Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Infection and Immunity
I am a Senior Research Assistant at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. For over 10 years, our team has worked to detect the pneumococcus. I have a particular interest in the transport of samples, and identification and serotyping of this bacteria.
Moderator of 1 Session
Session Type
Off-site Pre-Symposium Workshop
Date
Sun, 19.06.2022
Session Time
09:00 - 16:00
Room
Michener Institute - 1308A
Chair(s)
Session Description
This workshop will be highly interactive and will consist of both a presentation and a hands-on laboratory practical training session. Learning objectives: To gain a practical understanding of traditional pneumococcal identification methods and test principles (culture, optochin susceptibility, and bile solubility test); To learn about phenotypic pneumococcal serotyping methods (Quellung reaction and latex agglutination).
Please note: All ISPPD-12 Workshops are highly interactive and designed to allow at least 25% active learning for the maximum registrants anticipated.
Please note: All ISPPD-12 Workshops are highly interactive and designed to allow at least 25% active learning for the maximum registrants anticipated.