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Researcher

Katherine Loens

  • Research Expertise:Coordination, development, validation and implementation of molecular assays in the framework of respiratory infections in different European Projects: GRACE (Genomics to combat Resistance against Antibiotics in Community-acquired LRTI in Europe), PREPARE (Platform for European Preparedness Against (Re-) emerging Epidemics), ReCoVER (Rapid European SARS-CoV-2 Emergency Research response). Coordination and development of study-specific laboratory documents (eg Sample collection and processing manual), training of site personnel and biobanking of clinical specimens collected within the studies of the VACCELERATE project (European Corona Vaccine Trial Accelerator Platform).
  • Keywords:DIAGNOSTICS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Medicine
  • Disciplines:Medical biotechnology, Diagnostics, Laboratory medicine, Microbiology
  • Research techniques:Real-time PCR Whole genome sequencing Microarrays
  • Users of research expertise:Clinical laboratories Industry