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247: Digital Biology: Data Quality in the Age of AI

October 08, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into biological research, the quality of the data used to develop these technologies is more important than ever. But what exactly is digital biology, and why does data quality matter? In this episode of Let's Talk Micro, Luis is joined by Jonathan Jacobs, PhD, Senior Director of Bioinformatics at ATCC, to explore digital biology and the challenges associated with biological and genomic data. Dr. Jacobs discusses the importance o...

246: Inside ATCC: From Biological Materials to the Bench

October 01, 2026

Many microbiology professionals are familiar with ATCC strains used for quality control, validation, and verification—but what happens before those biological materials reach the laboratory? ATCC, the American Type Culture Collection, maintains biological materials used by scientists and laboratories around the world. In this episode of Let's Talk Micro, Luis is joined by Dr. Shahin Ali, Senior Scientist at ATCC, to take a closer look at the work behind biological reference materials. Dr. Ali...

World Rabies Day: Revisiting Rabies with Dr. Rodney Rohde

September 28, 2026

Originally published on September 28, 2022, this episode returns to the Let's Talk Micro feed in recognition of World Rabies Day. Dr. Rodney Rohde joins the podcast to discuss rabies and his extensive experience working with the virus in public health. We start with the basics: What is rabies? How is it transmitted? What are the signs and symptoms? From there, we discuss potential exposures, post-exposure prophylaxis, vaccination, and ways to prevent rabies. Dr. Rohde also shares his experien...

Editors in Conversation · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Let's Talk ID · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Let's Talk Micro is hosted by Luis Plaza. Its publicly listed email is letstalkmicro@outlook.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 Let's Talk Micro?

The publicly listed email for Let's Talk Micro: letstalkmicro@outlook.com.

How many listeners does Let's Talk Micro have?

Podseeker estimates Let's Talk Micro reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Let's Talk Micro?

Let's Talk Micro typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Physicians, clinical microbiologists, laboratory leaders, infection-prevention professionals, antimicrobial-stewardship specialists, and healthcare-technology founders with direct expertise in diagnostic practice or clinical microbiology. Common among recent guests: Clinical or laboratory leadership; Development or implementation of diagnostic, antimicrobial-stewardship, infection-prevention, or clinical decision-support programs. Recent guests include Christopher Doern, Declan Kelly, and Megan Amerson-Brown.

How hard is it to get booked on Let's Talk Micro?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Let's Talk Micro cover?

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