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FOUNDATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY
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July 2026-June 2027
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12:15-1:15 pm
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Zoom: https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/j/91895428846?pwd=pAtuzaQMDqx8fVvO6yW22mqGbn3R5o.1
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Room numbers provided were applicable
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Sessions coordinated by Dr. William Stokes
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30-Jun-26Blood Culture Set upDr. Prenilla NaiduCSB 8-102*
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7-Jul-26ID orientation with LunchOrganized by ID (Tanna Lauriente)*
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14-Jul-26Quarterly AHD examCSB 8-102*
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21-Jul-26Molecular microbiology:WGS/NGSDr. Matthew CroxenCSB 8-102*
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28-Jul-26Fatigue Risk Management ModuleOnline*
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4-Aug-26Parasitology within a OneHealth Framework: an integrated approach and way forward .Dr. Kinga KowaleskaZoom*
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11-Aug-26Verification and validation part 1Dr. Prenilla NaiduZOOM*
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18-Aug-26Verification and validation part 2Dr. Prenilla NaiduCSB 8-102*
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25-Aug-26Med Micro Journal ClubDr. Hong Zhou, CeciliaZoom*
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1-Sep-26MMRP MeetingZoom*
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8-Sep-26Non-Conforming EventsDr. William StokesCSB 8-102*
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15-Sep-26Writing Manuscripts for Academic JournalsDr. Ruwandi KariyawasamCSB 8-102*
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22-Sep-26Med Micro Journal ClubDr. Mathew Diggle, ImaZoom*
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29-Sep-26RPC MeetingZoom*
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6-Oct-26Proficiency TestingDr. Mao-Cheng LeeCSB 8-102*
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13-Oct-26Quarterly AHD examCSB 8-102*
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20-Oct-26TBDDr. Nathan Zelyas
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27-Oct-26Faculty Evaluations (June 23 - October 27)*
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3-Nov-26Med Micro Journal ClubDr. Peet van der Walt, KristineZoom*
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10-Nov-26TBDDr. Mathew Diggle
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17-Nov-26MMRP MeetingZoom*
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24-Nov-26ProvLab Staff Appreciation Event*
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1-Dec-26Viral Reflex TestingDr. Carmen CharltonCSB 8-102*
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8-Dec-26Med Micro Journal ClubDr. William Stokes, ImaZoom*
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15-Dec-26RPC Meeting*
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22-Dec-26Winter Break*
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29-Dec-26Winter Break*
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5-Jan-27MMRP MeetingMed Micro Journal Club
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12-Jan-27Quarterly AHD examCSB 8-102
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19-Jan-27Lab QualityDr. Graham TipplesCSB 8-102
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26-Jan-27CaRMS Interviews
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2-Feb-27BaseLab Staff Appreciation Event
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9-Feb-27Med Micro Journal ClubDr. Nathan Zelyas, BrentZoom
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16-Feb-27Faculty Evaluations (Oct 27 - Feb 16)
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23-Feb-27
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2-Mar-27RPC MeetingZoom
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9-Mar-27Antivirals and antifungalsDr. Siva Palanivetpillai
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16-Mar-27Med Micro Computer Practical ExamZoom
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23-Mar-27Med Micro Oral ExamZoom
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30-Mar-27Med Micro Journal ClubDr. Mathew Diggle, KristineZoom
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6-Apr-27Computer Practical Exam ReviewCSB 8-102
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13-Apr-27Quarterly AHD examCSB 8-102
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20-Apr-27
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27-Apr-27Fundamentals of MycologyDr. Siva Palanivetpillai
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4-May-27CANCELLED - AMMI
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11-May-27MMRP MeetingZoom
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18-May-27Med Micro Journal ClubDr. Nathan Zelyas, BipashaZoom
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25-May-27
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1-Jun-27Histopathology for Medical MicrobiologistsDr. William Stokes CSB 8-102
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8-Jun-27Grad/Wellness LunchTBD
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15-Jun-27RPC MeetingZoom
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22-Jun-27Faculty Evaluations (Feb 16 - June 22)
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29-Jun-27Med Micro Journal ClubDr. William Stokes, CeciliaZoom
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- Royal College written exams: Mar 11 and 12, 2027
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- Royal College applied exam: June 18, 2027 (moved from April --> June to acommodate decoupling of exams)
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