FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
Pathologists Discuss the Bird Flu Outbreak and What They Are Doing to Help Public Health
WHAT:
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) invites you to a media briefing about how pathologists and clinical laboratories are diagnosing and managing avian influenza (bird flu). Experts will provide insights on how pathologists contribute to early detection, advancements in laboratory testing, and the efforts behind reference testing to address this public health concern.
WHEN:
Friday, December 20, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (10:00 – 11:00 AM CT)
WHO:
- Donald Karcher, MD, FCAP, President, College of American Pathologists, Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC
- Bobbi Pritt, MD, MS, FCAP, Chair, CAP Council on Scientific Affairs, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Chair of Clinical Microbiology, Mayo Clinic
- Ben Bradley, MD, PhD, FCAP, Member, CAP Microbiology Committee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology, University of Utah and Medical Director, Virology, ARUP Laboratories
WHY:
As cases of bird flu continue to impact both human and animal health, the expertise of pathologists and clinical laboratories is essential for accurate and timely diagnosis. This briefing will provide an in-depth look at the processes, challenges, and innovations involved in testing for bird flu, helping to inform public health responses and safeguard communities.
HOW TO JOIN:
To register, please email: media@cap.org
CONTACT:
For more information, please contact:
Angela Panateri
Media Relations and Editorial Manager
apanate@cap.org
847-832-7224
Abby Watson
Manager, Customer Communications
awatson@cap.org
847-832-7513