
Dr. Maan Hasso

Medical Microbiologist
Research Focus
- Molecular diagnostic in microbiology
- Emerging pathogens
- Antimicrobial resistance testing
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Quality in laboratory medicine
Publications
- Hasso M, Porter V, Simor AE. Evaluation of the β-Lacta test for detection of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms directly from positive blood cultures by use of smudge plates. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(12):3560-2.
- Kwong W, Shafiee M, Hasso M, Sharif U. Providencia rettgeri: an unexpected case of Gram-negative cellulitis. Wounds Int. 2015;6(4):30.
Education
- Master of Science (Medical Microbiology), University of Baghdad
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Baghdad
- Medical Microbiology Certificate and Fellow of the Royal College of physician of Canada, FRCPC
Personal statement
“As a Laboratory Medicine Physician in a public health setting, I am able to contribute to the quality of testing and able to serve as an advocate for public health preventative medicine. I provide consultation to public health units and to community hospitals ensuring better utilization of testing to provide the best possible service to the public. This was my motivation to work as a Public Health Physician to provide guidance to hospitals, to the public and community.”
Updated
15 May 2025
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