Infectious disease highlights from ESCMID Global 2025

At ESCMID Global 2025 in Vienna, leading voices in clinical microbiology and diagnostics came together to showcase groundbreaking technology innovations. Watch some of these pivotal moments, captured by SelectScience^®, and discover how rapid diagnostics, phenotypic testing, and strategic collaborations are transforming infectious disease care and antibiotic stewardship.

1. Speeding up sepsis diagnostics with phenotypic testing

In this video, experts discuss how rapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is transforming sepsis care. By significantly reducing the time to targeted therapy, this approach enhances patient outcomes and supports antimicrobial stewardship. Watch to learn how real-time data is saving lives in critical care settings.

🔗 Watch the video: Speeding up sepsis diagnostics with rapid AST platforms for better patient care

2. Improving sepsis outcomes in intensive care

Explore how rapid AST technologies are being integrated into ICU workflows to combat sepsis more effectively. This interview highlights the clinical and operational benefits of faster diagnostics, including reduced hospital stays and improved survival rates.

🔗 Watch the video: Rapid AST testing could improve septic and intensive care patient outcomes

3. Danaher collaboration ushers in a new era in microbiology

Beckman Coulter and Cepheid, under the Danaher umbrella, unveiled a powerful collaboration aimed at unifying molecular diagnostics, phenotypic testing, and immunodiagnostics. This strategic alliance is set to redefine clinical microbiology through innovation and cross-sector cooperation.

🔗 Watch the video: Beckman Coulter Microbiology announces Danaher collaboration at ESCMID Global 2025

4. Rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing at the point of care

This video showcases how key collaborations enabled the development of rapid, point-of-care COVID-19 testing solutions. These innovations not only improved the pandemic response but also laid the groundwork for future outbreak preparedness.

🔗 Watch the video: Rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing at the point-of-care enabled by ZeptoMetrix partnership

5. The microbiology lab’s role in antibiotic stewardship

Dive into the critical role microbiology labs play in guiding antibiotic use. This interview emphasizes how diagnostic stewardship supports better prescribing practices, helping to curb antimicrobial resistance.

🔗 Watch the video: The vital relationship between the microbiology lab and antibiotic stewardship

6. Pioneering DNA and RNA tools with Microzone

Microzone presents its latest DNA and RNA technologies, tailored for molecular research in microbiology. Learn how its customizable, cost-effective tools are empowering researchers across academia, healthcare, and industry.

🔗 Watch the video: Microzone at ESCMID Global pioneers DNA and RNA tools for microbiology research

These videos offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from the innovators shaping the future of diagnostics. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or healthcare leader, this series provides valuable insights into the technologies and collaborations driving better patient care.

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