{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"232: What\u2019s New at ASM Microbe 2026?","description":"This week, Let\u2019s Talk Micro is pausing the Gram-negative cocci series to talk about one of the biggest microbiology meetings of the year: ASM Microbe 2026. Luis is joined by Dr. Bobbi Pritt and Dr. Robert Tibbetts to discuss what attendees can expect from this year\u2019s meeting in Washington, DC. The conversation covers the new meeting structure, important trends in clinical microbiology, sessions and workshops geared toward medical laboratory scientists, networking opportunities, and tips for getting the most out of the conference experience. They also discuss hot topics such as AI-driven diagnostics, whole genome sequencing, metagenomics, phage therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and the future direction of clinical microbiology. Whether you are attending ASM Microbe for the first time or returning as a seasoned attendee, this episode offers a practical preview of what\u2019s ahead and highlights opportunities especially relevant to the clinical microbiology laboratory community. Topics discussed:   Changes to ASM Microbe 2026   Sessions and workshops for MLS professionals   AI and digital diagnostics   Whole genome sequencing and metagenomics   Antimicrobial resistance and AST   Phage therapy and microbiome-focused sessions   Networking and professional development   Tips for first-time attendees   ASM Resources   ASM Microbe 2026 information and registration: https:\/\/registration.experientevent.com\/ShowASM261   Volunteer opportunities with ASM: https:\/\/asm.org\/about-asm\/volunteer-with-asm\/volunteer-with-asm   MLS\/MLT workshop information and registration: https:\/\/www.pathlms.com\/asm\/courses\/185029   Stay connected with Let\u2019s Talk Micro:   Website: letstalkmicro.com   Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com   Interested in being a guest on Let\u2019s Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8   Support the podcast:   Venmo   Buy me a Ko-fi   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Let's Talk Micro","author_url":"https:\/\/asm.org\/LetsTalkMicro","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41210865\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ab1e2c\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201701840"}