On-Booth Talks
On-Booth Talks on Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics
This year, we are excited to introduce dedicated on-booth talks where our experts will guide you into our latest advancements and innovations. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!
Where & When:
Several sessions, for details see specific talk
Booth C60
Sunday, April 13: 10:30-11:00 – New IR Biotyper® software solutions for faster and more efficient strain typing
Rapid and effective strain typing methods play a crucial role in enhancing hospital hygiene and infection control by elucidating infection transmission routes.
🔹 Dr. Carolyn Moonen and Dr. Markus Meyer explain how the IR Biotyper® facilitates proactive infection control with its fast and efficient microorganism strain typing, within a user-friendly workflow. The latest IR Biotyper® software solution includes the innovative IR Tracker™ module, offering a new intuitive easy-to-use scoring system based on the Nearest Distance Index (NDI).
Join us as we present application examples and case studies, providing valuable insights into this new tool for rapid strain typing.
Sunday, April 13: 15:45-16:15 - Practical Insights into Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Testing: Stepwise & Syndromic Approaches
Gastroenteritis remains a global health challenge, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations. This on-booth talk session brings together experts to discuss two complementary molecular solutions reshaping GI diagnostics.
🔹 Rushana A. Hussain provides her insights on current diagnostic approaches and the real-world application of LiquidArray® Gastrointestinal, a high-multiplex syndromic panel detecting a broad range of pathogens in a single test.
🔹 Jasmine Coppens shares her expertise in diagnosing tropical and subtropical GI infections, highlighting her experience with GI Parasitic & GI Bacterial assays and their integration with the ELITe InGenius® automated sample-to-result workflow.
Join us to learn, share your experiences, and deepen your understanding of stepwise and syndromic approaches in GI testing.
Monday, April 14: 10:30-11:00 - Advancing Respiratory Diagnostics: Clinical Evaluation and Testing Solutions
Respiratory diagnostics play a crucial role in molecular diagnostics. This on-booth session will focus on the development of new multiplex tests and innovative solutions for respiratory diagnostics.
🔹 Insights on Clinical Evaluation of Multiplex PCR Assay for Respiratory Bacteria
Alice Nava will present the clinical evaluation of the new Respiratory Bacterial ELITe MGB Kit , highlighting its performance based on initial validation results
🔹Solutions for Comprehensive Respiratory Diagnostics
Explore a variety of solutions designed to meet diverse laboratory testing requirements in respiratory diagnostics.
Monday, April 14: 15:45-16:15 – Automated sample preparation for MALDI Biotyper®
Careful MALDI target plate preparation is essential for accurate microbial identification, even though the process appears simple.
🔹 Arjan De Haan describes how the MBT Pathfinder® optimizes MALDI Biotyper® sample preparation, addressing laboratories' needs for efficiency, precision, and traceability.
Discover the functionalities of this MALDI Biotyper® workflow solution with focus on its benefits and upcoming updates and improvements.
