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Role and Main Activities in METAGEN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As Lead Partner, UMFVBT is responsible for the strategic coordination and implementation of the METAGEN project.
Project Coordination: UMFVBT oversees the project\u2019s smooth execution, facilitating communication and alignment among all partners and ensuring timely achievement of objectives.
Knowledge Transfer: Drawing upon its extensive expertise in Nanopore sequencing and bioinformatics, UMFVBT provides technical and methodological guidance to the University of Szeged and ONCOHELP.
Data Collection: UMFVBT leads the collection of 3,200 biological specimens, forming the project\u2019s central research dataset for antimicrobial resistance studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Training and Capacity Building<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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UMFVBT organizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Three one-day theoretical training sessions (online\/on-site) for 12 ROHU participants each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Practical workshops on Nanopore sequencing workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A professional dissemination event for laboratory specialists, residents, and clinicians, presenting key project findings and promoting innovative diagnostic workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Resistance Gene Database: UMFVBT will establish a comprehensive Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Gene Database, serving as a long-term scientific resource for both research and clinical applications.
    Project Management and Quality Assurance: Through its experienced Research and Grants Department, UMFVBT ensures that all project activities adhere to EU standards of transparency, accountability, and scientific excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Project manager \u2013 Prof. Iulia Andreea P\u00eenzaru<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in public health \u2013 Prof. Sorin Ursoniu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in metagenomics \u2013 Prof. Ioan Ovidiu S\u00eerbu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in molecular diagnostic \u2013 Prof. C\u0103t\u0103lin Valer Marian<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Pharmacist \u2013 Lect. Aimee-Rodica Chi\u0219<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in microbiology \u2013 Prof. Monica Sorina Licker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Specialist in Clinical Laboratory (microbiology, hematology, biochemistry) \u2013 Prof. Delia Muntean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in bacteriology & virology \u2013 Assist. Corina Mu\u0219uroi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in bacteriology \u2013 Prof. Florin George Horhat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in microbiology \u2013 Lect. Iulia Cristina Bagiu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical expert in microbiology \u2013 Assoc. Prof. Hogea Elena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Financial manager \u2013 Ec. Mihaela Maria Stepan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Procurement manager \u2013 Ec. Gabriela Cristina Ursan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Assistant manager \u2013 Ioana Valeria Nea\u021bu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Biologist, PhD student \u2013 Paula Ciorda\u0219<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pharmacist, PhD student \u2013 Mirabela Romanescu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Medical doctor, PhD student \u2013 Izmendi Oana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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