This course focuses on general microbiology techniques and analytical methods applied in food analysis. The program is based on a course arranged by NMKL in 2014 but includes the latest advancements in the field.
The intended audience includes technical personnel in microbiology laboratories and individuals seeking to familiarize themselves with the field. The course may also be useful for those engaged in water and environmental analysis. Physical attendance is required.
The course will be held in LABRIS, Tartu, Estonia. The spoken language will be Estonian and most of the educational material will be in English. The same course is intended to be held in different Nordic and Baltic countries in respective national languages.
Program highlights:
- Purpose of analysis: screening, detection of pathogens, disease elucidation, risk assessment
- Choice of analytical method
- Sampling/sample preparation
- Control of equipment and procedures
- Control of microbiological culture media and reagents
- Safety/Biosafety
- Molecular analysis – basic aspects; quality assurance of PCR analysis
- Methods; Validation, Verification, Understanding Test-Kit Certificates
- Pitfalls of analysis
- Laboratory visit/demonstrations
- Experts from LABRIS' Microbiology and Molecular Analysis departments will lead the sessions.
Registration is open for everyone interested: https://www.nmkl.org/registration-open-nmkl-general-microbiology-course-in-estonia/
More information:
Maiu Kuningas
Head of microbiology department
tel 738 6103
email maiu.kuningas[at]labris.agri.ee
