Human fungal infections have probably existed as long as man has been on earth. Certain fungal infections such as dermatophytic disease of skin, hair, and nails as well as disease caused by certain systemic dimorphic agents have long been recognized. The advent of modern medicine has allowed patients to survive longer but in some instances has also made them more prone to fungal infections with agents previously thought of as nonpathogenic. Pat will share her passion for medical mycology from a laboratory perspective and will present a few interesting case studies.

Bio Sketch
As a medical mycologist, Pat Kammeyer has used her skills and knowledge to identify fungi, both human and environmental, in many areas:

• Mycological consulting service (7/2002 to present)
• Rush University Medical Center (1/2004 – 6/2005)
• Loyola University Medical Center (1978 - present)
• School of Medical Technology-Loyola University (1984-1997)
• Illinois Society of Microbiology (ISM)
  • Faculty for medical mycology courses sponsored by ISM and the National Laboratory Training Network in December 1996 and March 1999.
  • Organized an Advanced Mycology Course for ISM in February 1992.