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Genomics and Clinical Microbiology
- Date
- 02.02.25 - 07.02.25
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- Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SA
Training in molecular and genomic techniques for bacteriological diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and infection control from Sunday 2nd to Friday 7th February
Overview
The future of bacteriological diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and infection control is increasingly centred on rapid and point of care molecular testing, including the application of sequencing technologies. Consequently, practitioners in clinical microbiology and related disciplines must process and interpret molecular data that are very different from the information generated by culture-based and serological techniques that have been cornerstone paradigms for over 100 years.To demystify this crucial, exciting, and expanding area, the Genomics and Clinical Microbiology Course, presented by leaders in the field, aims to equip those in clinical microbiology and related disciplines with sufficient understanding of these areas to meet these challenges. There is an emphasis on the application of molecular and genomic techniques that are currently being implemented, but the course also explores the theoretical foundations of these techniques and approaches that are likely to enter practice in the near future.
Employing a range of practical approaches, the course programme includes: sample collection and preparation; characterisation of specimens with a variety of molecular techniques; data interpretation and dissemination of data; and monitoring treatment responses.
Hands-on laboratory and computer data analysis sessions will examine the application of genomic techniques to clinical practice. Learning is centred on three clinical scenarios that exemplify different challenges and solutions:
Hands-on laboratory and computer data analysis sessions will examine the application of genomic techniques to clinical practice. Learning is centred on three clinical scenarios that exemplify different challenges and solutions:
- tuberculosis
- healthcare associated infections
- encapsulated bacteria.
A variety of methods and approaches will be demonstrated for each of these clinical areas and there will be discussion about how such methodologies can be incorporated into the routine clinical workflow. Participants will generate their own data and analyse it on the course to simulate making clinical, infection control, and public health decisions.