Product
WASP®
WASP® provides a comprehensive system encompassing all aspects of automated specimen processing: planting and streaking, Gram slide preparation, enrichment broth inoculation, and preparation of AST plates.
Product
PharmaLab™
PharmaLab™ is a fully automated platform that takes care of the whole process from handling to incubation, from image analysis to reading. It is compatible with any kind of Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden, Utilities and Micro QC samples.
Product
Self – UriSponge™
Copan Self UriSponge™ is a safe and easy-to-use device to collect urine samples. Collection can be performed at Point of Care in complete privacy, using a non-invasive procedure.
Product
UTM®
Copan Universal Transport Medium® (UTM®) system is intended for the collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens containing Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma.
Application
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Invaluable tools for safer products.
Although Cosmetics & Personal Care products are not required to be sterile, their safety must be assured to protect consumers and prevent potential recalls.
Application
Food & Nutrition
Invaluable tools for safer products
Food producers are in charge of ensuring that the food they produce and sell is safe and acceptable for human consumption.
Product
Colibrí™
Colibrì™ is Copan’s device designed to automatise colony picking, and preparation of targets for ID through MALDI-TOF technology, and bacterial suspensions for AST.
Product
Radian®
Radian® is the WASPLab® module dedicated to the full automation and interpretation of Disk Diffusion Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing.
Product
PhenoMATRIX®
PhenoMATRIX® suite of algorithms combines Artificial Intelligence, LIS information, and lab custom rules to analyze colony features and automatically interpret, segregate, tag, and release bacterial culture plates.
Product
MicroHub®
Currently under development, MicroHub® will be the control centre of the future. Acting as a middleware, it gathers in one spot Patient, Sample, WASPLab® and other instruments data, letting you manage them from any perspective.
Product
WASP-FLO™
WASP-FLO™ is designed for microbiology laboratories with multiple WASP® and WASPLab® lines to streamline sample loading and unloading.
Application
STIs and Cervical Cancer
Although most STIs have no or only mild symptoms, the 1 million STIs acquired every day profoundly impact global health worldwide.
Product
Cyclone™
Cyclone is the easy, reliable, and flexible way to automate your industry microbiological analysis workflow, from serial dilutions to sample analysis.
Application
Hospital Acquired Infections
The rise of Multi Drug-Resistant Organisms has become a global health and economic concern, and tools to combat them are urgently needed.
Product
Transystem™
Our Transystem™ family comprises different media for the efficient and safe transport of many bacterial strains.
Application
Genetics & Microbiome
The rise of Multi Drug-Resistant Organisms has become a global health and economic concern, and tools to combat them are urgently needed.
Application
Forensics
A successful forensic investigation begins with a proper sample, and proper samples are obtained using the appropriate collection method.
Application
Gastrointestinal Infections
A successful forensic investigation begins with a proper sample, and proper samples are obtained using the appropriate collection method.
Product
SMART-eNAT®
SMART-eNAT® combines eNAT® with a unique SMART cap delivery system, providing a safe and efficient nucleic acids collection and transport for prolonged periods. The SMART post-collection high-performance yet intuitive cap avoids any spillage or unwanted contact, facilitating self-sampling at home.
Product
UTM® PodSwab™
PodSwab™ is the 6 ml UTM® tube paired with five nasal flocked swabs that allows for pooling up to five different individual samples in one single tube.
Approach
WISE approach
Copan’s Workflow-Integrated System Environment – WISE – takes care of your biological samples from their collection to the latest diagnostic platform, offering unbiased diagnostics and improved patient care.
Technology
LBM® technology
Copan Liquid Based Microbiology™ combines swabs with liquid transport and processing media, transforming challenging specimens into easy-to-process, multi-purpose liquid samples.
Product
MediaBag™
MediaBag™ contains ready-to-use agar-based media to prepare your microbiological Quality Control plates in a flash. Available in different formats and media types, these easy-to-handle bags save space in the lab and prevent the staff from handling hazardous powders.
Product
UriSponge™
UriSponge™ is intended for the collection, transport and preservation of urine specimens for the cultivation of uropathogenic bacteria and yeasts.
Technology
Digital Microbiology
The main idea of Digital Microbiology is to create a comprehensive ecosystem for laboratory processes, technology, and applications transforming physical objects into a continuous intelligent data stream connecting preanalytical and analytical platforms. This idea is revolutionizing how diagnosis are developed, leading to higher medical value and more efficient lab workflows.
Product
WASPLab®
More than a platform for incubation, storage, digitization, and recording of inoculated bacteriology plates, WASPLab® is the nucleus of Copan Full Lab Automation.
Product
FLOQSwabs®
FLOQSwabs® consists of a customizable molded plastic shaft and a tip coated with perpendicular short Nylon® fibers. Thanks to the superior elution efficiency, FLOQSwabs® ensure a flawless specimen collection, expanding downstream testing capabilities.
Product
UniVerse®
UniVerse® automates sample preparation steps for molecular testing: tube decapping and recapping, vortexing, swab handling, barcode identification, and liquid transfer to secondary tubes or assay plates.
Product
eSwab®
eSwab® collection and transport system is our multipurpose media intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes, fastidious bacteria, viruses and Chlamydia.
Product
eNAT®
eNAT® is intended to collect, transport, and preserve microbial and human nucleic acids to be analyzed by amplification techniques. With its rapid analysis and inactivation features, eNAT® is the ready-to-use device to quickly homogenize your sample, for a high-quality, unbiased nucleic acid yield, and fast turnaround time.
Application
Respiratory Infections
Respiratory tract infections are among the most common disorders affecting today’s population, representing the third cause of death in the whole world.
Application
Self-Collection
Simplifying collection devices and ensuring a prolonged sample transport could promote self-collection expansion in many new medical fields.
Application
Clinical Automation
Express your lab’s full potential by automating your routine
Product
4N6FLOQSwabs® Genetics
4N6FLOQSwabs® Genetics is the line of Copan patented FLOQSwabs® specifically designed and dedicated to DNA collection for human identification.
Application
Molecular Biology
Molecular assays have, in some instances, replaced traditional testing methods, and they are now an integral part of infectious diseases screening, diagnosis, and management.
Product
CLASSIQSwabs™
CLASSIQSwabs™ are traditional and sterile ready-for-use devices intended for the collection of clinical samples.
Product
BC+
BC+™ is a vacuum tube designed to transfer and transport positive blood culture for culture or microscopic analysis.
Application
Antibiotic Resistances
The rise of Multi Drug-Resistant Organisms has become a global health and economic concern, and tools to combat them are urgently needed.
Product
FecalSwab™
FecalSwab™ is intended to collect fecal specimens and preserve enteric pathogenic bacteria’s viability to be processed using standard clinical laboratory operating procedures for culture.
Product
hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs®
hDNAfreeFLOQSwabs® is a product line dedicated to DNA collection for genetic applications. Free of amplifiable human DNA and detectable DNase and RNase, hDNAFLOQSwabs® are non-invasive, painless, and cost-effective.
Product
Self Vaginal FLOQSwabs®
Safe, comfortable, and easy to use, Self Vaginal FLOQSwabs® is the comfortable device supporting women taking part in HPV and STI screening campaigns.
Product
LBM® Broth
Along with microbiology collection, preservation and transport systems, Copan’s portfolio includes a full range of enrichment and selective broths.
Product
Self – LolliSponge®
LolliSponge® easiness allows saliva collection from non-collaborative patients or when professional assistance is not available, enabling COVID-19 active surveillance programs in fragile communities.
Product
microFLOQ®
MicroFLOQ® is an innovative DNA collection tool featuring a micro flocked swab-head co-developed* by French Gendarmerie Forensic Research Institute (IRCGN™) and Copan.
Product
MSwab®
MSwab® is a true all-round pre-analytical device designed for optimized compatibility with molecular platforms, allowing backup culturing of bacteria and viruses.
Product
MycoTB™
With MycoTB™ you can take care of all the steps needed for mycobacteria detection in respiratory tract and extra-pulmonary specimens – fluidization, decontamination, concentration – with a safe, easy, and ready-to-use kit.
Application
Pharma
The challenge of pharmaceutical microbial quality control
The consequences of poor quality pharmaceutical products may lead to ineffective, inappropriate treatment as well as increased cost for the health care system.
Product
NAO® Basket
NAO® Basket is a semi-permeable system designed for releasing and concentrating human DNA from swab samples or other specimens during the extraction step.
Product
NUCLEIC-CARD™
NUCLEIC-CARD™ is specifically designed to collect, transport, and store human DNA from buccal cells, saliva, blood, etc. Thanks to the unique chemical treatment, NUCLEIC-CARD™ preserves DNA for 20 years at room temperature.
Product
Lab Consumables
We offer a wide range of transfer pipets, loops, spreaders, tubes, caps, and droppers meeting the highest quality standards. Since we produce them with our in-house technology, we can easily customize them upon customer’s request.
Product
SLSolution™
SLSolution™ is the answer to the sputum processing problem, as its mucolytic activity rapidly liquefies sputum without affecting the vitality and the morphology of bacteria and fungi.
Product
SRK®
Our Swab Rinse Kits line includes comprehensive tailor-made collection and devices for the detection of environmental microbial contamination in a broad range of environments, such as food production, pharmaceutical sites, and hospital wards.
Technology
FLOQ® Technology
The FLOQ® technology answers the healthcare professionals’ need for a more efficient sample collection. The FLOQ® patented arrangement of Nylon® fibers offers superior performance, bringing sampling to the next level.
Product
HEMO™
HEMO™ automatically transfers and tracks positive blood cultures from blood sampling bottles to Copan BC+™ for worry-free automated processing and analysis with Radian® and WASPLab®.
Product Focus
PhenoMATRIX® Brochure
Shifting the plate interpretation paradigm! PhenoMATRIX® suite of algorithms combines Artificial Intelligence, LIS information, and lab custom rules to analyze colony features and automatically interpret, segregate, tag, and release bacterial culture plates.
Product focus
MediaBag™
MediaBag™ contains ready-to-use agar-based media to prepare your microbiological Quality Control plates in a flash. Available in different formats and media types, these easy-to-handle bags save space in the lab and prevent the staff from handling hazardous powders.
Product focus
HEMO™
HEMO™ automatically transfers and tracks positive blood cultures from blood sampling bottles to Copan BC+™ for further automated processing and analysis with Radian® and WASPLab®.
Scientific Study
Rapid identification by MALDI-TOF/MS and antimicrobial disk diffusion susceptibility testing for positive blood cultures after a short incubation on the WASPLab®
Abdessalam Cherkaoui & Gesuele Renzi & Nouria Azam & Didier Schorderet & Nicolas Vuilleumier
& Jacques Schrenzel
Scientific study
Screening for cytomegalovirus shedding in vagina and saliva: Significant differences between biological fluids, swab types and storage durations in DNA recovery
Ngee Keong Tan et al.
Scientific study
Dual-site ligation-assisted loop-mediated isothermal amplification (dLig-LAMP) for colorimetric and point-of-care determination of real SARS-CoV-2
Moon Hyeok Choi et al.
Scientific study
Whole genome sequencing and taxonomic profiling of two Pantoea sp. isolated from environmental samples in Israel
Yehoudit Guedj-Dana, et al.
Scientific study
Human papillomavirus (HPV) detection in vaginal self-samples: evaluation of eNat® as an alternative suspension medium to ThinPrep®PreservCyt® for vaginal swabs
Chiara Giubbi et al.
Scientific study
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on surfaces in a COVID-19 hospital ward indicates airborne viral spread
J. Thylefors et al.
Scientific study
Comparison of Different Self‐Sampling Devices for Molecular Detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): A Pilot Study
Ilaria Sechi et al.
Scientific study
Total Laboratory Automation for Rapid Detection and Identification of Microorganisms and Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles
Abdessalam Cherkaoui et al.
Scientific study
Outbreak of ceftazidime-avibactam resistant KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit, Italy: urgent need for updating diagnostic protocols of surveillance cultures
Gabriele Bianco et al.
Scientific study
High-Resolution Melting Analysis to Detect Antimicrobial Resistance Determinants in South African Neisseria gonorrhoeae Clinical Isolates and Specimens
Nireshni Mitchev et al.
Scientific study
The challenge of preventing and containing outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms and Candida auris during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: report of a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak and a systematic review of the literature
Reto Thoma et al.
Scientific study
Current State of Laboratory Automation in Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Kritikos Antonios et al.
Scientific study
Optimizing liquefaction and decontamination of sputum for DNA extraction from Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Anzaan Dippenaar et al.
Scientific study
Clinical validation of full HR HPV genotyping HPV Selfy assay according to the international guidelines for HPV test requirements for cervical cancer screening on clinician collected and self collected samples
Alice Avian et al.
Scientific study
Copan Walk Away Specimen Processor (WASP) Automated System for Pathogen Detection in Female Reproductive Tract Specimens
Jing Gao et al.
Scientific study
The effect of urine storage temperature and boric acid preservation on quantitative bacterial culture for diagnosing canine urinary tract infection
Hedström M et al.
