CONFERENCEDuring the event, visitors will learn about the preservation, research, and practical applications of microorganisms, including actinobacteria, as well as the role of the collection in research and international collaboration. Participants will also gain insight into everyday laboratory work, with special emphasis on antimicrobial susceptibility testing approaches, including MIC and MBC methods, and their significance in research.
The program will include guided laboratory tours, an introduction to the cryocollection and laboratory equipment, as well as demonstrations designed to provide a better understanding of microorganism cultivation and analysis processes, including those involving actinobacteria. The event will take place in an open and educational environment, promoting interest in science, microbiology, and study opportunities in this field.
Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Activity | Room |
| 09:00–09:10 | Participant arrival and registration | Room 526 |
| 09:10–09:25 | Introduction to the Microbial Strain Collection of Latvia, its activities, and research directions | Room 526 |
| 09:25–09:40 | Presentation on the diversity of microorganisms and actinobacteria, their importance in science and applications | Room 526 |
| 09:40–10:00 | Introduction to laboratory methods: antimicrobial susceptibility testing (MIC and MBC methods) | Room 526 |
| 10:00–10:30 | Laboratory tour: microorganism cultivation, analytical procedures, and equipment demonstrations | Laboratory facilities |
| 10:30–10:45 | Cryocollection tour and introduction to long-term microorganism preservation methods | Cryocollection facility |
| 10:45–11:00 | Questions, discussion, and information about study and research opportunities | Room 526 |
The activities of the Latvian National Node of the Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure, as well as the organization of the event, are supported by the ERDF co-funded project No. 1.1.1.5/3/25/I/011 “University of Latvia and Institutes in the European Research Area—Excellence in Research and Collaboration.”
