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Microbiology
The mission of the LNS Microbiology Department of is to provide specialized and evidence-based clinical laboratory services in the field virology and bacteriology. The department consists of three services: the Virology-Serology service, the Pathogen Sequencing service and the Bacteriology, Mycology, Antibiotic resistance and Hospital hygiene service.
The department works closely with multiple partners, such as the Ministry of Health and Social Security and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on epidemiological matters, the National Service for Infectious Diseases as far as diagnostics is concerned, various public and private laboratories in the country for reference laboratory activities, and international partners in the frame of EU research projects.
MEET OUR scientists
MEET OUR scientists
"The surveillance of foodborne pathogens by next generation sequencing has been implemented under the One Health concept for more than 10 years. This fruitful collaboration including the food surveillance service from LNS, Alva, LIST and InSan allows us to detect human clusters and to identify potential sources of infection and to interview the patients to find link with contaminated food. In 2023, 8 links between human cases and food animal production were detected, 7 domestic human clusters have been investigated and Luxembourg has been involved in 9 European alerts through the ECDC surveillance system."
Dr. Sc. Catherine Ragimbeau
Scientist in Bacterial Genomics
"In July 2023, LNS and more in particular the Department of Microbiology engaged in an EU co-funded project called PANDOMIC (project 101112724) as coordinator with our Romanian partners the National Institute for Public Health and the “Cantacuzino” Institute. The main objective of the project is the improvement of integrated genomic surveillance of selected viral pathogens and antimicrobial resistance of foodborne pathogens. This project represents a great opportunity for LNS to extend and share knowledge with partners in Europe and to contribute to strengthening the detection and surveillance of cross-border threats and improve pandemic preparedness."
Dr. Sc. Sabrina Deroo
Scientific Officer