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Certified Reference Microorganisms​ - Vitroids™ and LENTICULE®​ Discs



WEBINAR

The webianr is ideal for microbiologists involved in culture media testing, validation, and method development, this session delves into the technical needs, applications, and advantages of innovative CRMs. Explore the EN ISO 17034:2016 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Vitroids™ and LENTICULE® discs, designed to bolster accuracy, streamline workflows, and enhance sustainability. Join us to elevate your microbiological practices and stay aligned with international standards.

The webinar will address the following topics:

  • Performance testing, validation, and verification within EN ISO methods using microbiological reference material
    • Presenter: Barbara Gerten
  • Definition of Certified Reference Materials and Application of Vitroids™ and LENTICULE® discs & Data Interpretation
    • Presenter: Dr. Mathias Baeumlisberger
  • Advantage and Benefit of Vitroids™ and LENTICULE® discs
    • Presenter: Ivo Siegrist

Speakers

Barbara Gerten

Barbara Gerten

Merck

Senior Scientist Traditional Microbiology

Barbara has over 30 years of industrial microbiology experience and is currently working in Regulatory Marketing at {hcmpany}. She is an active member in several national and international bodies addressing microbiological topics in ISO, CEN and IFU, including the ISO Working Groups ‘Sulfite reducing clostridia and C. perfringens’, ‘Method validation’ and ‘Culture media’.

Dr. Mathias Bäumlisberger

Dr. Mathias Bäumlisberger

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Senior Scientist R&D Reference Materials & Proficiency Testing

Mathias works as senior scientist in the BioMonitoring R&D in the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in certified reference materials and proficiency testing. 2016, after he completed his Ph.D. at the University Medical Centre in Freiburg, Germany, he joined the R&D Scientist team at the facility in Buchs, Switzerland.

Ivo Siegrist

Ivo Siegrist

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Operative Product Manager

Ivo studied Bioengineering and has over 35 years of experience in microbiology. He has worked for different companies like Roche, Methrom, ETH Zurich and Fluka/Sigma-Aldrich/Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and also co-authored the book – “Brewing Microbiology“.

Frederic Pastori

Frederic Pastori

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Global Product Manager - Innovation Food & Beverage

Frederic is Global Product Manager for Food and Beverage Testing solutions at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany for 2 years. Seasoned with over 24 years of experience dedicated to Microbiology and Biotechnology for Food and Beverage safety, Frederic held positions in testing laboratories and honed his skills in product development and product management over years in addition to ISO / AFNOR Normalization and Validation activities.

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