EVA

The Public Health Laboratories of Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) invite laboratory professionals to participate in an intensive 3-day hands-on training course designed to enhance laboratory expertise in molecular diagnostics of viral infections. This comprehensive program covers the full workflow of assay validation and implementation, combining theory with practical insights. The training will be tailored to the trainee’s needs and may include: 1. Detection and typing of key viruses, 2. Validation and Verification of molecular assays (quantification by standard curve analysis, evaluation of sensitivity and specificity, determination of Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ), Levey-Jennings charts), 3. Basic principles of biosafety and biosecurity, 4. Basic principles of Quality Assurance of molecular assays. A special rate will be offered for accommodation in a 4-star hotel located near the Hellenic Pasteur Institute.