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APSR EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS
by the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN THE COVID-19 ERA: ‘AN UNCERTAIN SEASON AHEAD’
Wednesday 15 June 2022
18:00-19:30 Sydney time (UTC+10)
An educational initiative supported by Cepheid
OUTLINE
This webinar provides a platform for respiratory health professionals around the globe to share their experiences on the emerging landscape of respiratory infections in the COVID-19 era and the need for us to be better prepared for an uncertain season ahead. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, discuss and hear perspectives from the speakers and panelists.
FORMAT
Welcome and Introduction from the APSR (5 mins)
Presentation - 1 (15 mins)
Presentation - 2 (15 mins)
Q&A (15 mins)
Panel Discussion (30 mins)
Q&A (10 mins)
Closing Remarks (5 mins)
TOPICS
Talks:
"Influenza and RSV before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic" - Prof Ian Barr
"Rapid Respiratory Multiplex Testing and How it Transforms Your Practice" - Dr Jonathan Chambers
Panel Discussion:
COVID-19 and Influenza Convergence: Potential ramifications and actions needed for the respiratory season
SPEAKERS
Prof Ian Barr
Deputy Director
WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza, Doherty Institute, Melbourne
Australia
SPEAKER
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Dr Jonathan Chambers
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, Western Diagnostic Pathology
Australia
SPEAKER
Dr Aus Molan
Director
Procurement, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA | Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Edith Cowan University,
Australia
PANELIST
Dr Megan Rees
Consultant Physician
Respiratory, Sleep and General Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Australia
PANELIST
Varsha Potdar, PhD
Scientist 'E’ & Influenza Group Leader, ICMR- National Institute of Virology National Influenza centre, MoHFW
India
PANELIST
Dr Peter Wark
Senior Staff Specialist,
Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle
Australia
PANELIST
Dr Yuanlin Song
Head
APSR Respiratory Infections (non-TB) Assembly
China
MODERATOR
Dr Steven Badman
Director
Medical and Scientific Affairs, Cepheid
APAC
MODERATOR & CLOSING REMARKS
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Dr David C L Lam
President
APSR
Hong Kong
CLOSING REMARKS
An educational initiative supported by Cepheid