Scientific study
Oropharynx microbiota transitions in hypopharyngeal carcinoma treatment of induced chemotherapy followed by surgery
Hui‑Ching Lau et al.
Scientific study
Comparison of swab types for collection and analysis of microorganisms
Natalie M. Wise et al.
Scientific study
Clonal spread of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae among patients at admission and discharge at a Vietnamese neonatal intensive care unit
Björn Berglund et al.
Scientific study
Epidemiology of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli from repeated prevalence studies over 11 years in a long-term-care facility
Martischang et al.
Scientific study
Antimicrobial susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates and syndromic treatment of men with urethral discharge in Kingston, Jamaica, 2018-19
McDermott et al.
Scientific study
Inhibition of DNA amplification caused by metal in extracted bloodstains and in direct amplification
Patterson et al.
Scientific study
Human papillomavirus 16 L1 gene methylation as a potential biomarker for predicting anal intraepithelial neoplasia in men who have sex with men (MSM)
Chaiwongkot et al.
Scientific study
Collection and storage of DVI samples with microFLOQ® Direct swabs for direct amplification
Loockerman et al.
Scientific study
Sample collection and transport strategies to enhance yield, accessibility, and biosafety of COVID-19 RT-PCR testing
Banada et al.
Scientific study
Novel Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza H6N1 in Backyard Chicken in Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chilean Polynesia
Francisca di Pillo et al.
Scientific study
Characterization of Vaccine Breakthrough Cases during Measles Outbreaks in Milan and Surrounding Areas, Italy, 2017–2021
Silvia Bianchi et al.
Scientific study
Efficacy of Unsupervised Self-Collected Mid-Turbinate FLOQSwabs for the Diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Egildo Luca D’andrea et al.
Copan White Paper
Antibiotic resistance rise in Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp.
Matteo Miriani, Ph.D.
Scientific study
The Perfect Match: Assessment of Sample Collection Efficiency for Immunological and Molecular Findings in Different Types of Fabrics
Sara C. Zapico et al.
Scientific study
Effect of the environment on home-based self-sampling kits for anal cancer screening
Jenna Nitkowski et al.
Scientific study
Scientific study
A Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity cost benefit analysis for use of nylon 4N6FLOQSwabs®
Bruce Budowle et al
Copan White Paper
Validation of Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing directly from blood cultures using WASPLab ®, including Colibrí™ and Radian ® in‑Line Carousel
Pauline Hilda Herroelen et al.
Scientific Study
Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 circulation using saliva testing in school children in Rome, Italy
G. Sberna et al.
Scientific Study
A prospective cost–benefit analysis for nylon 4N6FLOQSwabs®: example of the process and potential benefits
B. Budowle et al.
Scientific Study
Fully Automated EUCAST Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (RAST) from Positive Blood Cultures: Diagnostic Accuracy and Implementation
Abdessalam Cherkaoui et al.
Scientific Study
Evidence of surface contamination in hospital rooms ccupied by patients infected with monkeypox, Germany, June 2022
D. Nörz, S. Pfefferle, T. T. Brehm, G. Franke, I. Grewe, B. Knobling, M. Aepfelbacher, S. Huber, E. M. Klupp, S. Jordan, M. M. Addo, J. Schulze zur Wiesch, S. Schmiedel, M. Lütgehetmann, J. K. Knobloch
Scientific Study
Olfactory swab sampling optimization for α-synuclein aggregate detection in patients with Parkinson’s disease
M. Bongianni, M. Catalan, D. Perra, E. Fontana, F. Janes, C. Bertolotti, L. Sacchetto, S. Capaldi, M. Tagliapietra, P. Polverino, V. Tommasini, G. Bellavita, E. Ataie Kachoie, R. Baruca, A. Bernardini, M. Valente, M. Fiorini, E. Bronzato, S. Tamburin, L. Bertolasi, L. Brozzetti, M. P. Cecchini, G. Gigli, S. Monaco, P. Manganotti, G. Zanusso
Scientific Study
Feasibility and acceptability of saliva-based testing for the screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection in prison
C. Parodi, E. Ottaviano, N. Cocco, S. Ancona, S. Bianchi, V. Massa, R. Bartolotti, B. Pezzoni, R. Giuliani, E. Borghi, R. Ranieri
Scientific study
Scientific study
Multidrug-resistant OXA-48/CTX-M-15 Klebsiella pneumoniae cluster in a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit: Salient lessons for infection prevention and control during the COVID-19 pandemic
Annaleise R. Howard-Jones et al.
Scientific study
Automated colony picking and McFarland preparation using the Copan Colibrì instrument is equivalent to manual McFarland preparations for antimicrobial susceptibility testing using the Vitek 2 system
K. Bryant et al.
Scientific study
Scientific study
Is SARS-CoV-2 a Concern for Food Safety? A Very Low Prevalence from a Food Survey during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern Italy
Sara Arnaboldi et al.
Scientific study
Validation of the NeuMoDx™ SARS-CoV-2 assay with COPAN eNAT® and E&O Viral PCR Sample Solution collection media types in comparison with other validated SARS-CoV-2 RNA assays
Daniel Baird et al.
Scientific study
Accuracy of Tongue Swab Testing Using Xpert MTB-RIF Ultra for Tuberculosis Diagnosis
A. Andama et al.
Scientific study
Frequency of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Patients with Imminent Preterm Delivery on the Island of Curaçao
Aglaia Hage et al.
Scientific study
Antibiotic-resistant organisms establish reservoirs in new hospital built environments and are related to patient blood infection isolates
Kimberley V Sukhum et al.
Scientific study
Validation of the Colibrí Instrument for Automated Preparation of MALDI-TOF MS Targets for Yeast Identification
Robbe Heestermans et al.
Copan White Paper
Self-collected saliva for SARS-CoV-2 detection: evaluation of Copan Lollisponge™
Cristiano Sabelli, Ph.D., Simone Paghera, MS.
Copan White Paper
Monkeypox: sample collection and diagnostic techniques
Stefania Di Costanzo, Ph.D.
Scientific study
The Vaginal Microbiota Composition and Genital Infections during and after Pregnancy amongWomen in Pemba Island, Tanzania
Naomi C.A. Juliana
Scientific study
ESBL-Producing, Carbapenem- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Escherichia coli in Belgian and Dutch Broiler and Pig Farms: A Cross-Sectional and Cross-Border Study
Sien De Koster et al.
Scientific study
Evaluation of an Environmental Transport Medium for Legionella pneumophila Recovery
Marianna Martinelli et al.
Scientific study
Outbreak investigation including molecular characterization of community associated methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a primary and secondary school in Eastern Switzerland
Frederike Waldeck et al.
Scientific study
Development of a melting-curve based multiplex real-time PCR assay for simultaneous detection of Streptococcus agalactiae and genes encoding resistance to macrolides and lincosamides
Eliane Saori Otaguiri
Scientific study
SARS-CoV-2 on Ocular Surfaces in a Cohort of Patients With COVID-19 From the Lombardy Region, Italy
Claudio Azzolini
Scientific study
Effectiveness of 0.66% Povidone-Iodine Eye Drops on Ocular Surface Flora before Cataract Surgery: A Nationwide Microbiological Study
Rosario Musumeci
Scientific study
Self‑sampling versus health care professional‑guided swab collection for SARS‑CoV‑2 testing
Silvia Würstle
Scientific study
Common skin bacteria protect their host from oxidative stress through secreted antioxidant RoxP
Tilde Andersson
Scientific study
Scientific study
Common skin bacteria protect their host from oxidative stress through secreted antioxidant RoxP
Tilde Andersson
Scientific study
Bacterial causes of otitis media with spontaneous perforation of the tympanic membrane in the era of 13 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Corinne Levy
Scientific study
Age-Dependent Dissimilarity of the Nasopharyngeal and Middle Ear Microbiota in Children with Acute Otitis Media
Silvio D Brugger
Scientific study
Active Surveillance of Carbapenemase-Producing Or-ganisms (CPO) Colonization With Xpert Carba-R Assay Plus Positive Patient Iso-lation Proves to Be Effective in CPO Containment
Menglan Zhou
Scientific study
Fluoroquinolone resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from poultry and human samples assessed by PCR- restriction fragment length polymorphism assay
Yuli Melisa Sierra-Arguello
Scientific study
Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in individuals from the community in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Taniela Marli Bes
Scientific study
Multicenter evaluation of the Xpert MRSA NxG assay for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in nasal swabs
Melanie L. Yarbrough
Scientific study
Germs of thrones – spontaneous decolonization of Car-bapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enter-ococci (VRE) in Western Europe: is this myth or reality?
Benjamin Davido
Scientific study
Scientific study
The epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus carriage in patients at-tending inner city sexually transmitted infections and community clinics in Calgary, Canada
Alejandra Ugarte Torres
Scientific study
Risk of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections among Children Found to be Staphylococcus aureus MRSA USA300 Carriers
Lilly Cheng Immergluck
Scientific study
Case-Control Pilot Study on Acute Diarrheal Dis-ease in a Geographically Defined Pediatric Population in a Middle-Income Country
Ana E Farfán-García
Scientific study
The initial state of the human gut microbiome deter-mines its reshaping by antibiotics
Frédéric Raymond
Scientific study
Nasopharyngeal Pneumococcal Carriage among Healthy Children in Cyprus Post Widespread Simultaneous Implementation of PCV10 and PCV13 Vaccines
Adamos Hadjipanayis
Scientific study
Multisite evaluation of Cepheid Xpert Carba-R assay for detection of carbapenemase-producing organisms in rectal swabs
Tato M
Scientific study
Molecular Evolution of a Klebsiella pneumoniae ST278 Iso-late Harboring blaNDM-7 and Involved in Nosocomial Transmission
Tarah Lynch
Scientific study
UriSwab: an effective transport medium for nucleic acid detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Anna-maria G Costa
Scientific study
The acceptability and cost of a home-based chlamydia retesting strategy: findings from the REACT randomised controlled trial
Smith K. S.
Scientific study
Child development, growth and microbiota: fol-low-up of a randomized education trial in Uganda
Prudence Atukunda
Scientific study
An emm-type specific qPCR to track bacterial load during experimental human Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis
Loraine V. Fabri et al.
Scientific study
Assessment of the Diagnostic Ability of Four Detection Methods Using Three Sample Types of COVID-19 Patients
Fei Yu et al.
Scientific study
Performance evaluation of an automated SARS-CoV-2 Ag test for the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection on nasopharyngeal swabs
Cedric Hartard et al.
Scientific study
Immune cell residency in the nasal mucosa may partially explain respiratory disease severity across the age range
Konner Winkley et al.
Scientific study
Early Start of Oral Clarithromycin Is Associated with Better Outcome in COVID-19 of Moderate Severity: The ACHIEVE Open-Label Single-Arm Trial
Konstantinos Tsiakos et al.
Scientific study
Prevalence of BRD-Related Viral Pathogens in the Upper Respiratory Tract of Swiss Veal Calves
Eveline Studer et al.
Scientific study
Screening of Eurasian Tundra Reindeer for Viral Sequences by Next-Generation Sequencing
Javier Sanchez Romano et al.
Scientific study
Screening the Presence of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella in Different Animal Systems and the Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance
Dacil Rivera et al.
Scientific study
Real-World Evidence: The Low Validity of Temperature Screening for COVID-19 Triage
Bogdan C. Pana et al.
Scientific study
The impact of a ‘milking the COW’ campaign in a regional hospital in Singapore
Surinder Kaur M.S. Pada et al.
Scientific study
On-field evaluation of a ultra-rapid fluorescence immunoassay as a frontline test for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic
Andrea Orsi et al.
Scientific study
Clinical, virological and immunological evolution of the olfactory and gustatory dysfunction in COVID-19
Eugenia Maiorano et al.
Scientific study
The evaluation of a novel digital immunochromatographic assay with silver amplification to detect SARS-CoV-2
Yoko Kurihara et al.
Scientific study
SARS‑CoV‑2 in hospital indoor environments is predominantly non‑infectious
Janina Krambrich et al.
Scientific study
Evidence of Common Isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae in Bovines and Humans in Emilia Romagna Region (Northern Italy)
Elena Carra et al.
Scientific study
Critical evaluation of faecal microbiome preservation using metagenomic analysis
Pribyl et al.
Scientific study
Correlating qRT-PCR, dPCR and Viral Titration for the Identification and Quantification of SARS-CoV-2: A New Approach for Infection Management
Martina Brandolini et al.
Scientific study
MYCO‑TB: the first IVD kit suitable for the digestion and decontamination of extra‑pulmonary specimens to detect Mycobacteria.
Bisognin et al.
Scientific study
Saliva detection of SARS-CoV-2 for mitigating company outbreaks: a surveillance experience
Emerenziana Ottaviano et al.
Scientific study
Practical strategies for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing in resource-constrained settings
Meredith S. Muller et al.
Scientific study
Scientific study
Cov-MS: A Community-Based Template Assay for Mass-Spectrometry-Based Protein Detection in SARS-CoV‑2 Patients
Bart Van Puyvelde et al.
Scientific study
Scientific study
Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection in a Healthy Healthcare Worker in Italy Confirmed by Whole-Genome Sequencing
Daniela Loconsole et al.
