Workshop session - Next Generation Molecular Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases - 16 June 2023
16.06.2023
How do you diagnose infectious diseases?
On June 16th (Friday) a practical workshop session - "Next Generation Molecular Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases" will be held, organized by RIDACOM and CerTest, during which we will demonstrate next generation strategy for molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases.
CerTest is a world leader in molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases. VIASURE product range is based on a unique technology for multiplex Real-Time PCR analys...
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Online Seminar - Legionella - Detection & Quantification in WATER samples - 11 Маъ 2023
11.05.2023
Join us for our groundbreaking ONLINE seminar on "Legionella - Detection & Quantification in WATER samples" happening on the 11th of May at 11 am EET.
During this session, you'll gain valuable insights into the latest PCR technology for Legionella testing and more.
Our team of experts will reveal the latest advancements in Legionella testing technolog...
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33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases ECCMID - 15-18 April 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark
15.04.2023
This year, the 33rd ECCMID Congress of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) will take place in Copenhagen from 15 to 18 April.
ECCMID is held annually in the spring and attracts over 14,000 participants. It is recognized by academic and clinical communities as well as the industry as the largest European congress for presenting and discussing research in the field of clinical microbiology and infections.
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Practical workshop session "Digital PCR Applications in Liquid Biopsy Testing" - 21 March 2023
21.03.2023
On March 21st (Tuesday) a second practical workshop session dedicated to Crystal Digital PCR™ technology will take place, organized by RIDACOM together with STILLA.
The analysis of cfDNA, CTCs, ctDNA from liquid biopsy is a non-invasive approach for detection of biomarkers with clinical importance for different conditions, increasingly used in oncology. Despite its advantages, this method has not yet gained widespread clinical application, due to the extremely low content of th...
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ONLINE SEMINAR - Listeria - a threat in food production - 14 March 2023
14.03.2023
Listeria is a Gram-positive, microaerophilic, non-spore-forming, catalase-positive and rod-shaped bacteria that is an intrinsic pathogen. The optimum temperature for growth of bacteria is 37°C but could survive at various temperature conditions. Listeria can also adapt to the conditions of the gastrointestinal tract by overcoming improper conditions of this microenvironment, including the acidity, osmolality, low oxygen, and the antimicrobial effect of bile salts and peptides.
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Award ceremony of the IV National Agar Art Competition - 27 January 2023
27.01.2023
After an almost 5 year pause, the National Agar Art contest is back. We will mark it with a festive event organized jointly with Sofia Tech Park and iGEM Bulgaria, where a unique atmosphere, exciting games, surprises and prizes will await you.
The intriguing program of the ceremony includes:
The story of the Bulgarian microbiologist, the inspiration of the Agar Art competitions, from first person
The success story of the inspiring professors from the Department of Microbiology a...
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IV National Agar Art Contest, 18 November 2022 - 18 January 2023
19.11.2022
When we think of art, bacteria are definitely not the first thing that comes to mind. Agar Art is precisely a work of art that is formed by cultivating bacteria and yeast.
An interesting fact is that a Bulgarian microbiologist brought new life into this unusual art. The story begins in 2014, when Rositsa Tashkova-Kacharova was working on her master's degree at the University of Nantes. She decided to experiment and surprise her colleagues by drawing a colorful Christ...
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European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) - 18 November 2022
18.11.2022
On the 18th of November we celebrate European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD). Every year the campaign is held under the initiative of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC). The purpose of the campaign is to raise public awareness regarding the rational use of antibiotic medications and to publicize the health risks that antibiotic resistance leads to on a global scale.
According to data from World Health Organization, antibiotic resistance is one of the t...
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The first National Conference on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 11-13 November 2022
11.11.2022
The first National Conference on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases will take place in Grand Hotel Astoria, Sofia between 11th and 13th of November.
The event is organized on the initiative of the Astra Forum Foundation, together with Ministry of Health and the offices of UNICEF and WHO in Bulgaria. Its aim is to bring together medical specialists whose work is related to vaccine-preventable diseases (diagnosis, clinical manifestations, therapy and specific prophylaxis) with the ultimat...
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International Jubilee Scientific Conference "100 years since the birth of Acad. Rumen Tsanev - 5-7 October 2022
05.10.2022
Dear Partners and Friends,
The International Jubilee Scientific Conference "100 years since the birth of Acad. Rumen Tsanev" will be held from 5 to 7October, organized by the Institute of Molecular Biology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Acad. Rumen Tsanev is the founder of Bulgarian molecular biology and the founder of the Institute of Molecular Biology. His merits and contributions in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology are of world importance.
A co...
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XV Congress of Bulgarian Microbiologists with international participation - October 5-8, 2022.
05.10.2022
Dear Partners and Friends,
RIDACOM invites you to visit the XVth Congress of Bulgarian Microbiologists with international participation in the period 05-08 October 2022, which will be held in the first grade school in Bulgaria "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" in Koprivshtitsa.
The main focus will be our rich portfolio in the field of cell cultivation, with the support of Capricorn Scientific - the German manufacturer of high-quality nutrient media, additives and reagents for fla...
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XX Jubilee National Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infections of BAM - 16-18 September 2022
14.09.2022
Dear Partners and Friends,
!! 16-18 September 2022 !!
Have you booked these dates on your calendar?
And this year we worked tirelessly to defend our recognition as the most successful diagnostic company in the Balkans, to open new horizons and realize our ambitious endeavors. As a result of our hard work, part of our portfolio is now new product solutions for the benefit of fast and accurate diagnostics, for your benefit!
We achieve our success than...
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European Antibiotic Awareness Day - 18th November 2021
18.11.2021
November 18th is the annual "European Antibiotic Awareness Day" which aims to raise public awareness of the threat to public health from the development of antibiotic resistance and the prudent use of antibiotics, through various campaigns and events. Recent data show that the number of patients infected with resistant bacteria is increasing across the European Union and that antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health.
Traditionally, RIDACOM together with MU P...
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XIX National Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infections of BAM - 14-16 September 2021.
14.09.2021
Dear Partners and Friends,
With great excitement and impatience we expect to welcome you again this year at the XIX Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectology (September 14-16, 2021, Park Hotel Moskva, Sofia).
With each passing year, our meetings with you become more cordial and leave for a long time the warmest and sweetest memories in our country.
We will be happy to share with you the emotions, knowledge and experience gai...
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Rapid test for COVID-19 - RIDACOM Webinar - 5 September 2021
05.09.2021
Dear pharmacists,
The pandemic for you as a first-line medical professional is a huge challenge - providing medicines and medical supplies in a situation of global scarcity is something for which we all thank you.
The ever-changing situation has led to something else - the group of medical supplies has been supplemented by products for rapid diagnosis of COVID-19. They are many, diverse and with specific chara...
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Revolution in microbiology: Autof MS 1000 MALDI-ToF - RIDACOM Webinar - 28 July 2021
28.07.2021
Dear Partners and Friends,
Rapid and accurate identification of microorganisms is crucial in diagnosis. Although conventional methods, which are based mainly on biochemical tests and lengthy incubation procedures, are precise and sensitive, they are time consuming and expensive to use on a daily basis.
MALDI-ToF is a revolutionary analytical technology that reduces the time for identification of microorganisms, provides hi...
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