BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TYPO3/NONSGML Calendarize//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendarize-mikropasaule-tuvplana-iepazisti-petniecibu-laboratorijas-metodes-un-aktinobakteriju-daudzveidibu-atverto-durvju-diena-latvijas-mikroorganismu-kulturu-kolekcija DTSTAMP:20260514T155318Z DTSTART:20260526T060000Z DTEND:20260526T080000Z SUMMARY:“Micro World Up Close: Exploring Research\, Laboratory Methods and the Diversity of Actinobacteria” – Open Day at the Microbial Strain Collection of Latvia DESCRIPTION:During 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.\nThe 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.\n \nProgramTimeActivityRoom09:00–09:10Participant arrival and registrationRoom 52609:10–09:25Introduction to the Microbial Strain Collection of Latvia\, its activities\, and research directionsRoom 52609:25–09:40Presentation on the diversity of microorganisms and actinobacteria\, their importance in science and applicationsRoom 52609:40–10:00Introduction to laboratory methods: antimicrobial susceptibility testing (MIC and MBC methods)Room 52610:00–10:30Laboratory tour: microorganism cultivation\, analytical procedures\, and equipment demonstrationsLaboratory facilities10:30–10:45Cryocollection tour and introduction to long-term microorganism preservation methodsCryocollection facility10:45–11:00Questions\, discussion\, and information about study and research opportunitiesRoom 526\n 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.”\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

During 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.”

LOCATION:Jelgavas iela 1\, 526.Room END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR