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Director of Medical Microbiology

at Texas Children’s Hospital

Dr. Dunn's research interests include the development and implementation of clinical molecular diagnostic assays for viral and bacterial infectious diseases. He has largely focused on testing for clinical syndromes involving the respiratory tract, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract. He has assessed the utility of rapid diagnosis of infection for these conditions and their impact on patient management, infection control practices, and healthcare utilization.

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An array of Thermo Fisher Scientific products including TaqMan Real-Time PCR Assays

Webinar

Implementation and Utilization of Multiplex Molecular Assays for Infectious Diseases

On-Demand

In this webinar, Dr. James Dunn will join us to discuss the process for the practical implementation of multiplex molecular assays for infectious diseases at different points of service.

Throughout the session, Dr. Dunn will also cover the role of diagnostic stewardship in ensuring patients receive testing with the appropriate diagnostic modality. There are many challenges and opportunities with the integration of molecular microbiology testing in different settings and with proper test selection and utilization, there can be significant benefits in patient outcomes.