Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab

Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab

On our 6th episode, Microbix teams up with experts from Cepheid Canada and Cepheid Australia about molecular POC (point of care) testing through the lens of those on the frontlines in Australia and in Canada, to large countries with remote communities and extreme climate challenges. Cepheid is the maker of the gene expert system, and a global leader in molecular diagnostics. We're honored to host Dr. Steven Badman, Director of medical and scientific affairs with Cepheid in Australia, and Dr. Scott Sugden, Director of Medical Affairs with Cepheid here in Canada.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab

On this episode we discuss the current and emerging diagnostic technologies and how they are viewed by those in government who have to make the tough choices on where to spend health care dollars. What are the factors that go into spending money in the lab and beyond? Joining us for this discussion is Christine Elliott, who served as deputy premier of Ontario and Minister of Health from 2018 to 2022, and Ivy Parks, President of BD Canada. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab

In this episode of Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab, we talk to three experts about the importance of proficiency testing and standards for those tests, Danielle Casey of the American Proficiency Institute in the U.S., Heidi Berghäll of Labquality in Finland and Daniel Taylor of Oneworld Accuracy in Canada. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab

In this episode of Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab we talk to Giorgio Triva, CEO and Strategic Project Manager Copan Group, based in Italy, about what his company and the work it has done to become a global leader in sample collection, transport and test accuracy for infectious diseases. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab

Join us for episode 2 of Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab, hosted by Janet Silver from Syntax Strategic and Cameron Groome from Microbix Biosystems. Learn about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the top 10 global public health threats, in this episode with the help of our expert guest, Colin Denver from SpeeDx. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.