EVD-LabNet webinar on laboratory aspects of MPXV detection
In response to the PHEIC for Mpox, EVD-LabNet is organising a webinar on laboratory aspects of MPXV detection on Friday 30 August 2024 at 9:30-11:30.
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9:30-9:35 Welcome and introduction – Chantal Reusken (coordinator EVD-LabNet)
9:35-9:45 Latest update epidemiological situation – Joana Haussig (ECDC)
9:45-10:15 Ins and outs of MPXV molecular diagnostics – Klara Sonden (FOHM, Sweden)
10:15-10:30 Real-time PCR assay to detect the novel Clade Ib monkeypox virus – Richard Molenkamp (Erasmus MC – the Netherlands)
10:30-11:00 MPXV sequencing; whole genome and (sub)clade discriminating regions – Matthijs Welkers (Amsterdam UMC-the Netherlands)
11:00-11:25 Reporting mpox laboratory-based variables to ECDC – Erik Alm and Juliana Reyes (ECDC)
11:25-11:30 Wrap-up – Chantal Reusken
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