UK launch metagenomic pathogen surveillance programme On Jan 30, 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced the launch of the metagenomics Surveillance Collaboration and Analysis Programme (mSCAPE)—the world’s first biosecurity surveillance sy...

"Importantly, the metagenomic tests provide results within 6–8 h"

That's quick!
#metagenomics #IDSky #ClinMicro #medsky @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Massive away win for the little fella.

How do clinicians diagnose and manage pneumonia in ICU? New from myself and a global group of collaborators
Major findings cover
1) Use of radiology
2) Training and skills in bronchoscopy
3) Availability of molecular diagnostics
4) Antibiotic duration
#emimcc #Ansky #IDsky #AMR
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Jasmin Islam #FISHIS24 talks about important lessons from pandemic planning. Favourite point is collaboration!

First @bsky.app post! Great session today #FISHIS about the importance of learning from the pandemic for the future. Thanks @hisinfection.bsky.social @marionkoopmans.bsky.social @ewanharrison.bsky.social

The first ever #FISHIS Dragon’s Den where industry pitched products and ideas to the audience to vote if they were in or out! Thank you to the 4 brave companies

SIREN study Providing vital research into COVID-19 immunity and vaccine effectiveness nationally.

What an amazing achievement the siren study is. www.gov.uk/guidance/sir... exemplifies how the nhs is uniquely able to deliver infection research that needs big numbers and data connectivity. Dr Jas Islam #FISHIS “we’re lucky in the UK, we have the NHS”. @smhopkins.bsky.social