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Proceedings of the Clinical Microbiology Open 2024: artificial intelligence applications in clinical microbiology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Clinical Microbiology Open (CMO) is a meeting sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) in collaboration with its Corporate Council and Clinical and Public Health Microbiology representatives, which is held to discuss topics that are relevant to both industry and practicing clinical microbiologists. The 2024 CMO was held in Oceanside, California on February 1 and 2. Participants included clinical and public health laboratory directors, representatives from government agencies, and biotechnology industry partners. The group engaged in discussions with the theme, "The Lab of the Future." One of the primary topics discussed was artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities in clinical microbiology laboratories. This report summarizes the discussion and sentiment of the group regarding AI tools, opportunities and challenges of AI in clinical laboratories, and potential future directions for AI in clinical microbiology practice.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01804-24

Authors: Jennifer Dien Bard, Andrea M. Prinzi, Paige M.K. Larkin, David R. Peaper, Daniel D. Rhoads

Institutions: University of Southern California, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, bioMérieux (United States), American Society for Microbiology, Yale University, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408886822

FWCI: 3.436

Cites: 50

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10