Ep. 81: Quorum Sensing Molecules?!: Diagnosing UTIs, Ear Infections, & More On House Calls; Meet Scientist & QSM Dx Founder Ed Goluch

Ed Goluch is the founder and CEO of QSM Diagnostics, makers of the Otter eQ laboratory instrument platform and FetchDx mail-in testing kits. Prior to QSM, Ed was a tenured professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University. Ed earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he has over 60 publications and several patents in the areas of sensors, microfluidics, and biophysics. He lives in Somerville, MA, with his wife, Liz, two Alaskan Klee Kai dogs, Odin and Gunnar, and two Balinese cats, Loki and Bandit.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• Ed Goluch's journey into the veterinary space with QSM Diagnostics
• Understanding Quorum-Sensing Molecules
• The applications and benefits of QSM Technology for veterinarians
• Antibiotic stewardship
• Antibiogram and antibiotic resistance
• Streamlined mobile diagnostics
• FetchDx mail-in testing kits
• The House Call Vet Academy experience

Links & Resources: 

• Visit the QSM Diagnostics website to learn more
• Find QSM Diagnostics on Instagram
• Find QSM Diagnostics on Facebook

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• Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan
• Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind
• Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course
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• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets
• Get House Call Vet swag
• Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!!
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Music: 

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. 

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. 

Thank you to our sponsors! 

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