Ellie's background in microbiology and public health shaped her career in infection prevention. Building a laboratory network in Indiana was a significant project that enhanced public health. Infection preventionists play a crucial role in managing outbreaks in healthcare settings. Genomic sequencing is becoming increasingly important in identifying and controlling infections. Current outbreak detection methods in healthcare are often limited and retrospective. APIC 2024 highlighted the potential of genomic epidemiology in healthcare. Cost-effectiveness is a key factor in adopting genomic sequencing in hospitals. Challenges include financial investment and the need for bioinformatics expertise. Healthcare systems must learn from public health to implement genomic sequencing effectively. The ultimate goal is to prevent harm to patients through better infection control practices.
All content for the bioinformatics lab is the property of The Bioinformatics Lab and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Ellie's background in microbiology and public health shaped her career in infection prevention. Building a laboratory network in Indiana was a significant project that enhanced public health. Infection preventionists play a crucial role in managing outbreaks in healthcare settings. Genomic sequencing is becoming increasingly important in identifying and controlling infections. Current outbreak detection methods in healthcare are often limited and retrospective. APIC 2024 highlighted the potential of genomic epidemiology in healthcare. Cost-effectiveness is a key factor in adopting genomic sequencing in hospitals. Challenges include financial investment and the need for bioinformatics expertise. Healthcare systems must learn from public health to implement genomic sequencing effectively. The ultimate goal is to prevent harm to patients through better infection control practices.
In this episode of the Bioinformatics Lab Podcast, Zachary Konkel shares his journey from studying chemistry to specializing in mycology and bioinformatics. He discusses the significance of fungi in medicine, particularly in producing antimicrobial compounds, and the challenges faced in fungal genomics. Zach highlights the development of mycotools (https://github.com/xonq/mycotools) as a solution for analyzing fungal genomes and the importance of phylogenetics in understanding fungal pathogens like Candida auris.
The conversation also touches on the growing concern of antifungal resistance and the potential for next-generation sequencing to improve outbreak detection. Finally, Zach shares his passion for mushroom foraging, connecting his scientific interests with personal hobbies.
the bioinformatics lab
Ellie's background in microbiology and public health shaped her career in infection prevention. Building a laboratory network in Indiana was a significant project that enhanced public health. Infection preventionists play a crucial role in managing outbreaks in healthcare settings. Genomic sequencing is becoming increasingly important in identifying and controlling infections. Current outbreak detection methods in healthcare are often limited and retrospective. APIC 2024 highlighted the potential of genomic epidemiology in healthcare. Cost-effectiveness is a key factor in adopting genomic sequencing in hospitals. Challenges include financial investment and the need for bioinformatics expertise. Healthcare systems must learn from public health to implement genomic sequencing effectively. The ultimate goal is to prevent harm to patients through better infection control practices.
