Anaerobic bacteria play a significant role in infections of various localisations, and their timely and accurate identification is critical for effective patient treatment. While ribotyping has historically been widely used to analyse bacterial genomes, Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) now offers far broader opportunities for scientists and clinicians.
WGS enables deeper analysis of genetic characteristics of microorganisms, improves transmission tracking, helps detect hidden outbreaks, and supports antimicrobial resistance monitoring.
To highlight modern approaches to the analysis of anaerobic bacteria, Don Whitley Scientific Ltd is hosting a free educational webinar as part of its Clinical Anaerobic Bacteriology series.
Don Whitley Scientific Ltd is a UK-based company with an international reputation, specialising in the development of innovative equipment and solutions for working with anaerobic microorganisms. Its products are widely used in clinical, research, and pharmaceutical laboratories worldwide.
The webinar “What Does Whole Genome Sequencing Reveal About Anaerobic Bacteria?” will take place on 26 March 2026 at 4:00 pm (GMT) and will last 60 minutes.
The session will be delivered by Trefor Morris, Lead Biomedical Scientist at the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit, Public Health Wales. During the webinar, he will share practical insights from his experience applying WGS in the study of anaerobic bacteria, including:
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the role of whole genome sequencing in modern microbiological diagnostics;
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improved transmission tracking;
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detection of hidden outbreaks;
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monitoring of antimicrobial resistance;
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the impact of WGS on the development of clinical anaerobic bacteriology.
The webinar will be valuable for clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, researchers, and laboratory professionals involved in bacteriological diagnostics and infection control.
Participation is free of charge with prior registration.
Medical company Empirica supports international educational initiatives and promotes the implementation of modern molecular genetic technologies in laboratory medicine in Ukraine.
