Katarzyna Wojcik

MSL, PMP, PhD. Scientist, artist and mom.

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

Tomorrow starts the second AMR symposium. In person registration is closed. You can still join us virtually here: https://t.co/WrtQYnJ5Js

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

For those immersed in infectious diseases #OneHealth approach is a given in the fight against #AMR. However, for most it is not top of mind or even understood. How can we help align all on #One Health? https://t.co/uTx6HN9rF0

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac One of the most interesting debates I attended @ASMicrobiology was on MIC vs Breakpoint! It opened my mind to a new era of medicine, which is really well described here https://t.co/K8rjqfSmU6 #ASPchat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac As a scientist, I value data and precision. As a non-clinician, I appreciate the challenges of clinical decision making. Working @biomerieux I hope to equip clinicians with the highest quality data and the best tools to help their patients. #ASPChat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac Stewards need to understand the tests in the lab, and the lab need to understand stewardship needs! #communication

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac Rapid Diagnostics are tailored to diagnosis across patient populations and adapted to diverse settings. Benefits of lab tests may be lost if not paired effectively with antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). ASPs +Lab = best test choice = best use of results! #ASPChat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac @MadelineBelk @blandman19 @mmPharmD @KisgenUF Here we can debate pros and cons of selective reporting. I defer to the experts. https://t.co/2XnzgnPt6C Here Dr. Matukus and @BRxAD describe how nudging can be effective in guiding appropriate prescribing when combined with collaboration and open communication. #ASPChat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @JessBlavignac @biochemista @BCGuidelines Anyone else know any other guidelines to inform differentiation between colonization versus active infection?

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @JessBlavignac @biochemista The lab needs to work together with antimicrobial stewards to implement and educate on guidelines that inform appropriate use of tests. @BCGuidelines aim to reduce stool testing in the community. These guide on when to order the test and when to act on results #ASPChat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@MadelineBelk @ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @JessBlavignac @biochemista For sure! PCR can pick up low-levels of colonizing targets. Do you find CDI testing sensitive enough?

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac @Firstline Did you know that @TanisDingle has developed a provincial antibiogram in Alberta - check it out https://t.co/FIeYtcdepf

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @andreaprinzi @biochemista @JessBlavignac @Firstline Antibiograms inform appropriate antimicrobial prescribing. Antibiograms help get the right drug to the right patient at the right dose. In Canada clinicians use digital tools like @Firstline. The challenge is to load such tools with current data in real-time. #ASPChat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@BRxAD @ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @JessBlavignac @andreaprinzi @biochemista Ha! @BRxAD we are on the same page here!

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @IDstewardship @BRxAD @JessBlavignac @andreaprinzi @biochemista #AMR impacts us all. In Canada, @PHAC_GC tracks AMR burden and impact of AMR action plans in the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System Reports. The https://t.co/wRBOJbbwHb report highlights that 15 people die daily due to #AMR infections. #ASPchat

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@ASP_Chat @biomerieux @JessBlavignac @andreaprinzi @biochemista @IDstewardship @BRxAD @KisgenUF @mmPharmD @SIDPharm @accpinfdprn @CLSI_LabNews @EB_Hirsch Dear #ASPchat I'm Kasia Wojcik, Senior Medical Science Liaison with @bioMerieuxCA since 2022. My PhD in Microbiology was obtained @UCalgary, where I also worked as an educator and intravital imaging specialist @SnyderInstitute. Since 2017 I worked in industry #medical

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

Very proud to lead the planning of this year's AMR Symposium. @bioMerieuxCA is privileged to be joined by @UofTEPIC and @CACMID and @amronehealth to co-organize this year's program. Click on the link for details and to register virtually! https://t.co/bV0P5SOJ6J

[AMR - One Health Consortium @amronehealth]

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the AB AMR Summit! Thank you to our incredible team, researchers, industry reps, @banffcentre & our sponsors @Global1HN @bioMerieuxCA @InnovateCalgary @GenomeAlberta @illumina @MitacsCanada @igylifesciences

[Katarzyna Wojcik @Kat9Woj]

@amronehealth @banffcentre @Global1HN @bioMerieuxCA @InnovateCalgary @GenomeAlberta @illumina @MitacsCanada @igylifesciences @CMicetich @brass_dome @NovartisScience @CanadaAMR It was a honour to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative!

[#ASPchat @ASP_Chat]

📢… and we are back!

✉️ Come join in the next #ASPchat which will be held 8/10 at 7PM EST in collaboration with @SHEA_Epi - mark your calendar bc this one is going to be a 🔥 🔥 🔥 good one!!

cc: #IDjclub #IDtwitter @ICHEJournal @ASHE_Journal #MedTwitter

[AMR - One Health Consortium @amronehealth]

"The Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance represents a significant milestone in strengthening the pan-Canadian preparedness and response to AMR, and establishes FPT commitments on AMR over the next 5 years (2023 to 2027)."
https://t.co/hmoij5W6UT
#OneHealth #AMR