We are thrilled to celebrate David R. Hillyard, MD, as the winner of the 2026 PASCV Ed Nowakowski Clinical Virology Award! 🎖️
Dr. Hillyard is being honored for his major impact on viral disease pathogenesis and treatment. Join us for the award presentation on April 29 in Clearwater, FL!
🚨🧪 Critical Update: The CDC has announced a temporary suspension of testing for over two dozen pathogens, including rabies and pox viruses, citing a "routine review" of laboratory quality.
Visit the CDC site and see for yourself:
We are thrilled to celebrate Ryan Relich, PhD, as the winner of the 2026 PASCV Diagnostic Virology Award! 🎖️
Dr. Relich is being honored for his vital contributions to diagnostic laboratory medicine and infectious disease ecology. Join us for the award presentation on April 29 in Clearwater, FL!
We are excited to celebrate Tracy McMillen, MS, M(ASCP), as the 2026 PASCV Outstanding Clinical Laboratory Professional Award winner! 🎖️
Tracy is being recognized for her impactful contributions to clinical virology and her leadership at MSKCC. Join us for the ceremony on April 29 in Clearwater, FL!
We are thrilled to celebrate Benjamin Bradley, MD, PhD, as the winner of the 2026 PASCV Young Investigator Award!🎖️
Ben is recognized for his impactful work in clinical and diagnostic virology. Join us for the award ceremony, April 29 in Clearwater, FL!
#PASCV #ClinicalVirology #YoungInvestigator
A patient tests positive for Influenza A, but the H3 subtype target is "missing" on the primary lab platform.
When the same thing starts happening across the community, it's time to look at the genetics... and now it's time for March's Diagnostic Dilemma Results!
How did your diagnosis compare?
🦠: A 7-week-old with neonatal HSV-2 meningoencephalitis still has positive CSF PCR after a full course of acyclovir. The clinical picture demands urgent treatment for suspected antiviral resistance.
What action should you take... test yourself here: buff.ly/PKoty66
Episode 19: A Discussion on Pediatric Validations (2/2)
We have an incredible panel discussion of the hurdles and triumphs of pediatric assay validation. From stories about their toughest validations to ideas on how the industry can better support labs
Listen here: 🎙️
Mo' tests, mo' problems? 🧪 Not if you have a plan!
In Episode 18 of PASCV: Gone Viral we’re talking #DiagnosticStewardship with Dr. Francesca Lee & Dr. David Gaston.
✅ Value-based testing
✅ Patient-centered performance
✅ Provider relationships
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Get to know your PASCV peers like Alberto "Beto" Paniz Mondolfi, MD, PhD.
2 are true and 1 is not:
1. He is heading up the Membership committee's campaign focusing on LatAm in 2026.
2. He has not attended the PASCV Annual Meeting.
3. He was a "smuggler" as part of his career path.
We are proud to introduce the newly elected leadership of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV) Executive Council:
President-Elect: Heba Mostafa
President: Adrienne Bambach
Immediate Past-President: Benjamin Pinsky
Treasurer: Ana Maria Cárdenas
Please join us in congratulating the 2026-28 PASCV Council!
Ken Gavina, PhD, D(ABMM), SM(ASCP)CM
Allison Eberly, PhD, D(ABMM)
Diego Hijano, MD, MSc
Rachael Liesman, PhD, D(ABMM)
Logan Patterson, Ph.D., D(ABMM)
Elly Powell, PhD, D(ABMM)
Hannah Wang, MD
🚨 Today is the final day to vote.
PASCV Elections close on February 19. This is your last opportunity to participate in selecting the Society’s leadership.
If you have not yet voted, check your email and submit your ballot now.
Make sure your voice is included.
#PASCV #ClinicalVirology
PASCV Members: Voting for the 2026 PASCV Elections closes on February 19.
Please take a moment to cast your ballot if you have not already. Member participation is essential to the continued strength of our Society.
#PASCV #ClinicalVirology #ScientificCommunity
So you know they have Influenza A, but which subtype? Check out this month's Diagnostic Dilemma to figure it out.
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🚨 SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE JANUARY'S DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA!
How do you feel about the direction vaccine coverage rates are going in the United States?
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🌎 PASCV is offering complimentary membership through December 31, 2026, for virologists residing in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Join a Pan-American community dedicated to excellence in clinical virology, collaboration, and professional growth.
🔗 in comments below!
The 2026 PASCV Annual Meeting is shaping up to be our most dynamic program yet, featuring world-class speakers, interactive debates, cutting-edge diagnostics, & a global virology community!
Early Bird ends March 4 — don’t miss your chance: lnkd.in/e8TATqrt
Reminder: 🗳️ PASCV 2026 Election voting is underway!
✔ Review nominee CVs & letters
✔ Cast your ballot
⏰ Voting closes Feb 19, 2026
Have you renewed your membership yet?
Why don't you Join Us? 🫵🏽
Do it today before you miss out on FREE webinars, MEMBERS ONLY elections & the next edition of the Pulse! www.pascv.org/general/regi...?
💰 Save $50 on PASCV Membership
Register for our Feb 9 webinar and get $50 off your PASCV membership.
🎓 Reimbursement Beyond the Microscope
🧾 Claims & billing in molecular infectious disease testing
📅 Mon, Feb 9 | 12–1 PM
Learn. Register. Save.
👉 pascv.org/page/webinars2026
Those Kids... um... KITS say the Darndest Things! It's another episode of PASCV: Gone Viral!
In this one, we are talking about 👧🏻 & 🧒🏻... that's right, pediatric validations!
Have a listen here: rss.com/podcasts/pas...
💉 Vaccine hesitancy... Don't hesitate on this month's Diagnostic Dilemma!
How do you feel about it and how have American's felt in recent years?
See what they think with this month's Dilemma: buff.ly/5jsmjVu
Some vaccines are a 1-2 punch (or jab). What happens with the measles vaccine? Test your knowledge with this month's PASCV Diagnostic Dilemma! buff.ly/BHWFCLk
This Giving Tuesday, support PASCV and the work that keeps science moving forward. Funding may be tight, but the need for scientific community and education is growing. Your contribution helps sustain PASCV and the next generation of scientists. Thank you for your support! buff.ly/sN9alcg
This quarter we are focusing on the public health sector. Did you know Nina J. Gao was invited to be a panelist on Comic-Con International and is a devoted listener and assisting creator for the PASCV Podcast: Gone Viral? Learn more about Dr. Gao onour Member Spotlight Page!
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