Pathogen Papers is a virtual journal club and an APHL-led initiative that was established to provide a collaborative space where public health laboratorians can engage with one another and discuss notable and recent publications on infectious disease testing. Through regular discussions, participants will learn more about exciting new research, share insights and foster connections.
Join the Discussion
Pathogen Papers is open to anyone interested in laboratory testing, methodology and applied research for infectious diseases. We will gather every other month in a moderator-led forum to discuss the selected journal article(s) that will allow participants to have in-depth conversations. In addition to calls, the
Pathogen Papers ColLaborate Community allows conversations to continue between calls, and is a forum where participants can share interesting articles, ask questions and collaborate on ideas that may lead to future research or publications.
Upcoming Sessions
May 21, 2025 | 3:00 pm ET
Moderator: Michael A. Pentella, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP), CIC, D(ABMM), director of the Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory
July 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm ET
Moderator: Vaneet Arora, MD, MPH, director of the Kentucky State Public Health Laboratory
September 10, 2025 | 3:00 pm ET
Moderator: Kimberlee Musser, PhD, clinical director of the Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health
November 18, 2025 | 3:00pm ET
Moderator: Thomas Kirn, MD, PhD, medical director of the Public Health Laboratory Services, New Jersey Department of Health