The LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.

In this episode, we learn more about the world of medical mycology thanks to Beatrice Achan. Born and raised in Uganda, Beatrice explains the key elements of medical mycology, provides an overview of the various diagnostic techniques involved and shares the exciting news of an upcoming program available via Makarere University for those interested in a career in mycology.

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Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast:

GAFFI (Global Action Fund for Fungal Diseases)- https://gaffi.org/

LIFE (Leading International Fungal Education) - http://life-worldwide.org/

The Aspergillus Website – www.aspergillus.org.uk

Mycology Online - http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/

Dr. Fungus - https://drfungus.org/

Mycology Reference Centre Manchester – http://www.mycologymanchester.org

British Society for Medical Mycology - http://www.bsmm.org/

International Society for Animal and Human Mycology - http://www.isham.org/