Scientific study
Excellent option for mass testing during the SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemic: painless self‑collection and direct RT‑qPCR
Eva Kriegova et al.
Scientific study
Extractionless nucleic acid detection: a high capacity solution to COVID-19 testing
Shairaz Baksh et al.
Scientific study
Performance of Fully Automated Antimicrobial Disk Diffusion Susceptibility Testing Using Copan WASP Colibri coupled to Radian in-Line Carousel and Expert System
Abdessalam Cherkaoui et al.
Scientific study
Culturomics to Investigate the Endometrial Microbiome: Proof-of-Concept
Robin Vanstokstraeten et al.
Scientific study
Diagnostic test accuracy of an automated device for the MALDI target preparation for microbial identification
Abdessalam Cherkaoui et al.
Scientific study
Copan White Paper
BP (Baird Parker Agar) MediaBag™
N. Schepis, G. Mazza, A. Giambra
Scientific study
Acceptance of Self-Sampling and Knowledge about Human Papillomavirus among Women in Mongolia
Tsetsegsaikhan Batmunkh et al.
Copan White Paper
Copan MSwab® maintains HPV nucleic acid stability after long term storage
Stefania Di Costanzo, Simone Paghera, Michele Rosso, Cristiano Sabelli
Copan White Paper
Copan MSwab® maintains HPV nucleic acid stability at challenging temperatures
Stefania Di Costanzo, Simone Paghera, Michele Rosso, Cristiano Sabelli
Copan White Paper
Copan Self Vaginal FLOQSwabs®:Agreement between clinician and self-collected samples for HPV detection. Evidence from the scientific literature
Stefania Di Costanzo, Cristiano Sabelli.
Scientific study
Performance evaluation of a self-administered point-of-care test for anal HPV screening in PrEP users: data from a community-based PrEP service
Lorenzo Biasioli et al.
Scientific study
Safety and Efficacy of IL-12 Plasmid DNA Transfection into Pig Skin: Supportive Data for Human Clinical Trials on Gene Therapy and Vaccination
Ursa Lampreht Tratar et al.
Scientific study
Zoonotic transmission of Chlamydia felis from domestic cats; A case series of chronic follicular conjunctivitis in humans
Laura hughes et al.
Copan White Paper
VRBL (Violet Red Bile Lactose Agar) MediaBag™
N. Schepis, G. Mazza, A. Giambra
Copan White Paper
OGYE (Oxytetracycline Glucose YeastExtract Agar) MediaBag™
N. Schepis, G. Mazza, A. Giambra
Copan White Paper
MRS (De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe Agar) MediaBag™
N. Schepis, G. Mazza, A. Giambra
Copan White Paper
VRBG (Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar) MediaBag™
N. Schepis, G. Mazza, A. Giambra
Scientific study
Evaluation of Automated Disk Diffusion Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Using Radian® In‑Line Carousel
Kim Callebaut et al.
Copan White Paper
PCA (Plate Count Agar) MediaBag™
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Stephen R. Welch
Scientific study
Prevalence and clinical significance of respiratory viruses and bacteria detected in tuberculosis patients compared to household contact controls in Tanzania: a cohort study
Mhimbira F.
Scientific study
Diagnostic Accuracy of a Noninvasive Test for Detection of Helicobacter pylori and Resistance to Clarithromycin in Stool by the Amplidiag H. pylori
Maxime Pichon
Scientific study
STOP HPV study protocol: a nationwide case–control study of the association between oropharyngeal cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Brazil
Eliana Marcia Wendland
Scientific study
Effects of Fermented Oils on Alpha-Biodiversity and Relative Abundance of Cheek Resident Skin Microbiota
Tiziana Ciardiello
Scientific study
Relationship between microbiology of throat swab and clinical course among primary care patients with acute cough: a prospective cohort study
Josè M. Ordonez-Mena
Scientific study
Evaluating sexual health in sex workers and men who have sex with men: the SMESH cross-sectional protocol study
Eliana Marcia Wendland
Scientific study
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Behavioral Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Allahabad District (India) Based on Data from the ChlamIndia Study
Pierre P.M. Thomas
Scientific study
Optimal processing of tongue swab samples for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection by the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay
G. S. Chilambi et al.
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Medlab Middle East
In 2021 Medlab Middle East will be located with Arab Health. This combination will accelerate innovation and strengthen the capability to provide more relevant solutions, bringing two key communities – healthcare and medical laboratory – together under one roof.
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IUSTI EUROPE – International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections
In 2023 IUSTI Europe celebrates its 100 years and all the IUSTI family to Malta is invited to commemorate this important anniversary. The Scientific Program will deal with all aspects of STIs and clinical issues. Furthermore, this year it will also aim at discussing health policies to improve the sexual health outcomes of socially disadvantaged groups: those who are disadvantaged and disenfranchised, the homeless and transient, chronically mentally ill, high school dropouts, criminal offenders, sex workers, juvenile delinquents, gang members, runaways and other street people.
Copan has a wide range of products that can support in such difficult situations and we will be display them at the exhibit. Come and visit us!
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LabDays 2024
The main laboratory industry’s leading suppliers will welcome you to LabDays Stockholm 2024, the biggest event of the year for the Swedish laboratory industry. Among them, Copan is eager to display Cyclone laboratory equipment. We are looking forward to meeting you at our booth!
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ANALYTICA 2024
For more than five decades, the world’s leading trade fair Analytica has been displaying innovative laboratory technology and pioneering biotechnology. As one of the most important meeting places for the sector, it brings together a complete range of topics for laboratories in industry and research.
Visit us and discover how our Cyclone can enhance your company’s potential!
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EUROGIN 2024
International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress of EUropean Research Organisation on Genital Infection and Neoplasia
Save the date and join us for another remarkable event as EUROGIN and its partners continue to advance the field of HPV research and cancer prevention. Started in 1993 as a conference where scientific progress and clinical practice converge, EUROGIN shares translational research with an international scientific community aiming at accelerating the reduction of the burden of HPV-related cancers and their mortality.
In cooperation with a highly recognized research groups, the EUROGIN 2024 conference draws up an inventory of recent scientific research to provide healthcare workers and decision-makers with a comprehensive strategy to fight diseases related to human papillomavirus.
The conference focuses on translating scientific and evidence-based research into clinical practice.
At the booth, you’ll have the chance to discover our solutions for HPV screening and our approach to self-collection as a method to increase testing rates in women.
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MEDLAB MIDDLE EAST
Medlab Middle East 2024
Experience the science of medical laboratories at the world’s only multi-disciplinary congress, the place to be for medical professionals and companies! Visit us at booth Z5.E20 to discover Copan’s products and philosophy.
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JSCM
The Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology
Meet us at the JSCM Expo 2024, where we will be displaying the WASP automated machine and our LBM (Liquid-Based Microbiology) products!
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CBS 2024
13th International Conference of Clinical Laboratory Automation (Cherry Blossom Symposium)
Initiated in Japan in 1998, the biennial symposium serves as an academic forum for exchanging cutting-edge knowledge and technological advancements in laboratory medicine. While Japan and Korea have primarily spearheaded the organization of the event, Cherry Blossom Symposium has grown into a significant global conference in the realm of laboratory automation, attracting participants from around the world.
CBS 2024 will center on the theme “The Next Generation of Clinical Laboratory Automation,” presenting a comprehensive program showcasing the latest research in clinical laboratory automation. Furthermore, the symposium is committed to disseminating crucial knowledge in this field.
We are looking forward to meeting you in Seoul
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RICAI 2023
Réunion interdisciplinaire de chimiothérapie anti-infectieuse.
The 43rd RICAI is approaching with many new things. The meeting will offer five interactive sessions on current advancements in anti-infective therapies and technological innovations related to antimicrobial resistance. Moreover, interviews with the speakers of the key sessions of the congress will be produced and broadcast on ACAI social media. See you there! We will be there to finally meet you in person and show you our sample collection devices and UniVerse®, our latest solution for molecular biology sample preparation.
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PEC Pharma Microbiology Congress 2023
The Pharma Microbiology Congress is the European annual meeting point of professionals involved in the sterile manufacturing of medicinal products and medical device. A full immersion on the latest regulatory updates, new technologies for the detection and containment of contamination, best practice and strategies to improve the sterility assurance of the manufacturing and control of sterile medicines. Professionals belonging to different areas of expertise (Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, R&D, Maintenance) will get together to share and discuss the hottest topics with experts coming from Regulatory Bodies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Consultancy, Associations and New Technologies providers. Visit Copan at booth #13!
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MICROBIOME: from benchtop to bedside
The Clinical Biology Department of the UZ Brussel organises the symposium ‘Microbiome: from benchtop to bedside’ to learn about the latest microbiome discoveries and novel research trends, as well as to foster collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and the industry. Discover our microbiome sample collection products at our booth and don’t miss our talk!
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GISCi – Convegno Gruppo Italiano Screening del Cervicocarcinoma
Il Gruppo Italiano Screening del Cervicocarcinoma (GISCi ) è una associazione senza scopi di lucro che promuove la diffusione e miglioramento della qualità dell’ attività di screening organizzato del “carcinoma della cervice uterina”. Obiettivi principali del GISCi sono: promuovere i contatti tra i programmi di screening esistenti in Italia; favorire il confronto multidisciplinare tra i vari professionisti ed operatori coinvolti nel percorso di screening; promuovere la qualità dei programmi nonché sostenere e stimolare l’innovazione e la ricerca nel settore. Punto saliente per la valutazione del raggiungimento di tali obiettivi è il Convegno Nazionale annuale che quest’anno si terrà a Milano dal 26 al 27 Ottobre.
Sarà un’occasione di confronto per quanti coinvolti nei programmi di screening organizzato nel verificare i risultati raggiunti, i programmi di recupero dopo il rallentamento dell’attività legato alla pandemia COVID, il grado di implementazione nell’attuazione del Programma Nazionale di Prevenzione per quanto attiene, nello specifico l’attività della Associazione.
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Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Asia
The microbiome has gained increased attention for being recognized as a promising avenue to enhance human health. Researchers and industry players collaborate to bring microbiome discoveries to the market. This establishes the microbiome as a significant force in science and medicine, essential for future interventions. Come and discover Copan’s solutions for microbiome analysis at our booth!
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Futura EXPO – L’essere umano al centro
Energy efficiency, circular economy, innovation, work. All this is FUTURA Expo, the largest Italian exhibition where companies and people meet to talk about a realistic and sustainable future in which human beings, nature and economy can coexist in balance and harmony. FUTURA Expo aims to be a virtuous example of dialogue between companies, institutions and society on one of the most topical issues, sustainability, addressed in its many aspects, from the ecological transition, to governance, to economic and financial sustainability and the world of work. As one of the most important Brescia-based companies, we’ll be partners of the exhibition with our products and business model.
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ENFSI – European Network of Forensic Science Institutes
The Section of Forensic Biology at Oslo University Hospital will host this year’s Meetings of the ENFSI DNA Expert Working Group, EDNAP and European CODIS users. The program will cover interesting topics including DNA Analysis Methods & Interpretation, DNA-legislation and DNA-database management, Automation, Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence and Forensic Biology.
We will attend this important event with our 4N6 and genetics products!
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MICROBES SFM 2023
The 18th National Congress of the SFM Microbes 2023 will be the opportunity to approach “A world to explore”. This exploration of the infinitely small will take place at the Couvent des Jacobins, a magnificently restored medieval architectural setting in the heart of Rennes, capital of Brittany… and of microbiology for 3 days! Come and join us at booth #51 in great numbers!
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ESCV – 25th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology
The 25th European Society for Clinical Virology meeting will be an engaging experience for expert clinical virologists and young scientists. Topics will be focused on the state of the art as well as the most recent discoveries and innovations in Clinical Virology, including respiratory viruses, gastrointestinal viruses, emerging and re-emerging viruses, immune response and vaccines, advancements in diagnostics, epidemics, and pandemics. Looking for the best collection device for virology? Come and visit our booth!
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7th Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress
Two days of exciting talks to learn about the latest microbiome discoveries and novel research trends, as well as explore effective strategies and partnerships that translate findings into viable products. Discover our microbiome sample collection products at our stand, and don’t miss the chance to listen to our talks Tuesday, September 12, held by Copan Scientific Affairs Director Cristiano Sabelli, “Standardizing Sample Collection and Transportation for Microbiome Analysis” and ASPAC Sales & Marketing Manager “Cyclone: easy, traceable, and reliable automation of sample preparation.”
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MyWoman International Congress 2023
MyWoman International Congress 2023 has a line-up of exciting topics and new developments in obstetrics, gynecology, menopause, and women’s health. This congress will be a platform for fostering new ideas, partnerships, and collaborations with many leading international experts to improve women’s health and well-being. We’ll be there with our products designed to empower women to self-collect their samples!
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ISHI – 34rd International Symposium on Human Identification
The International Symposium on Human Identification is the largest annual meeting on DNA forensics. Two and a half days of General Session talks featuring industry leaders and emerging technologies, 75+ Scientific Poster presentations, 45+ vendors in the forensic field, and organized networking opportunities. Of course, we’ll be there with our booth #327. Join us to discover the newest advances in DNA technology from top experts in the field, coming from crime labs in the US and abroad, parentage and testing laboratories, academic institutions, and governmental research agencies.
