Rapid and accurate characterisation of bacterial pathogens is important for clinical microbiology, outbreak investigation and public health surveillance. Advances in sequencing are making it increasingly possible to study pathogens directly from clinical samples, reducing reliance on culture-based methods.

This guest webinar features Dr Bilal Djeghout, Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Quadram Institute Bioscience, who presents recent advances in genomic approaches for characterising Campylobacter directly from clinical samples.

The session explores how sequencing can support pathogen detection, strain characterisation and epidemiological investigation, while also providing insight into antimicrobial resistance and transmission. It also discusses practical considerations around sample preparation, sequencing strategy and bioinformatics analysis.

What you will learn

• Recent advances in genomic characterisation of Campylobacter directly from clinical samples
• How sequencing supports pathogen detection and strain characterisation
• Applications in epidemiology, surveillance and antimicrobial resistance research
• Key considerations for sample preparation and bioinformatics analysis
• Future opportunities for sequencing in clinical microbiology and public health

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Access the recording to learn how genomic sequencing is advancing Campylobacter research and supporting pathogen surveillance directly from clinical samples.