Laboratory of Microbiology

Fast and specific diagnosis of pathogenic microorganisms: viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Diagnostics of etiological factors of infectious diseases using (1) classical methods based on cultures of microbiological flora and biochemical tests and (2) molecular biology methods including isolation of genetic material, PCR analyses, sequencing, and bioinformatics analyses. Studies of immunological interactions between the pathogen and the host (including flow cytometry analyses, cell phenotyping, and PCR tests). Studies on the resistance of microorganisms to currently used antibiotics and antimycotics, and the search for new therapeutics. Development of rapid and specific antigen tests to accelerate patient diagnosis.

Identification of pathogens

Clinical study of material – testing of clinical material

In vitro, ex vivo immune response test

Profiling drugs

1. Autoclaves
2. Freezer -80°C
3. CO2 incubators
4. Incubators
5. Laminar chambers
6. Refrigerators and freezers
7. Microscopes (contrast-phase, light)
8. Automatic pipettes
9. Water baths
10. Magnetic stirrers with heating
11. Vortex shakers (with exchangeable caps)
12. PCR
13. RT-qPCR
14. ddPCR
15. Flow cytometer
16. Nanopore sequencer

• Michalina Kazek – Laboratory Manager