National Reference Centre for Whole Genome Sequencing of microbial pathogens: database and bioinformatic analysis

The “National Reference Centre for Whole Genome Sequencing of microbial pathogens: database and bioinformatic analysis” (GENPAT) was formally established at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise in Teramo by the Decree of the Italian Ministry of Health on May 30, 2017 (G.U.R. 196, August 23, 2017).

The mission and objectives of GENPAT are:

to develop a national platform for collection and sharing of microbial pathogens WGS data and for fulfilling bioinformatic analyses;
to create a structured and permanent network of reference people from other IIZZSS focused on the management and planning of territorial activities;
to support and assist the Italian Ministry of Health and competent authorities in technical and scientific claims;
to organize training courses for the National Health Service and competent authorities staff;
to encourage research activities within the specific area of expertise;
to implement any other useful activity related to the specific area of expertise as well as coordination and collaboration with other IIZZSS, research institutions and organizations.

Head of the Centre: Cesare Cammà – c.camma@izs.it

Reference Labs
- Regional Centres
- National Centres
  - CESME
  - COVEPI
  - National Reference Centre for Brucellosis
  - IUVENE
  - National Reference Centre for Whole Genome Sequencing of microbial pathogens: database and bioinformatic analysis
  - Livestock Registration
  - Listeria monocytogenes
  - Campylobacter
  - Dioxins and Polychlorobiphenyls
- International Centres
- Mobile Laboratory

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