How do you detect an outbreak, or identify a pathogen, from genomic data?
This summer, the DTU National Food Institute offers two specialised courses that give researchers, PhD students and professionals hands-on experience with sequencing and analysis of microbial genomes, methods widely used in outbreak detection, diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance monitoring.
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Monday 23 March 2026
Sidsel Kretzschmer Henriksen
Whole genome sequencing is playing an increasingly important role in areas such as clinical microbiology, food safety and public health surveillance.
The course Mastering WGS and Metagenomics using Oxford Nanopore Long Read Sequencing (May 25-29) introduces participants to Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) and provides practical training in sequencing workflows, including bacterial whole genome sequencing and metagenomics including trouble shooting.
The course Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis for Microbial Diagnostic, Identification and Cluster Analysis (June 1-4) focuses on how genomic data can be used to identify microorganisms, investigate outbreaks and monitor antimicrobial resistance.
The courses can be taken separately, but together they provide a practical introduction to both generating and analysing sequencing data.
Both courses take place at DTU Lyngby Campus and are offered through DTU Learn for Life, DTU’s platform for continuing education.
