Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has seen growing utilisation as a tool to shape infection prevention and control measures. One of its anticipated uses is in the regional prospective surveillance of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm), though the effectiveness of this application is currently unestablished. A recent study was embarked upon to evaluate the potential of routine…
Next Gen Diagnostics (NGD), a prominent biotechnology company specializing in automated sequencing and bioinformatic systems, is thrilled to declare the appointment of Dr. Alexander Sundermann, a highly acclaimed figure in the realm of epidemiology. Dr. Sundermann will enhance NGD's team as Director of Infection Prevention Services, maintaining his research efforts pertaining to the utilization of…