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IBMS Congress 2023
Linking learning to the laboratory
The COVID-19 pandemic has put science and scientists center stage in a way rarely seen. Being IBMS’s most important event for developing professional skills and knowledge, 2022’s Congress will truly celebrate science in all its variety, influence, potential, and impact on society. We, Copan people, are trembling to contribute to this event: we’ll be present there to display our patented technologies, our Liquid-Based Microbiology media, and lab automation. This year will be a great chance to learn more about UniVerse®, our solution designed to bring efficiency, standardization, and safety in the service of thousands of molecular biology laboratories worldwide.
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Next Generation DX Summit
The Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Fourteenth Annual Next Generation Dx Summit will take place in-person at the Grand Hyatt Washington, D.C. on August 21-23. The Next Generation Dx Summit is the nexus for key opinion leaders across the world to share recent progress in diagnostic advancement and technology innovation. The event provides a valuable window on how point-of-care, infectious disease, liquid biopsy, and companion diagnostics are changing the standard of care. Now in its fifteenth year, the Next Generation Dx Summit is a must-attend event with complete coverage of the most timely and important topics for the industry.
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Medlab Asia
Medlab Asia will be welcoming world-class suppliers and industry leaders as well as top-of-the-line buyers in the healthcare sector to explore the APAC market. Plus, the educational agenda of the congress aims to equip medical lab and healthcare professionals with technical skill sets, research findings, and recommendations on all lab and healthcare-related topics. Led by a strong scientific committee, the congress ensures that current issues and innovations are at the center of all programs. Come and meet our APAC team at booth H6.D12
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34th ECCMID – European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is an invaluable event for any microbiologist eager to share their research, connect with global experts, and engage in discussions that will shape the future of clinical microbiology. To us, it has always been the best opportunity to showcase our latest releases, meet our partners, and establish new, meaningful connections. Join us in Barcelona, visit our booth and come to our sundowner symposium.
Discover all the details on our landing page!
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SEIMC – XXVII Congreso Nacional Sociedad Española de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clínica
This Congress is one of the most important events in Spain for infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Come and visit us at our distributor Werfen’s booth, where you can see our UniVerse running!
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Asia Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection – APCCMI
The primary goal of the APCCMI international conference is to broaden medical knowledge while strengthening personal and professional networks. This year, the meeting will return to the in-person format, bringing clinical microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, infection control professionals, and public health scientists from Asia Pacific countries together to share their expertise, remarkable achievements, and innovative ideas through active intellectual collaboration. The scientific program will reflect the changing landscape of clinical microbiology and infection through the pandemic of COVID-19 and AMR.
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MICROCON India 2024
This year, the conference embraces the theme, “Transforming Future: From Microscopes to Genomics” which is a testament to the monumental advancements in the field of microbiology. It celebrates the evolution from conventional microscopy to cutting-edge microscopy techniques, the integration of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence in various microbiological practices and from the pioneering Sanger sequencing to single molecule real time sequencing.
Join us in Pune for Microcon 2024, where history, culture, and science converge!
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Asia-Pacific Vaccine and Immunotherapy Congress
Asia-Pacific Vaccine and Immunotherapy Congress (APVIC) will bring together experts from wide ranging areas including immunology, clinical trials, cellular and gene therapies, vaccine manufacturing, immuno-oncology, drug development and many more.
Join us at our booth and for some refreshments!
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PDA Good Digital Manufacturing Conference
Engage with the future of digitalization at the PDA Good Digital Manufacturing Conference 2025 “From Hype to Reality – Advancing Digital Transformation in Pharma”.
This premier event will bring together industry leaders, regulatory experts, and innovators to explore how digitalization is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The digital revolution in pharma is at a pivotal moment, with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), real-time data management, and sustainability paving the way for smarter, more efficient processes.
Visit us at our booth to discover how we can support you with our the newly launched PharmaLab automation.
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European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress
Explore Vienna with ESCMID Global 2025 and grab the opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest topics of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology in this former imperial city.
Join our experts, discover cutting-edge technology and products, and network with us at booth # B30.
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KSLM Spring Symposium
Laboratory medicine is essential for early disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prognosis prediction. Its importance is increasing with the expansion of personalized medicine. The Spring Symposium 2025 will be held under the theme “Laboratory Medicine: A Core Entity of Healthcare” and Copan will be present with a booth displaying key products for microbiology and molecular biology. Come along to visit us!
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BioMedica
BioMedica is the largest and most complete scientific meeting for all those responsible for the needs and direction of clinical laboratories in Ireland. This is where the policies, procedures and the associated technologies necessary to ensure the highest quality of service within pathology laboratories are discussed, debated and solutions sourced.
We will be present together with our valued distributors to showcase our products for clinical microbiology.
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International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress of EUropean Research Organisation on Genital Infection and Neoplasia
EUROGIN is one of the world’s leading international congresses on HPV infections and associated cancers with a focus on prevention and diagnostics.
The event aims at translating scientific and evidence-based research into clinical practice through its high-quality and innovative program drawn up by outstanding international leaders. The conference offers a forum to exchange knowledge and experience with peers from all over the world.
Save the date and join us at booth A07, where you will ll have the chance to discover our solutions for HPV screening and our approach to self-collection as a method to increase testing rates in women.
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The Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology
Meet us at the JSCM Expo 2025, whose theme is: “Adapt! Clinical microbiology testing that can adapt to the era of innovation and succession”. We will be displaying the WASP automated machine and our LBM (Liquid-Based Microbiology) products.
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RICAI – 44ème Réunion Interdisciplinaire de Chimiothérapie Anti-Infectieuse
Participants will meet at the Palais des Congrès in Paris in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has always encouraged exchanges between microbiologists and clinicians for this anti-infectious chemotherapy congress, which has become an essential national end-of-year event.
This 44th edition will be remarkable for the scientific level of the sessions, the quality of the speakers and the news offered.
This is a must-be event for us, and we will attend with our sample device product and the UniVerse automation.
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Asian Society Gynecologic Oncology Meeting 2024
Medical professionals who treat patients with gynecological cancer will come to Bali in order to discuss, exchange experiences, share research findings, and keep up to date on the latest developments in the field of gynecological cancer. A symposium and a pre-meeting course will be held to enhance knowledge and skills during the meeting.
We are proud to attend this significant meeting with our products for this specific application.
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MICROBIOME from Benchtop To Bedside
The third edition of the Microbiome, From Benchtop to Bedside symposium, is dedicated to advancing the field of microbiome research by bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and industrial partners. The goal is to catalyze the translation of groundbreaking scientific insights into clinical applications that improve patient care. The symposium will feature sessions about Microbiome & General Health, Disease and Applications and Regulations. Esteemed international speakers will share their latest research and insights.
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36th International Papillomavirus Conference – IPVC
Join researchers, clinicians and other health professionals at the 36th International Papillomavirus Conference & Basic, Clinical and Public Health Scientific Workshops. Conference topics include prevention of HPV infection and their associated diseases and cancers, especially cervical cancer; the molecular biology, immunology and epidemiology of PVs in understanding pathogenesis; expanding scientific knowledge to benefit the whole community, and so much more!
Copan is on the front line in fighting against cervical cancer and all HPV-associated disease, so you will find us at booth #18!
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Australian Society for Microbiology Annual National Meeting
The ASM annual meeting is the premier conference on microbiology in Australia, bringing together a diverse group of scientists, clinical researchers and other professionals to discuss the latest advances in microbiology. The meeting features an outstanding range of plenary lectures and symposium sessions, as well as extensive opportunities for networking.
Pass by, Copan and Interpath will welcome you at our shared booth!
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The European Network of Forensic Science Institutes Meeting 2024
The Section of Forensic Biology at Oslo University Hospital will host this year’s Meetings of the ENFSI DNA Expert Working Group, EDNAP and European CODIS users. The program will cover interesting topics including DNA Analysis Methods & Interpretation, DNA legislation and DNA database management, Automation, Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence and Forensic Biology.
We will attend this important event with our 4N6 and genetics products, come and visit us!
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PMC: Pharma Microbiology Congress 2024
The Pharma Microbiology Congress is the European annual meeting point of professionals involved in the sterile manufacturing of medicinal products and medical devices. A full immersion on the latest regulatory updates, new technologies for the detection and containment of contamination, best practice and strategies to improve the sterility assurance of the manufacturing and control of sterile medicines.
We will be highly involved with three interesting speeches by our managers and specialists and with a physical booth in Florence.
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13th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics
EMMD is devoted to all aspects of molecular diagnostics in human disease and pathology. These meetings are a continuation of the former Benelux and European meetings on PCR diagnostics. However, the scope of the meeting has expanded to include other amplification techniques, general probe technology and applications in wide diversity of laboratory disciplines i.e. Clinical Microbiology, Virology, Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Genetics, Pharmacogenetics, Hematology and Oncology.
Copan will display new and well-established products, with specific focus on molecular claims.
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JACLaS EXPO 2024
The Japanese Association of Clinical Laboratory Systems (JACLaS) was founded in 2012 to improve the health and welfare of Japan’s population, and to contribute to progress in the clinical laboratory field, by acting as a resource offering vital information on clinical laboratory devices, reagents, and systems to the people and organizations involved in the fields of healthcare and medical devices development. Since then the main focus has been the dissemination of information, holding exhibitions and promoting technical cooperation on a global scale.
The cornerstone of the activities of the Japanese Association of Clinical Laboratory Systems is the main exhibition, the JACLaS EXPO, which is turning into a truly international event with attendees increasing year after year.
Copan will not miss the chance to be there, visit us at our booth!
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AOGIN India 2024
With the claim “Innovate, Empower, Educate,” AOGIN India collaborates closely with multidisciplinary healthcare groups, focuses on health promotion, training, community-based interventions, and cutting-edge research, and engages healthcare providers in women’s health for collaboration, scientific exchanges, education, and training, thus facilitating information dissemination.
Copan will be present at this important conference with our products related to women’s health.
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Laboratory Medicine Congress & Exhibition & Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine 65th Annual Meeting
In Korea, 2024 is designated as the Year of the Blue Dragon, signifying a period to confront fresh challenges while embracing creativity and innovation as symbols of new beginnings and transformation.
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26th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology
The Conference will be dedicated to various aspects of clinical virology and comprise presentations, symposia, discussions, and various workshops. It will cover state of the art as well as the most exciting developments in clinical virology. Meet us at booth #12!
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ILMAC
Every two years, the ILMAC industry event is the largest meeting place for the chemical and life science industry in French-speaking Switzerland. This year’s proposition “Inspiring the Future of Chemistry and Life Sciences” wants to encourage the development of new ideas and solutions.
Do not miss the opportunity to see our Cyclone when visiting Copan NewLab’s and IGZ’s booth. See you in Lausanne!
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XVII Baltic Congress of Laboratory Medicine
This Congress will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals from the laboratory medicine field, offering a platform for the exchange of knowledge, latest advancements, and best practices.
Copan will attend for the first time with our own booth, because we strongly believe in the Baltic countries as an important market to be further explored. Pass along to say hello and to discover our cutting-edge products!
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2024 AOGIN – Asia-Oceania Research Organisation in Genital Infection and Neoplasia
This year’s topic is “Empowering Women, together against Cervical Cancer”, which is one of the biggest challenges of our time, combining women empowerment and genital infections. Copan has always been in the first line in fighting against STI diseases; therefore, we will attend the congress displaying our high-quality, STI-related products.
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IAFP – International Association for Food Protection meeting 2023
Each year, the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting provides attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network with thousands of food safety professionals from around the globe. Held in various locations throughout North America, this meeting has grown over the years to become the leading food safety conference worldwide. The IAFP Annual Meeting is attended by more than 3,800 of the top industry, academic, and governmental food safety professionals from six continents. This renowned event owes its reputation and success to the quantity, quality, and diversity of each year’s program; the quality and relevance of exhibits sharing the latest in available technologies; leading experts speaking on a variety of timely topics; and special recognition of outstanding professionals and students for their contributions in the food safety field.
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SIV – 7th national congress of the Italian Society for Virology
This year, the annual meeting of the Italian Society of Virology SIV-ISV will be held in our city, Brescia! The event will span from general to clinical virology, with sessions on antiviral therapy and diagnosis, vaccines, epidemiology, diseases, veterinary, and plant virology. See you there!
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European Society of Mycobacteriology – ESM
The European Society of Mycobacteriology (ESM) is a non-profit, international, scientific society dealing with different aspects of mycobacteriology and related diseases.
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ICPIC
The 6th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC), which will be held on 14-17 September 2021.
After the challenging past year through the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to bring together the global IPC community becomes even stronger. We believe that all required conditions will be met next September to be able to organize a safe, interactive and stimulating face-to-face conference.
