WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES $100 for Members $ 150 Non- Members – Places for only 50 Attendees. http://www.asm2010.org/workshops.htm 

Upon completion of this workshop, the attendee should be able to:

•Describe the important antimicrobial resistance mechanisms of problematic bacterial pathogens such as Gram-positives MRSA/CMRSA USA300, EMRSA-15, hVISA/VISA, VRE, and in Gram negatives resistance to Beta-lactamase resistance  such as MBL, ESBL, AMPC, KPC etc..

•Apply CLSI and CDS latest Standardised Guidelines to detect resistance antimicrobial agents in the laboratory in the light of evolving resistance in various organisms; and

•Understand the various phenotypic and molecular methods and approaches used to track the development of antibiotic resistance – epidemiology.

LOCATION

Faculty of Medicine. Infectious Diseases and Immunology Laboratory. Level 4 Classroom Blackburn Building, University of Sydney. Bus will take attendees from Darling Harbour to the University.

Lunch (Tea and Coffee breaks when required) will be provided at the venue and is included in the cost of registration.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

This full day workshop is divided into two parts:

Morning Session: Series of small lectures and updates from the experts

Afternoon Session: Hands on tutorials and practical demonstration with discussions. Notes will be provided to all attendees.