Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory

The Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory leads and directly participates in conducting the following fundamental and applied research activities:

Identification of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and actinomycetes;
Isolation of microorganisms from clinical specimens, food products, water, soil, and pharmaceutical samples;
Investigation of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms, including their biological characteristics and virulence;
Determination of susceptibility to antibiotics and antiseptics (antibiograms);
Assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels;
Sanitary and hygienic monitoring of water, air, soil, and food products;
Microbiological monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments;
Sterility testing and microbial load assessment of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and probiotics;
Research on the development of novel antibiotics, probiotics, and genetic engineering technologies;
Research in biosafety and biosecurity (BSL-1, BSL-2);
Preparation, formulation, and modification of bacterial culture media.

The laboratory organizes the implementation of research activities included in the Institute's research agenda, identifies future development priorities in the relevant scientific field, selects appropriate research methods and technologies, and determines effective approaches for solving the scientific and technical tasks assigned to the laboratory.

The laboratory develops annual and long-term research project and development plans related to its scientific direction and submits them to the Institute's administration for approval.

The laboratory supervises the preparation of technical specifications, methodological guidelines, operating manuals, technical and economic feasibility studies, strategic development plans, and other methodological documents aimed at advancing science, technology, and sectors of the national economy within the scope of its activities.