Explaining the Unexplained: Discovering New Diseases Using Advanced Detection Tools

Join us for this exciting session of Grand Rounds where we will highlight the role of rapid identification of emerging infectious disease, demonstrate the role pathology plays, and discuss the critical roles of medical examiners, coroners, and state and local agencies.

As our world increases in interconnectivity of both technology and people, the rapid identification of emerging infectious diseases becomes more important for disease treatment, control, and prevention. Pathologists are often among the first healthcare workers to encounter infectious disease outbreaks. They are in an excellent position to discover emerging infectious diseases.

CDC plays an ongoing role in the laboratory diagnosis of unexplained infectious illnesses and collaborates 24/7 with state, local, and international partners in order to track emerging pathogens and understand the unexplained.

Future Grand Rounds topics include infant mortality reduction, injection safety, disability, and venous thromboembolism.

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James M. Hughes, MD
Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
“Back to the Future:  Vision to Respond to Emerging Infectious Diseases”

Sherif R. Zaki, MD, PhD
Chief, Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC
“The Exciting World of a CDC Pathologist”

Kurt B. Nolte, MD
Professor of Pathology and Assistant Chief for Research
Office of the Medical Investigator
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
“Med-X: Medical Examiner Surveillance for Infectious Disease Mortality”

Ruth Lynfield, MD
State Epidemiologist and Medical Director

Minnesota Department of Health
“Unexplained Death Surveillance in Minnesota”

Facilitated By:

Tanja Popovic, MD, PhD, Scientific Director, Public Health Grand Rounds

John Iskander, MD, MPH, Deputy Scientific Director, Public Health Grand Rounds

Susan Laird, MSN, RN, Communications Manager, Public Health Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds is available for Continuing Education. Learn more about continuing education on the Grand Rounds website.