The EUCIC advanced module in Münster focuses on the application of modern methods and techniques such as whole genome sequencing (WGS) and real-time PCR assays for infection prevention and control (IPC) efforts. It is a hands on course with practical sessions, including analysis of real outbreak data inside and outside of a hospital.
Intended audience:
Medical doctors and pharmacists, nurses or other healthcare professionals with an MSc or PhD are eligible, provided they completed the basic module or have experience in IPC
Objectives:
Participants will have the opportunity to be taught by top experts and learn how to interpret WGS data for infection control purposes and will get deeper insights into the requirements to generate WGS data, current analysis tools, and the chances and pitfalls of using WGS for routine surveillance in the hospital.
Course coordinator:
Alexander Mellmann, Münster, Germany
Natalie Scherff, Münster, Germany
Organisers:
European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Accreditation:
ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation.
Certification:
Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification.
Course Venue:
Institut of Hygiene
University hospital Münster
Domagkstraße 40
48149 Münster, Germany
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not included in the registration.
Registration details:
Registration fees include full access to the course and planned meals on the course programme. Travel costs and accommodation are not included with either fee.