Expert consultation: Breakthroughs in molecular epidemiology of human pathogens - How to translate into public health practiceArchived
The meeting brought together researchers, microbiologists and public health experts to discuss how public health can benefit from the recent scientific and technological advances in molecular microbiology, with special focus on the rapidly evolving next generation sequencing technology.
The meeting brings together researchers, microbiologists and public health experts to discuss how public health can benefit from the recent scientific and technological advances in molecular microbiology, with special focus on the rapidly evolving next generation sequencing technology.
Presentations:
Pathogenomic analysis of the outbreak strain, Martina Bielaszewska (Münster University, DE)
Viral pathogen phylogenomics and disease dynamics, Annemie Vandamme (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, BE)
On top of outbreaks: Rapid sequencing for prospective genomic epidemiology, Dag Harmsen (Münster University, DE)
Introduction of working group sessions, Karin Johansson (ECDC)
Breakthroughs in molecular epidemiology of human pathogens: how to translate into public health practice: The way forward, Marc Struelens (ECDC)
Working group 1: Typing as a component of epidemic preparedness and response support
Working group 2: Translational research for informing public health action
Working group 3: Optimising use of typing technology
