Transformation of Anaerobic Microbiology since the Arrival of MALDI‐TOF Mass Spectrometry

Honoring Don Whitley, pioneer of innovative scientific instruments for Anaerobic Microbiology (1929–2019)

“…In 1975, this was formalised into an "Anaerobic Discussion Group" and meetings were held in various UK venues with Don as a frequent contributor. In 1989, the group was formalised into the 'Society for Anaerobic Microbiology' (SAM) which subsequently provided the impetus for other societies such as the 'Anaerobe Society of the Americas' [2]. Don attended ADG's first meeting at Churchill College, Cambridge in 1978 and nearly all successive biennial conferences over the years.…”

Streptococcus agalactiae screening of pregnant women and detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry

“…MALDI-TOF MS analysis has proven to be an efficient and reliable technique for the routine identification of bacteria [22]. It is also well established in the routine practice of our institution [39,40].…”