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 handson 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
Organisers:
European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Certification:
Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification.
Course Venue:
Lehrgebäude am Zentralklinikum
Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Building A6
48149 Münster
Germany
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
Registration was closed on 06.02.2023.
Attendance Grant application
Attendance grant application is not applicable