Whole Genome Sequencing in Public Health – A One Health Perspective

Join us for a live webinar exploring how Whole Genome Sequencing is helping professionals track and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli.

You’ll hear from food safety experts who will explain how Whole Genome Sequencing is used to:

Find and track Salmonella and Listeria infections.
Help investigate outbreaks and find where contamination started.
Watch for antibiotic resistance and changes in infection patterns.
Share important data between health and food safety teams.
Support European responses to outbreaks across countries.
Help keep Ireland’s food safe and trusted using advanced testing.

Speakers include:

Christina Clarke, Galway Reference Laboratory Service (GRLS)
Brian Byrne and Daniel Kelly, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Mirko Rossi, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

This webinar is ideal for anyone working in food safety, public health, or laboratory services.

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