Microbiology training day
Chair: Naomi Gadsby
11.15 Decoding infections through radiology - Monika Radike
Laboratory medicine and radiology share a common ground in their ability to explore and understand the invisible. Moreover, this intersection has the potential to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, improve diagnostic precision, and advance research for better clinical outcomes. This talk explores imaging techniques used to study infection and inform clinical care. Different radiological modalities can reveal pathophysiological changes caused by infections, aiding in diagnosis, management and monitoring. Case-based overview of common pathological imaging findings in infection, including imaging of tuberculosis, fungal diseases and abscesses will serve as an illustrative guide.
12.00 Clinical history taking for non-medics - Charlotte Brookfield
Naomi Gadsby has a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and completed her pre- and post-registration clinical scientist training in Medical Microbiology in NHS Lothian. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination in Medical Microbiology in 2017. Since 2019 she has been working as a Consultant Clinical Scientist in Medical Microbiology at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Dr Monika Radike MD, PhD, FRCR is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist practicing at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK. While working as a clinical radiologist, she has also been involved in various research projects, presentations and publications in her field. Dr Radike actively participates in medical education, training and mentoring radiologists, and has established a radiology fellowship programme at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
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I work across all the acute adult hospitals in Liverpool with a particular specialist interest in mycobacterial and vascular infections. I am laboratory lead for the microbiology department at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories and have a passion for diagnostic stewardship.
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