Infections caused by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) remain one of the most significant global healthcare challenges today. They place a substantial clinical, epidemiological, and economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in the context of rising antimicrobial resistance and hospital-acquired infections.
To advance understanding in this field, Don Whitley Scientific Ltd is hosting a complimentary educational webinar as part of its “Clinical Anaerobic Bacteriology” series, dedicated to current research and best practices in anaerobic microbiology.
Don Whitley Scientific Ltd is a UK-based company with decades of expertise in developing and manufacturing innovative solutions for the cultivation, study, and identification of anaerobic microorganisms. Its technologies are widely used in clinical, research, and pharmaceutical laboratories around the world, supporting high-quality microbiological diagnostics and scientific advancement.
The “C’diff Deep Dive” webinar will take place on 21 January 2026 at 2:00 PM GMT and will last 60 minutes. The session will be led by Dr Michael Perry, Consultant Clinical Scientist at the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit, Public Health Wales.
During the webinar, Dr Perry will share practical insights from his research into C. difficile, focusing on:
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the use of molecular methods in anaerobic infection diagnostics;
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whole genome sequencing (WGS) for strain analysis;
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improving prevention strategies, patient management, and outbreak investigation related to anaerobic pathogens.
The webinar will be of particular interest to clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, laboratory professionals, and all healthcare specialists involved in bacteriological diagnostics and infection control.
Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration.
Empirica Medical Company is proud to collaborate with Don Whitley Scientific Ltd and to support educational initiatives that contribute to the development of laboratory medicine, the adoption of advanced scientific approaches, and the improvement of diagnostic quality in Ukraine.
