Editors in Conversation

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Ebola: Is Your Laboratory Prepared To Handle a Potential Case?

October 02, 2026

An outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus remains in a period of intense transmission, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since it's first detection in May, 6757 cases have been confirmed across 6 provinces of the DRC, along with 20 cases in Uganda and one in France (as of September 8). A crude case fatality ratio of 48% underscores the severity of the disease and the ongoing challenges towards case detection, clinical care and, ultimately, interruption of transmission...

Group B Strep After Antibiotics: Survival, Persistence, and Evolution

September 18, 2026

In this episode of Editors in Conversation mBio edition, Marvin Whiteley speaks with Macy Pell and Shannon Manning about how group B Streptococcus (GBS) responds to antibiotics given during childbirth to prevent newborn infections.   GBS can cause serious neonatal disease, and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis has greatly reduced early-onset infections. But some GBS strains persist after treatment.   The conversation explores a recent mBio study comparing GBS isolates collected from the ...

Diagnostic Access and Equity

August 28, 2026

Equitable access to healthcare, and more specifically diagnostic testing, remains elusive globally, negatively impacting the health and wellbeing of all people. A not-so-distant illustration was access to testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, when testing sites globally, including here in the United States, underserved the very populations who bore a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 cases and deaths. There is a tremendous opportunity for research on diagnostic access, as well as the epidem...

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Editors in Conversation is hosted by Marvin Whiteley. Its publicly listed emails are communications@asmusa.org and asmcomm@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Editors in Conversation?

The publicly listed emails for Editors in Conversation: communications@asmusa.org and asmcomm@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Editors in Conversation have?

Podseeker estimates Editors in Conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Editors in Conversation?

Editors in Conversation typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established microbiologists, infectious-disease clinicians, clinical laboratory directors, diagnostic scientists, antimicrobial-resistance researchers, and academic or journal leaders with advanced scientific credentials and recognized expertise. Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed research contributions; Leadership of clinical, academic, or public-health laboratories; Journal editorial appointments. Recent guests include Shawn Lockhart, Elitza Theel, and Laurent Poirel.

How hard is it to get booked on Editors in Conversation?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Editors in Conversation cover?

Recent episodes cover Clinical Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostics, and Epidemiology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.