 99% accuracy in fungal infection identification within 24-48 hours, dramatically improving upon traditional culture-based methods. Discover how this innovative approach by MicroGenDX enables faster targeted treatments, enhances antibiotic stewardship, and reduces dependency on costly antifungal medications. Gain practical insights into implementing these advanced diagnostic tools to improve patient care outcomes, understand the impact of pathogenic yeasts and molds on current diagnostic practices, and explore strategies for optimizing laboratory processes. Dr. Alexander, a board-certified Medical and Public Health Microbiologist, and Dr. Sanford, a clinical laboratorian specializing in molecular assay design, share their expertise in antimicrobial resistance, next-generation sequencing, and clinical diagnostics.