Latest Podcasts

Immunizations in HIV Care

By Shylah Moore-Pardo, MD

September 3rd, 2026

Dr. Shylah Moore-Pardo, Assistant Professor with the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, reviews the basics regarding vaccinations in the HIV-positive population. Dr. Pardo first reviews routine immunizations, such as Influenza, Tetanus, and COVID-19. She then covers risk specific vaccines, such as shots for Hepatitis B and C, meningococcus, and Mpox. Next, Dr. Pardo discusses routine vaccines indicated based upon one’s age, including Shingles, HPV, and pneumococcus. She then reviews non-routine vaccines given as indicated (Rabies, Men-B, Travel vaccines, etc.).

The Basics of Antimicrobial Dosing

By Kristen Greene, BS, Pharm.D, BCPS

August 28th, 2026

Kristen Greene, Nicholas Piccicacco, and Mel O’Neal, ID Clinical Pharmacists at Tampa General Hospital, present an overview of antimicrobial dosing strategies to optimize efficacy and effectiveness of these therapies. Topics covered include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, vancomycin dosing, the importance of drug binding, dosing in renal insufficiency, and Beta-lactam allergies.

What To Do With a Positive Blood Culture

By Richard L. Oehler, MD

August 10th, 2026

Dr. Richard Oehler, Professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases/USF Morsani College of Medicine, presents a review of bacteremia. Dr. Oehler begins by reviewing the epidemiology, personal and institutional costs of bacteremia. He then discusses blood culture collection and how false positive blood cultures occur. Next, Dr. Oehler reviews automated blood culture systems and multiplex PCR and MALDI-TOF technology. The speaker then contrasts gram positive and gram negative bacteremia in general and by organism. The management of a positive blood culture with regard to treatment and source control is discussed. Lastly, ways to reduce the incidence of bacteremia are shared.

Infections in Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation

By Olga Klinkova, MD

August 4th, 2026

Dr. Olga Klinkova, Infectious Diseases Physician at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, presents an introductory session on the management of the immunocompromised patient. Dr. Klinkova begins by explaining the major immune deficits in patients with hematologic malignancy and stem cell transplantation (SCT). She then outlines the likely pathogens that produce infections based on the timeline after cancer therapy or SCT. She further explains the major pulmonary syndromes seen in hematologic malignancies and transplant. Lastly, she discusses infections that can occur after CAR-T therapies as well as CMV infection post-transplant.

Microbiology 101

By Suzane Silbert, PhD

July 21st, 2026

Dr. Suzane Silbert, Director of Tampa General Hospital’s Microbiology laboratory, presents an introductory lecture on the modern infectious diseases laboratory. Topics covered include basic microorganism classification schemes, basic microscopy, E tests, culture techniques, mass spectroscopy, PCR assays, and other molecular technology. Syndromic multiplex panels are also mentioned. The lecture is suitable for medical trainees, medical residents, and infectious diseases fellows.

Candida Infections Board Review

By Olga Klinkova, MD

June 12th, 2026

Dr. Olga Klinkova, Infectious Diseases clinician at Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, conducts a board review session on Candida Infections targeted towards the medical resident or Infectious Diseases Fellow. Topics discussed include a comparison and contrast of the different Candida species, information on Candida auris, Candidemia, and disseminated (hepatosplenic) candidiasis. Also discussed are novel antifungals used for azole-resistant candidiasis. Guidelines based reference sources are also mentioned.

Antimicrobial Side Effects: The Zebras, Not the Horses

By Yanina Pasikhova, Pharm.D.

June 8th, 2026

Dr. Yanina Pasikhova, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist at Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, presents a talk on three lesser well known adverse drug effects involving antimicrobials. Dr. Pasikhova discusses the link between voriconazole and bone pain, the association between posaconazole and refractory hypertension and hypokalemia, and the neurological effects of of metronidazole therapy. Clinical pearls are provided for each interaction discussed.