Molecular and bioinformatics tools for infection control

Event Description

In this course, we will delve into the integration of molecular diagnostic and epidemiology techniques to enhance decision-making in infection control (IC) and antibiotic stewardship. 

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:

• Describe the advantages and limits of integrating molecular diagnostic and epidemiology techniques in IC decision making
• Understand the complementarity between classic and molecular laboratory tools
• Understand the molecular diagnostic technologies (PCR, 16S/shotgun metagenomics, Whole Genome Sequencing)
• Be familiar with main bioinformatics resources (databases and tools) • Understand basic principles behind most common bioinformatics methods
• Use bioinformatics resources for species prediction, ST and MLST predictions, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), biocide resistance genes and virulence factors, epidemiological surveillance, virulence and transmisibility prediction 

Course coordinators: 

• Oana Sandulescu, Bucharest, Romania
• Dragos Florea, Bucharest, Romania
• Marius Surleac, Bucharest, Romania
• Simona Paraschiv, Bucharest, Romania
• Dan Otelea, Bucharest, Romania 

Organisers: 

• European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• National Institute for Infectious Diseases Prof. Dr. Matei Bals, Bucharest, Romania
• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
• Society for Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS
• Infection Science Forum 

Certification: 

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification. 

Course Venue: 

National Institute for Infectious Diseases Prof. Dr. Matei Bals 
1 Dr. Calistrat Grozovici Street 
021105, Bucharest, Romania 

Accommodation: 

Accommodation is not included in the registration. 

Registration details: 

Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners. Travel costs and accommodation are not included with either fee.

Registration Fees