Conventional compared to biofilm antimicrobial susceptibility testing for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolates from cystic fibrosis patients (submitted for publication). Student – Kitty Wu (Cells Systems Biology, University of Toronto) Supervisor – Dr. Valerie Waters, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hospital for Sick Children Accepted for publication in Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy, January 2, 2013 Read project abstract Deficits […]
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2012 CFID Safe Drinking Water Pilot Project
Association of enteric viruses in source water for drinking (surface and ground water) and sporadic viral gastroenteritis and outbreaks in Alberta Dr. Bonita E. Lee MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Read project synopsis
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Opportunities and Challenges
This excellent talk was presented by Dr. David P. Nicolau to the Intercity Rounds of the UBC Division of Infectious Diseases in Vancouver on October 4, 2012. Dr. Nicolau is Director of Center for Anti-infective Research & Development, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT. Download Dr. Nicolau’s powerpoint presentation here.
Dr. Anthony W. Chow receives 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from AMMI Canada
Dr. Anthony Chow was the recipient of the 2012 AMMI Canada Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding and distinguished career as an infectious disease physician. His achievements as a researcher, teacher, mentor, and leader have been lauded both nationally and internationally. Dr. Mark Joffe, President of AMMI Canada, commented: “(Tony)…was the founding head of the […]
What’s Hot in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine (2012)
These plenary talks were presented at the 2012 AMMI Canada/CACMID Annual Conference in Vancouver during May 3-5, 2012 Dr. Tobi Kollman – What’s hot in Paediatric ID. Download powerpoint presentation here. Dr. Ted Steiner – What’s hot in Adult ID. Download powerpoint presentation here. Dr. Jay Keystone – What’s hot in Tropical Medicine. Download powerpoint presentation here. Dr. David Patrick – […]