Analyses
The Microbiological Analysis Platform (PAM) provides university collaborators and external partners with a wide range of expertise to address microbiological questions. Our team has recognized experience in developing and conducting microbiological assays on numerous biosafety level 2 pathogens. With appropriate equipment and a flexible approach, we design and implement customized protocols tailored to specific research or development needs.
Areas of expertise:
- Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy (bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal)
- Identification and characterization of bacterial strains
- Development of antibacterial screening assays
- Cytotoxicity and microbe–material interaction analyses
- Specific studies upon request
For any question or project, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We will assist you in defining and implementing the most appropriate experimental approach.
Examples of collaborations:
Host-Pathogen Interactions 
The Galleria mellonella insect is a model organism for the investigation of host-pathogen interactions. Importantly, this model is well in agreement with the 3R principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) encouraging the use of non-mammalian models. GalEx, a spin-off of the PAM platform, offers assays to determine the virulence and pathogenesis of your bacteria of interest and tests to determine the efficiency of novel antimicrobial agents.
For more information, please contact Martina.Valentini@unige.ch
