{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"242: Microbiology &amp; Infection Prevention: Partners in Crime","description":"Let\u2019s Talk Micro is back for a new season! In this season premiere, Luis is joined by Dr. Megan Amerson-Brown to discuss the important connection between clinical microbiology and infection prevention. Dr. Amerson-Brown shares her career journey from the microbiology bench to infection prevention and ultimately laboratory leadership. She discusses how microbiologists contribute to infection prevention through surveillance, diagnostic stewardship, outbreak investigations, and collaboration with infection prevention teams. The conversation also explores how laboratorians can become more involved in infection prevention while remaining in the laboratory, resources and certifications for those interested in the field, the importance of mentorship, and potential career pathways for microbiologists considering a transition into infection prevention. Tune in to the season premiere and learn more about the role microbiologists play in infection prevention and the opportunities available both at and beyond the bench. Additional Resources    a-IPC\u2122 (Associate \u2013 Infection Prevention and Control) Examination \u2014 Information about the entry-level infection prevention and control certification discussed during the episode.    CIC\u00ae (Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology) Examination \u2014 Information about the CIC certification examination.   APIC \u2013 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology \u2014 Education, career development, and other resources for infection prevention professionals.   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\/42749345\/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\/205887875"}