NATIONAL MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY DIAGNOSTICS USER GROUP
OUR ORGANIZATION
The group was formed in March 2006 at the Annual AMMI Canada – CACMID Meeting with the following goals:
Develop an integrated national network of clinical microbiology laboratory experts to support molecular diagnostics by collaboration and communication through discussion groups and an annual fall meeting.
Make recommendations, set guidelines and develop proficiency and policy regarding molecular microbiology testing.
Develop processes for sharing methods, specimens, data and information.
Benefits envisioned by NMG include:
Clinical molecular diagnostics method development, method troubleshooting, and method discussion and evaluation.
Reduced duplication of effort.
Enhanced support for laboratories through enhanced collaboration.
Enhanced connectivity through collaboration.
Progress for standardization and proficiency in clinical molecular diagnostics.
Collaborative efforts to establish a proficiency program.
Assist each other with validation (specimens and expert advice).
Advise on standardization of quality control in Quality assurance programs for molecular diagnostics.