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32nd ECCMID – European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
The main event of the year! ECCMID brings together experts from many fields to present their latest findings, guidelines, and experiences to an audience of over 14,000 colleagues. The scientific program includes Keynote Lectures and Oral Sessions, Educational Workshops, Open Forums, Meet-The-Expert Sessions, and a wide range of Scientific Symposia. We are arranging great things for the occasion, including an Integrated Lunch Symposia – Saturday, April 23rd, from 12:15 to 13:15 – talking about self-collection experiences in different fields.
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EUROGIN 2022 – International multidisciplinary HPV congress
We urgently need to recover from the losses in cervical cancer screening and treatment and HPV vaccination rates that we witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic; EUROGIN is the opportunity to meet in person to share ideas on the ambitious goal of eliminating cervical cancer. At the booth, you’ll have the chance to discover our solutions for HPV screening and our approach to self-collection as a method to increase testing rates in women.
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IBMS Congress
Delivering science, celebrating achievement
The COVID-19 pandemic has put science and scientists center stage in a way rarely seen. Being IBMS’s most important event for developing professional skills and knowledge, 2022’s Congress will truly celebrate science in all its variety, influence, potential, and impact on society. We, Copan people, are trembling to contribute to this event: we’ll be present there to display our patented technologies, our Liquid-Based Microbiology media, and lab automation. This year will be a great chance to learn more about UniVerse®, our solution designed to bring efficiency, standardization, and safety in the service of thousands of molecular biology laboratories worldwide. But that’s not all: in the dedicated executive suite 7 we’ll go deeper into sharing knowledge and communicating science: Stay tuned to discover what we arranged!
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Medlab Middle East
For the expected, unexpected and everything in between
Medlab is the key event to unite Middle East healthcare and medical laboratory community, and is the right place to discover innovative products, trending technology, and build infinite networking opportunities. This year we’ll be there in person: discover our FLOQ technology – which revolutionized sample collection – and see first-hand our Liquid-Based Microbiology media, today the gold standard in microbiological sampling. Moreover, it will be a great chance to learn more about UniVerse®, our solution designed to bring efficiency, standardization, and safety in the service of thousands of molecular biology laboratories worldwide.
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RICAI 2021
Réunion interdisciplinaire de chimiothérapie anti-infectieuse.
After the digital edition of 2020, the 2021 edition will be an opportunity to share live the experiences we learned from the pandemic and get to know new therapeutics and diagnostics solutions for infectious pathologies. We will be there, to finally meet you in person and show you our sample collection devices and UniVerse®, our latest solution for molecular biology sample preparation.
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Medlab Asia
The virtual edition returns
More time. More valuable contacts. More return.
In a changing world and with limited resources we realise it’s more important than ever to spend your time and money wisely. So, they’ve completely reviewed and redefined the Medlab Asia & Asia Health experience, introducing an online platform.
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Microbiome Connect: Europe
Highlighting the Latest Clinical Research and Innovation in the Gut, Oral and Skin Microbiome
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GISCI – Gruppo Italiano Screening del Cervicocarcinoma
20Primary HPV screening is now active in most Italian regions. Some programs have already invited clients to rounds
subsequent to the first. The first reflections on the outcomes of the courses and on potential improvements.
The pandemic has hindered the normal path of prevention but they are actions aimed at solving the obstacles themselves have been implemented
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Annual Meeting ASHG
“We are excited to again provide cutting-edge scientific programming and, as the world emerges from an unprecedented pandemic, ASHG’s leadership continues to explore how we can sustain, unite, and engage our vibrant community in new ways.”
Gail P. Jarvik, MD, PhD 2021 ASHG President
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North American Food Safety & Quality- NAFS
The Must-Attend event for Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance Executives
As food regulations and customer expectations continue to evolve across the United States and around the world, food and beverage companies work constantly to meet and exceed expectations. Food safety and quality issues from farm to fork are paramount for both corporate success and public well-being. Food safety, quality, and compliance challenges are not a competitive space, they are a shared responsibility. The executives responsible for food excellence know they are more effective sharing and learning with one another to improve the common good.
North American Food Safety & Quality brings together the “who’s who” of food safety, quality, and compliance executives, cutting-edge service and solution providers and media partners for North America’s premier food safety event.
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International Papillomavirus Conference – IPVC
The theme of the 34th International Papillomavirus Conference is “Research and education for HPV elimination”. Through workshops, invited lectures, and oral and poster sessions presenting the latest research results, the conference will cover papillomavirus-related topics from basic science to clinical research and global health impact. Special attention will be paid to HPV prevention and control in populations that are most vulnerable to HPV, including those in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
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Food Safety Summit – FSS
The Food Safety Summit gathers experts from various food safety backgrounds under one roof to discover the most effective solutions, evaluate the latest technologies, and create a network of peers. The event’s main goal is to connect the food safety community and provide practical business solutions to deliver the safest and highest-quality products to customers. Our NewLab Team will be there to display our solutions for food QC, including Cyclone, our automation for microbiology quality control.
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Asia Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection – APCCMI
APCCMI 2021 will build on this rich history in Singapore and regional collaboration. The congress will focus on:
- COVID-19
- Advances in infection control, microbiome and vaccines; new antimicrobials and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Advances in microbiology including rapid diagnostics, applications in whole-genome sequencing, laboratory automation;
- Antimicrobial resistance in humans and within the One Health context of animals, humans and the environment;
- Challenges and progress in the three pandemic infections of HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis;
- Emerging infectious diseases prevalent in the region (Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika) and globally (Avian and seasonal influenza, MERS-CoV)
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Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Microbiologia
49th SIM 2021 Congress will aim to take stock of the situation on research, at two different times.
The first will take place over two days dedicated to the presentation of posters and the second on 20 and 21 September for the oral sessions. In particular, the days of 16 and 17 September will be dedicated to e-Posters, with data from SIM research in all its facets, to try to take stock of the post-covid era and how to build it. In the two days of oral sessions, on the other hand, national experts will deal with the hottest topics of the day, from SARS-Cov-2 to vaccines, from diagnostics to pathogenesis and resistance, from fungi to rapid diagnostics.
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International Symposium on Human Identification – ISHI
Discover the newest advances in DNA technology from top experts in the field at the 32nd International Symposium on Human Identification. It’s all happening on September 14, 2021!
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Microbiome & Probiotics R&D & Business Collaboration Forum: Europe
The 8th Microbiome and Probiotics R&D and Business Collaboration Forum is Europe’s longest-running and largest Microbiome meeting. It has an unrivaled reputation for attracting leading academics to present the newest available discoveries being made about microbiota and human health. With an equal measure of researchers from industry, this outstanding networking meeting was the place to learn, built new partnerships, and explore effective business and commercialization strategies.
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European Society of Clinical Virology – ESCV
The Conference of European Society for Clinical Virology program covers the most recent discoveries and innovations in Clinical Virology. Sessions will include the use of Next Generation Sequencing, Hepatitis, Emerging Viruses and Zoonoses, Viral infections in Pregnancy, as well as Advancements in Diagnosis, Monitoring, Prevention and Treatment of a range of viral diseases.
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European Society of Human Genetics – ESHG
The European Human Genetics Conference brings you what is at the forefront of human genetics both scientifically and technologically, without losing sight of educating the upcoming generation of human geneticists. With these goals in mind, our Scientific Program Committee establishes the meeting schedule.
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International Association for Food Protection – IAFP
Each year, the International Association for Food Protection hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network with thousands of food safety professionals from around the globe. Held in various locations throughout North America, this meeting has grown over the years to become the leading food safety conference worldwide.
IAFP 2021 will be held both in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center and virtually for those unable to travel. The meeting will be held in Mountain Time (U.S).
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STI & HIV World Congress
“Sexual diversity and the city” is 2021’s theme of STI & HIV World Congress. Being places where a large portion of the STI epidemic is focused and offering networks, infrastructures, and creativity from which solutions can emerge, cities can act as giant outdoor labs and ideal environments to implement interventions.
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ECCMID
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases meeting is one of the most influential congresses in the field of microbiology. ECCMID scientific program is a synthesis of current priorities in clinical microbiology and infection: diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and prevention of infectious diseases, as well as related basic microbiology.
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Bertinoro Meeting on Blood Stream Infections
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World Of Microbiome
This year, the WOM program is based on three learning and networking zones to advance research, understanding & application in the world of microbiome by fostering collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and the industry. These zones are the mother and newborn microbiome, the digestive tract and metabolism microbiome, and the oral cavity microbiome.
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European Human Genetics Conference – ESHG
The ESHG conference provides a platform for disseminating the most exciting advancements in the field of human genetics and fostering the education of the upcoming generation of human geneticists. Scientific sessions, concurrent symposia, and workshops: by attending, you’ll be updated on emerging concepts, mechanisms, and technologies in human genetics. Of course, our human and microbiome genetics collection devices cannot be missed.
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European Society of Mycobacteriology – ESM
Join the ESM Congress to discover the advances and breakthroughs in labs worldwide and gain an in-depth perspective of the Mycobacteria field. In addition, you could investigate potential collaboration opportunities, learn about the newest data and tools, and share your research with a highly relevant and supportive audience.
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Medlab Asia
Medlab Asia will be welcoming world-class suppliers and industry leaders as well as top-of-the-line buyers in the healthcare sector to explore the APAC market. Plus, the educational agenda of the congress aims to equip medical lab and healthcare professionals with technical skill sets, research findings, and recommendations on all lab and healthcare-related topics. Led by a strong scientific committee, the congress ensures that current issues and innovations are at the center of all programs. Come and meet our APAC team at booth 6.D38
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ESPID 2023
The 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases is the world’s premier meeting for professionals who want to stay up to date, apply state-of-the art science to clinical care, present their research, reinforce existing and develop new collaborations.
The event will bring together world-renowned researchers and clinicians for an inspiring multi-faceted program covering areas that include clinical issues, epidemiology, public health, microbiology, immunology, host-pathogen interactions, and genomics, highlighting more recent progresses. Come to our booth to discover our solution for sample collection in kids and newborns.
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IPVC 2023 – 35th International Papillomavirus Conference
The theme of the 35th International Papillomavirus Conference is “Coming Together for HPV Elimination.” Through workshops, invited lectures, and oral and poster sessions presenting the latest research results, the conference will cover papillomavirus-related topics from basic science to clinical research and global health impact. Participants will hear about the latest research findings, scientific news, and best practice updates and get opportunities for educational and networking exchanges. Our STIs and HPV self-collection devices could not be missed!
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33rd ECCMID – European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
Here we are, another year, another ECCMID incoming! Despite last year’s incredible event, we are planning even more exciting things for ECCMID 2023, and we can’t wait to share them with you in Copenhagen! This year, two will be the Copan’s integrated lunch symposia, save the dates:
- April 16th, 12.15 -13.15 “Sample collection: needs, challenges, and future”
- April 17th, 12.15 -13.15 “BacteriologIA: Artificial Intelligence applied to bacteriology”
For the moment, visit our ECCMID landing page (under construction) for information about our scientific symposia, poster presentations, and product launches for this year.
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BIOMED-J 2023
BIOMED-J 2023 has taken up the ingredients of the success of previous congresses, by improving the recipe with more partners, conferences, and high-quality speakers. The agenda will cover many topics, including microbiology and virology. See you there with our full portfolio of Liquid-Based Media!
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EUROGIN 2023 – International multidisciplinary HPV congress
Since its creation three decades ago, the EUROGIN congress has gained a strong reputation as one of the leading international conferences on HPV infection and associated cancers. The meeting offers a forum for high-level scientific exchange involving multiple disciplines, with the aim of translating research into clinical practice. The congress program offers up-to-date scientific information on the full range of HPV-related diseases and is the opportunity to meet in person to share ideas on the ambitious goal of eliminating cervical cancer. At the booth, you’ll have the chance to discover our solutions for HPV screening and our approach to self-collection as a method to increase testing rates in women.
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Medlab Middle East 2023
Paving the way for technological advancements and sustainability in laboratory medicine. Medlab Middle East is returning to the show floor, bigger and better than ever. For the 22nd year, the event will provide an ultimate playground of opportunities to learn trending technologies, network, and build relationships within the laboratory community. Discover at our booth our FLOQ technology, see first-hand our Liquid-Based Microbiology media, and learn more about WASPLab ecosystem, our automation and Artificial Intelligence solution for microbiology labs. In other words, our WISE approach to preanalytics!
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RICAI 2022
Réunion interdisciplinaire de chimiothérapie anti-infectieuse.
The 42nd RICAI is approaching with many new things. The meeting will offer five interactive sessions on current advancements in anti-infective therapies and technological innovations related to antimicrobial resistance. Moreover, interviews with the speakers of the key sessions of the congress will be produced and broadcast on ACAI social media. See you there! We will be there to finally meet you in person and show you our sample collection devices and UniVerse®, our latest solution for molecular biology sample preparation.
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Preventing Cervical Cancer 2022 Conference
The PCC2022 Conference will be a hybrid face-to-face and virtual event hosted by the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer and the NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence in Cervical Cancer Control (C4).
The theme of the conference is innovation and equity in the elimination of cervical cancer. An exciting panel of speakers at the vanguard of elimination efforts will share their experiences and knowledge across the cervical cancer prevention spectrum, including awareness, vaccination, screening, and treatment of pre-cancers. In a few words, PCC222 is the ideal setting for our vaginal self-collection products.
