Microbiology
The Department of Microbiology of the LNS provides high-quality diagnostic services, accredited by the Luxembourg Office of Accreditation Services (OLAS), in bacteriology including mycology, virology, and sequencing, with an increasing focus on a syndromic approach and surveillance.
Our fruitful contributions are supported by a multidisciplinary team, including epidemiologists, bioinformaticians, software developers, and data engineers. The Department is actively involved in national and European projects related to surveillance, preparedness, and the development of action plans addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), all aimed at enhancing public health responses to infectious diseases. Furthermore, enhanced automation and digitalization have become paramount in our efforts to improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy, ensuring timely delivery and responsiveness in all our services.
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Kirstin Khonyongwa
Epidemiologist
Dr. Sc. Sabrina Deroo
Scientific Coordinator
The Department of Microbiology is engaged in two EU co-funded projects: PANDOMIC (project 101112724) and JAMRAI (project 101127787) tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The main objective of both projects is to improve One Health AMR Surveillance. Through these projects, we collaborate with international partners, exchange knowledge and expertise to strengthen AMR surveillance with national stakeholders.