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The IPAC2 AR for a fast detection and quantification of microorganisms
This event, organized by UCLL RESEARCH & EXPERTISE in collaboration with Occhio, will demonstrate how the IPAC2 AR, an ultra-sensitive particle counter, can be used for a fast detection and quantification of microorganisms and how it can offer a solution for antimicrobial resistance.
During the first part of the event, a theoretical background about the features and the applications of the IPAC2 AR, are presented. Furthermore, insights on how to use the IPAC2 AR as a new, rapid and sensitive antimicrobial susceptibility test, are demonstrated.
In the second part, a practical session will take place in the lab to demonstrate how this new technology can determine the concentration of micro-organisms present in a liquid solution and how this can result in a fast antimicrobial resistance screening.
Interested? June, 13th 2023 at UCLL Campus Gasthuisberg.
The event is free but registration is required. Places are limited.
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13h – 13h10 |
Welcome and introduction Maarten Hendrickx, UCLL |
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13h10 – 13h40 |
Fast detection, quantification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria using the IPAC2 AR Maarten Hendrickx and Ellen Van Hileghem, UCLL |
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13h40 – 14h10
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The development of the IPAC2 AR as fast technique for detecting yeasts and molds and their antimycotic resistance pattern Ellen Van Hileghem, UCLL |
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14h10 – 14h30 |
Coffee break |
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14h30 – 15h15 |
Use of artificial Intelligence (AI) for the detection and quantification of particles Clément Sepulchre, Occhio |
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15h15 – 16h |
Lab demonstration of the IPAC2 AR. Ellen Van Hileghem, UCLL |
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16h |
Networking moment |
Session 1:
Fast detection, quantification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria using the IPAC2 AR.
The increasing resistance of bacteria to almost all known and even the newest antibiotics rises the demand for new actions in order to tackle bacterial infections. One of the possible actions is the development of faster diagnostic tests. Over the past years, the IPAC2 AR was customized by UCLL and Occhio and tested in collaboration with UZ Leuven, as a new, rapid and sensitive antimicrobial susceptibility test for bacteria.
The IPAC2 AR is able to detect and quantify the growth of sensitive, resistant and multidrug-resistant bacteria in the presence and absence of antibiotics, at least three times faster than the conventional techniques. For example: Escherichia coli resistance or susceptibility for amoxicillin, levofloxacin and meropenem can be detected after 1 hour. Conventional antibiotic susceptibility testing methods such as the broth dilution test, the E-test, but also the Vizion (Sensititre) and the flowcytometer were used for comparison.
Session 2:
The development of the IPAC2 AR as fast technique for detecting yeasts and molds and their associated antimycotic resistance pattern.
Alongside the antibiotic resistance crisis (bacteria), an increase in resistance is also observed for yeasts and molds (fungi). New techniques for rapid detection of fungi and their sensitivity to antimycotics are therefore urgently needed. During this session, results of our IPAC2 AR study performed in collaboration with KU Leuven are presented (e.g. Candida glabrata resistance or susceptibility for caspofungin and posaconazole).
Sustainable Resources
Occhio
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When |
June 13th, 2023 13h – 16h |
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Where |
UCLL campus Gasthuisberg Herestraat 49 3000 Leuven https://www.ucll.be/nl/campussen/campus-gasthuisberg
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Price |
Free |
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Language |
ENG |
Dr. Apr. Maarten Hendrickx - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ir. Ellen Van Hileghem - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All Dates
- 2023-06-13 13:00 - 16:00
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