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ISHI – 33rd International Symposium on Human Identification
The International Symposium on Human Identification is the largest annual meeting on DNA forensics. Of course, we’ll be there with our booth #201. Join us to discover the newest advances in DNA technology from top experts in the field, coming from crime labs in the US and abroad, parentage and testing laboratories, academic institutions, and governmental research agencies.
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GISCi – Convegno Gruppo Italiano Screening del Cervicocarcinoma
Il Gruppo Italiano Screening del Cervicocarcinoma è una associazione senza scopi di lucro che promuove la diffusione e miglioramento della qualità nell’attività di screening organizzato del carcinoma della cervice uterina. Il Convegno nazionale sarà un’occasione di confronto per quanti coinvolti nei programmi di screening organizzato nel verificare i risultati raggiunti, i programmi di recupero dopo il rallentamento dell’attività legato alla pandemia COVID, il grado di implementazione nell’attuazione del Programma Nazionale di Prevenzione per quanto attiene, nello specifico, l’attività dell’Associazione.
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EMMD – 12th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics
The European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics will cover all the aspects of molecular diagnostics in human disease and pathology. The scope of the meeting has expanded to include top-notch amplification techniques in a wide diversity of laboratory disciplines, including Clinical Microbiology and Virology. Come to our stand (#10) to discover our approach to molecular biology sample preparation!
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European Academy of Forensic Science Conference – EAFS
Together for a Safer World: this is the motto of the 2022 EAFS conference, chosen to emphasize the importance of cooperation to meet future expectations of the forensic community. The event will focus on the transformation of forensic science due to new technical possibilities, developments in forensic science, and new categories of crime. Our 4N6 collection devices – designed to respond to the need for a flawless sample collection and reduced DNA testing time – fit nicely with this year’s rationale. Come to meet them at our booth!
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Futura EXPO – Economia per l’ambiente
Un evento che vedrà la partecipazione dell’intero tessuto sociale bresciano che si confronterà e cercherà nuove soluzioni per raggiungere un unico obiettivo: una crescita economica che sia davvero sostenibile. Gli obiettivi sono chiari: valorizzare l’impegno delle tante aziende che hanno creduto nella sostenibilità attivando progetti strategici in grado di dare una svolta green alla propria attività e al nostro futuro, essere d’ispirazione ai tanti imprenditori che vogliono intraprendere questa strada, e aumentare il valore del territorio bresciano.
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ESCV – 24th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology
This meeting will be the first in-person ESCV meeting since the pandemic began! We are excited to get together and share our pandemic experience with clinical virologists, without forgetting all the many other important aspects of clinical virology that the attention-demanding coronavirus has overshadowed!
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NSCMID – 38th Nordic Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Meeting
The annual NSCMID meeting is the main microbiology event in the Scandinavian Countries, so why not attend it side by side with our distributors and partners? Come to meet us all at booth #13 to discover our WISE approach to preanalytics and sample management. Also, we’ll wait for you at our sponsored symposium “Automated disk diffusion antibiotic susceptibility testing: the next step in full lab automation” held by Susan Sharp, Friday, September 2, 14:30 – 15:00 CET
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SGM-SSM – Swiss Society for Microbiology
In 2022 the Swiss Society for Microbiology celebrates its 80th anniversary. We’ll be there with our partner Ruwag celebrating this anniversary and discussing the latest advancements in clinical microbiology with Swiss experts. In this respect, don’t miss our exclusive symposium, “The Microbiology Laboratory of the Future,” featuring Dr. Abdessalam Cherkaoui, Bart Gordts, and Professor Oliver Nolte, Wednesday August 31, from 12.00 to 12.45.
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Next Generation DX
The Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Fourteenth Annual Next Generation Dx Summit will take place in-person at the Grand Hyatt Washington, D.C. on August 22-24. The Next Generation Dx Summit is the nexus for key opinion leaders across the world to share recent progress in diagnostic advancement and technology innovation. The event provides a valuable window on how point-of-care, infectious disease, liquid biopsy, and companion diagnostics are changing the standard of care. Now in its fourteenth year, the Next Generation Dx Summit is a must-attend event with complete coverage of the most timely and important topics for the industryNext Generation DX
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IAFP – International Association for Food Protection meeting 2022
Each year, the International Association for Food Protection’s Annual Meeting provides attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network with thousands of food safety professionals from around the globe. Our NewLab team will wait for you at our booth, with our solution for food industry quality control!
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VIII Congresso Nazionale SIMaST: Farmaco resistenza nelle infezioni sessualmente trasmesse
An Italian event dedicated to AntiMicrobial-Resistant Bacteria in Sexually transmitted infections. The scientific program will cover both the epidemiological aspects and the problems of diagnosis, treatment, and primary and secondary prevention of viral STIs.
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Microbiome Connect
Skin microbiome is entering the mainstream of the healthcare, beauty, and personal care industry. The field is still in a nascent stage, but as next generation sequencing techniques and big data analysis improve, a galaxy of new information is set to be uncovered. With new regulation coming in to hold back the use of unsubstantiated claims, understanding the research and governing of this space has never been more important. Join us at this amazing event!
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European Society of Mycobacteriology – ESM
Join the ESM Congress to discover the advances and breakthroughs in labs worldwide and gain an in-depth perspective of the Mycobacteria field. In addition, you could investigate potential collaboration opportunities, learn about the newest data and tools, and share your research with a highly relevant and supportive audience.
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European Food Sure Summit – EFSS
The 12th Food Sure Summit will be held in Milan, just a few kilometers from our headquarters: we can’t miss it! Join food & beverage industry leaders from across Europe and beyond to discuss the growth and challenges the food & beverage industry faces. Discover industry-leading transparency, safety, quality strategies, and innovative solutions, including our microbiological food quality control devices.
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European Human Genetics Conference
The ESHG conference disseminates the most up-to-date advancements in the field of human genetics and fosters the education of the upcoming generation of human geneticists through scientific sessions, concurrent symposia, and workshops.
Don’t miss the chance to discover our human and microbiome genetics collection devices!
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Launch of LolliSponge™
We are proud to present LolliSponge™, the new sponge-made saliva collection device we conceived by listening to the healthcare professionals’ needs!
LolliSponge™ easiness allows saliva collection from non-collaborative patients or when professional assistance is not available, enabling COVID-19 active surveillance programs in fragile communities and making personnel available for other activities such as vaccine administration.
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Microbiology Time – September 2023
Here’s the ninth issue of 2023’s Microbiology Time. The three selected studies evaluate self- versus healthcare professional performed- collection, carcinogenic HPV prevalence in Estonia, and the implementation of molecular screening for HPV in five African countries.
MediaBag™
The new MediaBag™
Today, we unveil MediaBag™, ready-to-use agar-based media in a new, convenient, and safe format.
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Copan’s Artificial Intelligence on Nature Communications
Let’s listen to the Copan people who contributed to the exciting research paper featured in our last Microbiology Time, to understand PhenoMATRIX®’s game-changer performances in enhancing the efficiency and quality of routine activities and decision-making processes in a microbiological lab.
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Microbiology Time – November 2023
November’s Microbiology Time: what a big shot! This month, our scientific update features not one but two studies published in Nature Journals. Colony picking, vaginal microbiome, and AI plate interpretation: read more about these three papers that can’t be missed!
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Microbiology Time – October 2023
Let’s dig together into three thrilling papers on tongue swabs and tuberculosis, self-collection for cervical screening in Italian women, and a study on the correlation between Covid-related olfactory deficit and zinc homeostasis.
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The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Sampling
The new Copan Guide to Forensic Sampling aims to help forensics professionals orient through the jungle of evidence collection methods, choose the appropriate one according to any situation, and ensure the success of their investigation.
UriSponge®
UriSponge® is back in business!
Copan UriSponge® is back with a new formulation that guarantees outstanding performance and eliminates boric acid, a chemical inserted into the Candidate List of substances of very high concern for Authorization of the REACH Regulation due to its toxicity for reproduction.
Cyclone
Copan Cyclone Revolutionizes Mérieux NutriSciences Quality Control
The installation at the Italian headquarters of Mérieux NutriSciences marked one of the early achievements of our Cyclone system. This successful project, characterized by close cooperation and mutual learning, played a crucial role in shaping the present-day Cyclone and allowed Mérieux NutriSciences to provide an unparalleled quality control service to numerous food producers nationwide.
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Microbiology Time – August 2023
This month we start with a vaccination and screening program for influenza and COVID-19, followed by an exciting article on the benefits of Lab Automation. Finally, we end with a somewhat unusual paper: a study evaluating sampling methods to analyze the microbiome of cultural heritage objects. Enjoy the readings!
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Microbiology Time – January 2024
In the first edition of this year’s Microbiology Time, a paper on a new protocol to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces, a systematic review on assessing oral swabs as an alternative to sputum for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis, and the first paper highlighting the unparalleled value of PhenoMATRIX PLUS in decreasing technologists’ time on negative plates.
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Microbiology Time – July 2023
For this July Microbiology Time, we selected three papers from Italian research teams. The first two explored the link between microbiome and cancer, while the third assessed bacterial water contamination in a dental clinic setting. Discover the full studies!
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Microbiology Time – June 2023
This month we bring you two studies on the pediatric use of FecalSwab, and an outstanding paper illustrating the innovations introduced in forensic science by the French gendarmerie. Enjoy!
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Microbiology Time – May 2023
In this edition of our Microbiology Time, we focus on the sample collection of N. gonorrhoeae, proposing three keystone papers on the topic.
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ECCMID 2023 wrap-up
It was great to see many people at our booth and scientific symposia. We hope you all had a great time speaking with us and got engaged by our ingenious sample collection solutions and cutting edge-lab automation.
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Introducing PhenoMATRIX® PLUS
PhenoMATRIX® PLUS is the newest PhenoMATRIX® suite release, designed to automatically segregate positive plates or discard negative plates without technical validation.
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Candida auris outbreak: let eSwab® help you!
A drug-resistant strain of Candida auris is alarming international control and prevention institutions. eSwab® can give a hand up to healthcare professionals that are working to limit the spread of this pathogen.
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Microbiology Time – December 2023
In the last edition of this year’s Microbiology Time, three exciting topics: a novel bacterial strain in the vaginal microbiome, a case report of bacteria-induced osteomyelitis, and olfactory mucosa markers of frontotemporal dementia.
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Microbiology Time – February 2024
In the second Microbiology Time of 2024, we selected a paper proposing salivary micro-RNA as a liquid biopsy marker in oral cancer, a clinical trial evaluating different methods of offering HPV self-sampling kits, and a study investigating the benefits of probiotics in improving microbiota composition in post-menopausal women.
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Microbiology Time – April 2023
Our April Microbiology Time includes a study on SARS-CoV-2 detection in cadavers, a German investigation of respiratory infections in hospitalized children, and an analysis of demographics, symptoms, and outcomes of individuals diagnosed with monkeypox in an Italian hospital.
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Microbiology Time – November 2024
COVID-19 biomarkers years after the infection resolution, the effects of wound microbiome on healing, and an antibiotic resistance outbreak in an Irish burn unit. Explore with us the top three picks for this month by following the link below!
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Microbiology Time – March 2025
This month’s edition features a study on molecular screening for antibiotic resistance, a SARS-CoV-2 surface monitoring screening, and a research paper investigating the best method for processing tongue swabs to diagnose tuberculosis.
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Welcome to PharmaLab, the all-in-one platform for the pharmaceutical industry!
Copan Newlab introduces PharmaLab™, the automated platform for pharmaceutical Quality Control that leverages AI and advanced hardware to enhance data integrity, efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
New Mission and Vision
Copan’s new vision and mission: a statement to grow, innovate, and make health a universal value
The updated Vision and Mission emphasize Copan’s universal approach, reflecting our global expertise and commitment to innovative, patient-centric solutions throughout the entire diagnostic process.
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Microbiology Time – February 2025
In the second Microbiology Time of 2025, a comparison of two Point-of-Care assays for the monkeypox virus detection, an investigation on tongue swabbing and tuberculosis, and a review on Parkinson’s Disease early diagnosis.
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Microbiology Time – January 2025
The effects of COVID-19 on HPV screening, athlete-derived probiotics to enhance health and wellness, and subsampling in forensic science—this is all featured in the first edition of this year’s Microbiology Time!
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Microbiology Time – December 2024
In the last Microbiology Time of 2024, we dive into GBS and Artificial Intelligence, new techniques for HLA sequencing, and SARS-CoV-2 monitoring on surfaces.
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Introducing HEMO™: the missing piece!
The automation that will revolutionize positive blood culture processing has finally arrived! Automatically transfer positive blood cultures from blood sampling bottles to Copan BC+™ with HEMO™.
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Microbiology Time – October 2024
Let’s dig together into three interesting papers on oropharyngeal cancer and HPV, microbiome and vaginitis, and microFLOQ in forensic DNA testing.
