Events on 27 September 2023

CONGRESS 2023 - Guided relaxation session

27/09/2023
Guided relaxation session

CONGRESS 2023 - Performance of a new molecular Point-of-Care system for respiratory viruses under field conditions

27/09/2023
The presentation provides an overview on the technology and analytical performance of a new true molecular point of care testing system without need for upfront specimen preparation, and the potential benefits resulting from its use at the point of care. The presentation also discusses key aspects to be considered prior to implementation at the point of care

CONGRESS 2023 - Next-generation molecular diagnostics: Leveraging digital technologies to enhance multiplexing in real-time PCR

27/09/2023
Next-generation molecular diagnostics: Leveraging digital technologies to enhance multiplexing in real-time PCR

CONGRESS 2023 - Career and qualification progression in virology

27/09/2023
The dynamic of virological diagnosis has transformed dramatically over the past few years in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with significant changes to equipment and technology, workforce, workload and expertise. This presentation looks at those changes and focuses on the challenges observed and how these will continue over the coming years for virology departments across the country.

CONGRESS 2023 - My early career Point-of-Care Testing experience

27/09/2023
This presentation will include how her career progressed to a Point of Care Testing (POCT) role in the Wales Specialist Virology Centre. It will also cover what POCT is; the method of testing, who gets tested and why POCT is crucial in the efforts to achieve the WHO initiative to eliminate Hepatitis C in Wales.

Examples of what a day-in-the-life of a "POCT-er" consists of: mass screening projects, case studies, what has been learnt from testing in prison and in the community (homeless shelters and substance misuse services). The future of POCT: what's on the horizon?

CONGRESS 2023 - Evolution of infectious disease Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) across Wales - National POCT Lead perspective

27/09/2023
Learn how infectious disease POCT services have evolved across Wales. Discover how Louise's role as a Biomedical Scientist has evolved to National infectious disease POCT lead. Discover how POCT projects are contributing towards the World Health Organisations Hepatitis C elimination targets and how we foresee future POCT services expanding.

CONGRESS 2023 - Near-patient testing - (self-collected samples; breath test to bloods)

27/09/2023
The presentation provides an overview on potential benefits and risks of near-patient testing conducted by health care professionals, including testing of self-collected specimens.

CONGRESS 2023 - Polio – why has it reappeared?

27/09/2023
Polio – why has it reappeared?

CONGRESS 2023 - COVID – current issues

27/09/2023
COVID – current issues

CONGRESS 2023 - Monkeypox case management/infection control

27/09/2023
Monkeypox case management/infection control