Pathologists Discuss the Bird Flu Outbreak and What They Are Doing to Help Public Health
On Friday, December 20, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) hosted a media briefing about how pathologists and clinical laboratories are diagnosing and managing avian influenza (bird flu). Experts provided insights on how pathologists contribute to early detection, advancements in laboratory testing, and the efforts behind reference testing to address this public health concern. 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 provided 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
Panelists:
- 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
Watch the recording above.