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Microbiology Time – March 2024
In the third Microbiology Time of 2024, a study that exploits saliva to evaluate Long Covid in children, the research of a new standardized method for the oral microbiome samples collection, and another paper certifying the effectiveness of self-collection for cervical cancer analysis.
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The first Colibrí™ in Scandinavia will be installed at Helsinki’s HUS Diagnostic Center
Our partners at Mekalasi Oy accomplished a great goal, installing the first two Colibrí™ picking automation in Scandinavia. Discover more about this successful story!
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Microbiology Time – September 2024
In this month’s selected papers, we explored different features of two outbreaks, Candida Auris and Monkeypox, and we discussed the culture methods of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from tongue swabs.
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Microbiology Time – August 2024
To select this month’s studies, we’ve traveled to three continents with an epidemiology study on pneumococcus in Botswana, an update on the British HPV screening program YouScreen, and an E. coli sequencing project in Pakistan.
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Microbiology Time – July 2024
We welcome the long-awaited summer with three great papers: the first analyzes surface characteristics’ effect on human DNA’s recovery for forensic purposes, while the second and third evaluate the impact of different variables on the accuracy and usability of self-collected samples for HPV detection.
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Microbiology Time – June 2024
From the Mongolian grassland to the Belgian plains, we selected the three studies to be published in our Microbiology Time. Read about HPV self-collection in Mongolia, DNA methylation for detecting uterine cancer, and automated Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing with Radian!
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Microbiology Time – May 2024
In the May edition of our Microbiology Time, we have selected three papers that showcase the diverse applications of our products, from HPV self-collection to a validation of an animal model and a zoonosis case study.
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Microbiology Time – April 2024
In this ECCMID month, we selected three studies that span the microbiome and COVID-19 correlation to gastrointestinal diseases and tuberculosis. Read more in April’s Microbiology Time!
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The new SMART-eNAT®
SMART-eNAT® combines eNAT® with a unique SMART cap delivery system, providing a safe and efficient nucleic acid collection and transport for prolonged periods. The new SMART post-collection high-performance yet intuitive cap avoids any spillage or unwanted contact, facilitating self-sampling at home.
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Copan White Paper: PhenoMATRIX® – can Artificial do better than Human Intelligence?
In this Copan White Paper, we dissect how PhenoMATRIX AI and interpretation algorithms bring advanced reproducibility and sensitivity to plate interpretation, overcoming the subjectivity of human visual examination and maximizing lab efficiency to support diagnostic decisions.
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Our new identity
It’s finally time to unveil our new identity, representing at best Copan’s forerunner role in the field. This brand new look – including the new graphics, tone of voice, marketing material, and website – highlights the value we give to people, innovation, and trust.
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Microbiology Time – November 2021
It’s November Microbiology Time! Take a look at our database to find the latest studies taking advantage of our products. This month, the top three picks are a research paper on forensic sample collection with microFLOQ®and two articles highlighting the importance of surveillance strategies to monitor Antimicrobial Resistances.
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Microbiology Time – April 2022
April is dense with scientific events: EUROGIN, ECCMID, World Of Microbiome… our Microbiology Time could not be missing! The main topic of this month is HPV, the subject of two of your selected studies. The third one investigates SARS-CoV-2 presence on hospital surfaces.
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Microbiology Time – March 2022
Spring is almost here, and together with sunny days and warm temperatures, we bring you new scientific studies for our March Microbiology time just uploaded on our database. This month’s best pick are two studies on Antibiotic-resistant Organisms and a review on the benefits of lab automation.
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Microbiology Time – February 2022
It’s February, and it’s Microbiology Time! This month we selected an exciting paper on MDRO outbreaks during the Covid-19 pandemic and an interesting study evaluating the performance of different swab types and collection systems to recover CMV DNA from vaginal fluids and saliva. The third study selected is an exhaustive review of the advantages of full lab automation.
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Copan Wasp Regulatory Milestones
2021 has been a dense year for Copan Wasp Regulatory and Quality departments. In view of many other significant deadlines to be met in 2022, let’s recap what we recently achieved!
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Microbiology Time – January 2022
We are welcoming 2022 with many engaging papers uploaded to our scientific database. This month’s top picks are a research on canine urinary tract infections, a study on tuberculosis sample processing, and a paper evaluating WASP-automated processing of female reproductive tract specimens.
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Microbiology Time – December 2021
It’s December Microbiology Time… Take a look at our database! As always, we cherry-picked the top three papers of the month: two studies analyzing microbiome for forensic purposes and in cancer patients, and one on antimicrobial resistances in a Vietnamese Intensive Care Unit.
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Meet Radian® BC
Radian® BC is our latest solution to drastically reduce the time to diagnosis in Blood Stream Infection patients. By cutting to 4 hours the incubation time for positive blood culture samples, Radian BC guarantees to specialists unparalleled fast diagnostic assessment, directing each patient towards an early targeted antimicrobial therapy. line laboratory workflow in COVID-19 screening.
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This year’s flu season could be the worst in years, CDC and ECDC warn: be prepared!
According to the European and American Centers of Disease and Control, the upcoming flu season could be the most severe in years and could significantly burden healthcare systems already drained by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ECCMID 2022
Copan at ECCMID 2022
Our page dedicated to ECCMID 2022. Here, you can discover more about what we displayed at the trade show, watch – or replay- our integrated lunch symposium, and listen to our interviews with microbiology experts, to understand how Copan’s WISE approach can revolutionize your lab workflow!
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Cepheid Inc. validates Copan eNAT® sample collection
Cepheid Inc. just validated the use of Copan eNAT® to collect nasal and nasopharyngeal samples to be analyzed with its Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus assay. The combination of these two best-in-class solutions will provide laboratories worldwide with improved efficiency and operators safety, granting patients the best clinical results.
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Microbiology Time – October 2021
October’s update of our scientific database is full of exciting papers. Among them, we selected a study on HPV-related cancer screening, a research on direct amplification of disaster victim identification samples, and a comparison of sample collection and transport methods to enhance yield and biosafety of COVID-19 testing.
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Microbiology Time – September 2021
We just updated our scientific studies database with numerous studies. This month’s top picks analyze SRK® sample stability, SARS-CoV-2 self-collection FLOQSwabs®, and antibiotic resistances in Belgian and Dutch farms.
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Microbiology Time – August 2021
It’s August Microbiology Time! We just updated our website’s scientific database and chose the best three papers of the month: a study on extrapulmonary samples processing with MycoTB™, an alternative to PCR for Sars-CoV-2 diagnosis, and the first feedback from the LolliSponge™ use to collect saliva for COVID-9 screening.
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Launch of PodSwab™ – UTM® for pooling
Many scientific studies have demonstrated pooled testing to be an efficient methodology for screening in the case of low-incidence phases of COVID-19. We are now ready to present PodSwab™ – UTM® for pooling: another Copan solution to streamline laboratory workflow in COVID-19 screening.
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Microbiology Time – July 2021
Introducing a new way of communicating the science around our products! While we’ll constantly update the scientific repository on our website, in this “Microbiology Time” posts we’ll suggest to you the three best papers of the month! This month featuring S.pyogenes diagnosis, fecal microbiome preservation, and automated AST.
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CoHere: Copan at ECCMID 2021
ECCMID 2021 is approaching! ECCMID is the event we have been waiting for all year round, as it’s the main occasion to gather with you all clients and collaborators and an excellent chance to share the latest findings and developments in microbiology. Discover what we arranged for the event!
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Microbiology Time – May 2022
Here we are with the May edition of Copan’s Microbiology Time. This month we bring you to the warm Polynesian waters, where researchers analyzed the avian influenza virus in wild and domesticated birds. Also, read about a new colorimetric method for SARS-CoV-2 detection and bacterial strains secreting antibiotic-like compounds.
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Microbiology Time – June 2022
June’s microbiology time is finally online! We selected three interesting studies for this month’s issue: a paper published on BMC evaluating HPV testing using self-collected samples and two studies on two very different outbreaks, the first of measles in Italian non-vaccinated individuals and the second investigating an outbreak of CPE in a COVID-19 intensive care unit.
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Microbiology Time – March 2023
This month, we traveled From Ethiopia to Canada to collect three exciting studies to share on our Microbiology Time. From the analysis of the high-risk HPV infection prevalence in the African country to a veterinary case report on a lethal fungal infection in a captive bullfrog and a research paper amplifying human DNA from leeches to identify a victim or suspect of a crime. Enjoy!
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COPAN WASP Regulatory milestones: 2022
We finally obtained all the certificates needed to declare the entire COPAN WASP portfolio compliant with the latest European Union In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR), which regulates access to the European market. This process allowed us to CE-mark all our products, guaranteeing our trusted partners and clients the continuous circulation of all our products throughout Europe without disruption. Overseas, our sample preparator Colibrí™ got its second 510(k) FDA clearance. Read more!
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Microbiology Time – February 2023
It’s the second month of 2023, and it’s the second microbiology time of the year! In this edition, we selected studies covering self-collected vaginal samples for molecular assays, SARS-Cov-2 detection from rectal and nasal swabs, and buccal swabbing for BRCA testing. Enjoy your reading!
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Microbiology Time – January 2023
With the studies selected in the first edition of 2023’s Microbiology time, we explore three peculiar sides of our WISE approach: surface hygiene monitoring, HPV self-collection, and automated MALDI-TOF target preparation. Enjoy!
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The new lab-Intelligence platform is on its way!
MicroHub®, our modern lab-intelligence platform, is finally on its way to the market.
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Microbiology Time – December 2022
In this December’s Microbiology Time, here’s a little present for you: the top three studies of the month! We start with a study comparing the efficacy of different swab types to collect evidence on fabric, we continue with an investigation of a school MRSA outbreak in Switzerland, and we finish with a culturomics analysis of the endometrial microbiome.
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Microbiology Time – November 2022
Punctual as every month, it’s November Microbiology Time. Let’s dig together into three exciting studies on the costs and benefits of 4N6FLOQSwabs®, the microbiota of the healthy eye, and the evaluation of self-collection for anal cancer screening.
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Radian® RAST: Pushing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing at full speed
After launching Radian’s fully automated disk-diffusion Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing and offering Rapid AST for positive blood cultures, we are now ready to bring RAST advantages to other types of samples.
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Fully Automated EUCAST Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (RAST) from Positive Blood Cultures: Diagnostic Accuracy and Implementation
Even though we’ve already covered this study in our October Microbiology Time, this latest piece of evidence on the importance of Automated RAST in helping patients get prompt treatment indications surely deserves additional attention. Discover the study details and read the full Open access article!
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Microbiology Time – October 2022
October Microbiology Time is here, and we just updated our scientific database with great papers! Our monthly research highlights include a study on SARS-CoV-2 and saliva self-collection, a cost-benefit analysis of 4N6FLOQSwabs, and an outstanding paper analyzing the benefits of fully automated Rapid AST for blood cultures. Read the studies and enjoy!
Regulatory Affairs
EU IVDR & MDR regulations
We have worked relentlessly in the last four years to comply with applicable MDR and IVDR requirements. And now we are ready!
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Microbiology Time – September 2022
Happy September, Microbiology Time readers! We spent August selecting the best papers featuring our products. This month the topics are heterogeneous and meet all tastes: a saliva-based SARS-CoV-2 screening, olfactory swabbing for alpha-synuclein detection in Parkinson’s patients, and a study on surface contamination by monkeypox.
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How to collect and transport Monkeypox samples?
Since May 2022, the number of monkeypox cases are constantly rising. As a result, WHO declared monkeypox a public health emergency and released interim guidelines and information about the virus. Discover here which of Copan’s products are suitable for monkeypox sample collection.
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Copan White Paper: Antibiotic resistance rise in Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp.
With the Copan White Papers, we aim to promote a better understanding of our products and help healthcare professionals to select the proper device according to their needs. In the third issue, “Antibiotic resistance rise in Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp.” you’ll learn about the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance in these two pathogensm and learn how to collect them properly!
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Microbiology Time – August 2022
Whether lying on a sunny beach, hiking on the top of a mountain, or still at work, enjoy our Microbiology Time top three studies! We start with a new SARS-CoV-2 assay and a tongue swab testing analysis for tuberculosis. Finally, “Is SARS-CoV-2 a Concern for Food Safety?” is the question the third paper tries to answer.
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Microbiology Time – July 2022
An exciting paper on yeast identification by Colibrí is the opening study of our July Microbiology Time. Following, a study evaluating reservoirs of AMR organisms in a newly built intensive care unit and the analysis of CT/NG frequency in Patients with Imminent Preterm Delivery.
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Copan White Paper: saliva self-collection, SARS-CoV-2, and LolliSponge™
With the Copan White Papers, we aim to promote a better understanding of our products and help healthcare professionals to select the proper device according to their needs. In the second issue, “Self-collected saliva for SARS-CoV-2 detection: evaluation of Copan Lollisponge™” you’ll discover everything you need to know about Lollisponge™!
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Copan White Paper: Monkeypox, sample collection and diagnostic techniques
With the Copan White Papers, we aim to promote a better understanding of our products and help healthcare professionals to select the proper device according to their needs. Read here the first of the series, “Monkeypox: sample collection and diagnostic techniques.”
Cyclone
Innovating Food Safety Testing: How BAMOS AG and Cyclone Lead the Change
In an exclusive interview, Patrick Wirth, CEO of BAMOS AG, shared insights into the transformative impact of the Cyclone automation system on the company’s operations, efficiency, and consistency.
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Copan, putting Covid-19 challenges behind and setting up for the post-pandemic scenario
With an email to the main distributors, Copan group’s CEO describes how the ramp-up of Covid-19-related products has been concluded, and how the company is now reorganizing to face post-pandemic challenges.
Last Tuesday, Copan partners received an email signed by Copan’s CEO Stefania Triva herself. Certainly, it was not the first email they received from the leader in preanalytics last year. Still, this time the communication tried to put a full stop to pandemic-related struggles, informing about the accomplishment of 2020 common goals and reorganizing the company and its network for the years to come.
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Moving ahead: Copan announces a major rebranding and launches a new website
Time of change for Copan. The Italian preanalytics company announced the completion of an extensive rebranding initiative which includes a new logo and a new website with updated functionalities. The rebranding aims to represent at best the company values and offer an improved customer experience.
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Copan strengthens its operations in the Americas with a millionaire investment
Copan announces a $ 78 investment to expand its Puerto Rican production site. The project – partially financed by Puerto Rico’s Government – will bring Copan production and distribution capacity closer to the American market, strengthening the company’s presence in the US and the rest of the Americas.
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Copan Response to the Pandemic and our Efforts to Fight COVID-19 Worldwide
When supermarket shelves across the country were suddenly bare — and people were clamoring for essentials like toilet paper — everyone learned a little more than they wanted to about the importance of supply chains.
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U.S.I.T.C. Institutes Unfair Competition Investigation of Imported Flocked Swabs and Kits
On Friday, August 27, 2021, the United States International Trade Commission instituted an unfair importation investigation against several manufacturers and distributors of imported flocked swabs and products containing the flocked swabs and infringing several of our US-issued patents.
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COPAN Resolves U.S.I.T.C. Unfair Competition Investigation with Several Manufacturers and Distributors of Imported Flocked Swabs
Copan announces the resolution of its United States International Trade Commission complaint with many companies involved, filing a joint request with each settling respondent seeking termination from the ongoing investigation as a result of the settlements.
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ECCMID 2022: Copan unveils its WISE approach to sample management
Copan took the chance of the first in-person ECCMID of the last two years to give a name to its holistic approach to preanalytics. From sample collection to image analysis and data interpretation, meet Copan’s WISE approach, which brings any sample to improved diagnostics.
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Copan Group: from the efforts against the pandemic to the investments for a sustainable development
Despite the unpredictable scenario caused by the pandemic, 2021 was another positive year for Copan. Behind a turnover of 395 million euros, the company has adopted a global industrial strategy and investments aimed at sustainable development. Following these principles, the Group is preparing to face the challenges of the post-pandemic market.
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Copan FecalSwab® receives the 510(k) FDA clearance for molecular use with the BD MAX™ Enteric & Extended Enteric Bacterial Panels
Copan announces the 510(k) FDA clearance of its Copan FecalSwab® for collecting and transporting stool samples to be processed with BD Enteric Bacterial Panel and BD Extended Enteric Bacterial Panel on the BD MAX™ System. This clearance opens new molecular diagnostic opportunities for customers who already use FecalSwab® to maintain enteric pathogens’ vitality for microbial culturing.
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Copan Announces Leadership Change
Copan Group has announced significant leadership changes at its Japanese subsidiary, Copan Japan. After five years of dedicated service, Mr. Shinji Matsuura has stepped down as CEO of the Company he co-founded with Stefania Triva in 2018. Effective October 31st, 2023, Mr. Nicola Arrighi has assumed the CEO role.
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Integrated Symposium ECCMID 2021
The challenges of managing the COVID-19 pandemic from preanalytics to diagnosis
Dr. Paolo Gaibani explores how lab automation has helped molecular biology labs face the increasing volumes of samples received during the pandemic.
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eSwab® 483CE – How to use
eSwab® – Copan’s Liquid Amies Elution Swab – collection and transport system is our multipurpose media intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes, fastidious bacteria, viruses and Chlamydia.
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UniVerse® Versatility
Sample preparation will never be the same! UniVerse® is our flexible solution for molecular testing, designed to face the surge of samples volumes in your lab by streamlining sample handling and plate preparation prior to molecular biology analyses.
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WASP Winter Tour 2022
A tour through four top-notch microbiology laboratories around Europe, collecting testimonies on lab automation, past and future challenges, and opportunities!
Hear from Gian Maria Rossolini (Careggi Hospital, Firenze, IT), Oliver Nolte (Center for Laboratory Medicine, St.Gallen, CH), Jérémy Bayette (Inovie Labosud. Montpellier, FR), Kristof Emmerechts and Astrid Muyldermans (University Hospital Brussels, BE).
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WASPLab® the Complete Workflow
An overview of a CPSE workflow, encompassing all the steps carried out by the WASPLab® Ecosystem: streaking, incubation, AI-powered culture interpretation, ID preparation, and disk diffusion AST automation and interpretation.
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UriSponge™ How to use
UriSponge™ is intended for the collection, transport and preservation of urine specimens to the testing laboratory. UriSponge™ specimens are processed using the clinical laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the cultivation of uropathogenic bacteria and yeasts.
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eSwab® 481CE – How to use
eSwab® – Copan’s Liquid Amies Elution Swab – collection and transport system is our multipurpose media intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes, fastidious bacteria, viruses and Chlamydia.
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eSwab® 482CE – How to use
eSwab® – Copan’s Liquid Amies Elution Swab – collection and transport system is our multipurpose media intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes, fastidious bacteria, viruses and Chlamydia.
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eSwab® 484CE – How to use
eSwab® – Copan’s Liquid Amies Elution Swab – collection and transport system is our multipurpose media intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes, fastidious bacteria, viruses and Chlamydia.
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Flash Session ECCMID 2021
Listening to the needs of healthcare professionals: Copan’s innovative approach to the pandemic
A deep dive into our latest projects, such as the release of UniVerse™, LolliSponge™, and our recent rebranding.
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eSwab® 480CE – How to use
eSwab® – Copan’s Liquid Amies Elution Swab – collection and transport system is our multipurpose media intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes, fastidious bacteria, viruses and Chlamydia.
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UTM® 305C – How to use
Copan Universal Transport Medium® (UTM®) system is intended for the collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens containing Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma.
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UTM® 346C – How to use
Copan Universal Transport Medium® (UTM®) system is intended for the collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens containing Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma.
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FecalSwab® 4E048S – How to use
FecalSwab™ is intended to collect fecal specimens and preserve enteric pathogenic bacteria’s viability during transport to the testing laboratory. In the laboratory, FecalSwab™ samples are processed using standard clinical laboratory operating procedures for culture.
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FecalSwab® 470CE – How to use
FecalSwab™ is intended to collect fecal specimens and preserve enteric pathogenic bacteria’s viability during transport to the testing laboratory. In the laboratory, FecalSwab™ samples are processed using standard clinical laboratory operating procedures for culture.
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Copan Cyclone Revolutionizes Mérieux NutriSciences Quality Control: video
The installation at the Italian headquarters of Mérieux NutriSciences marked one of the early achievements of our Cyclone system. This successful project, characterized by close cooperation and mutual learning, played a crucial role in shaping the present-day Cyclone and allowed Mérieux NutriSciences to provide an unparalleled quality control service to numerous food producers nationwide.
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The benefits of using UriSponge™
Advanced active sponge for urine collection, transport, and preservation.
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MediaBag™
MediaBag™ contains ready-to-use agar-based media to prepare your microbiological Quality Control plates in a flash. Available in different formats and media types, these easy-to-handle bags save space in the lab and prevent the staff from handling hazardous powders.
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Cyclone™ – Product video
Cyclone is the easy, reliable, and flexible way to automate your industry microbiological analysis workflow. Conceived by Copan Newlab, this innovative walk-away equipment helps you in many steps of your daily lab routine, from serial dilutions to sample analysis.
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Radian® BC
Radian BC guarantees to specialists unparalleled fast diagnostic assessment, directing each patient towards an early targeted antimicrobial therapy.
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Urisponge™
UriSponge™ is intended for the collection, transport and preservation of urine specimens. Check in this video how to use it!
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hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs® Buccal Collection
hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs® is a product line dedicated to DNA collection for genetic applications. Free of amplifiable human DNA and detectable DNase and RNase, hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs® are non-invasive, painless, and cost-effective. Discover in this video how easy is to collect buccal samples with hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs®.
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hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs® Buccal Collection – IFU
hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs® is a product line dedicated to DNA collection for genetic applications. Free of amplifiable human DNA and detectable DNase and RNase, hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs® are non-invasive, painless, and cost-effective. Discover in this video how easy is to collect buccal samples with hDNAFreeFLOQSwabs®.
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Colibrí™ EcoSystem
Colibrì™ is the WASPLab® module designed to automatize colony picking, and preparation of targets for ID through MALDI-TOF technology, and bacterial suspensions for AST. Discover its features in this video!
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Collaborative Station™
We designed our Collaborative Station to perform traditional manual processes automatically. Improving speed and traceability, the Collaborative Station reduces errors and repetitive stress injuries.
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Copan’s global response to COVID-19
To react to the extraordinary demand for our SARS-CoV-2 collection kits caused by the current pandemic, at Copan we have rethought our approach to every side of our activity. Although the emergency is still far from being over, we are committed to facing it with the motivation that has always distinguished us.
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From the pandemic and beyond
During 2020 we faced the pandemic head-on, boosting our COVID-related production capacity and bringing our manufacturing sites closer to the end-markets. But how we did that? Of course, putting the safety and welfare of our employees first.
Copan’s international family has grown and is ready to face what the future will bring!
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FLOQSwabs® VS Cotton Swab
FLOQSwabs® consist of a customizable molded plastic shaft and a tip coated with perpendicular short Nylon® fibers. Thanks to the superior elution efficiency, FLOQSwabs® ensure a flawless specimen collection, expanding downstream testing capabilities. Check in this video FLOQSwabs® adsorption and elution efficiency compared to standard cotton swabs!
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4N6FLOQSwabs® Buccal Collection IFU
4N6FLOQSwabs® Genetics is the line of Copan patented FLOQSwabs® specifically designed and dedicated to DNA collection for human identification. Discover in this video how easy is to collect buccal samples with 4N6FLOQSwabs® Genetics.
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Lollisponge™ – The sponge-made device for saliva collection
LolliSponge™ is our device conceived to enable active surveillance programs even when professional assistance is not available. Saliva collection with LolliSponge™ is performed just by keeping the sponge stick in the mouth for a few minutes, without any spitting-related risk; this easy procedure can be performed at POC as well as at home, using Lollisponge™ as a self-collection device. A dry device free of hazardous media, Lollisponge™ can be transported to the lab without any liquid-related problem, where it can be centrifuged and tested with the standard molecular diagnostic assays.
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UZ Leuven Laboratory Interview about WASPLab® Ecosystem
In Leuven, Belgium, the UZ Laboratory installed Copan’s WASPLab® Ecosystem in 2018 to handle thousands of samples every day, with improved standardization and shortened time to results.
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Nasopharyngeal Collection with FLOQSwabs® and UTM®
A proper nasopharyngeal specimen sampling is crucial for a correct diagnosis of respiratory tract infections, including COVID-19. To help the collection of SARS-CoV-2 in compliance with CDC and WHO guidelines, we created this how-to educational video.
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PharmaLab™
PharmaLab™ is a fully automated platform that takes care of the whole process from handling to incubation, from image analysis to reading. It is compatible with any kind of Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden, Utilities and Micro QC samples. This allows for colony growth, detection, enumeration and sorting of plates.
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PhenoMATRIX®
Upgrade your lab with Artificial Intelligence Interpretation – PhenoMATRIX™
Our AI-algorithms suite PhenoMATRIX™ takes your clinical bacteriology lab a step forward into a completely automated workflow.
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4N6FLOQSwabs® Line Pills
We will drive you through our forensic range: how these products are made, their features, and the standards they must comply with!
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Radian™ – Automated Disk Diffusion Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
Radian® is the WASPLab® module dedicated to the full automation and interpretation of Disk Diffusion Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing.
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SLSolution™
SLSolution™ is the answer to the sputum processing problem. Its mucolytic activity rapidly liquefies sputum without affecting the vitality and the morphology of bacteria and fungi for downstream culture examination.
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UniVerse™- Flexible and open solution for molecular testing sample preparation
With UniVerse™, you can automate samples’ preparation for molecular testing: tube decapping and recapping, vortexing, liquid transfer and, barcode identification to secondary tubes or 96-well plates.
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WASPLab® Ecosystem
WASPLab® is our preanalytical automation ecosystem that begins at the inoculation phase and ends at reading, interpreting, and picking activities. Discover in this video all its modules!
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PhenoMATRIX® – MasterClass
It is a milestone for Copan because it finally signs the official entrance of Copan into the #diagnostic field.”
Mario Savarese, Copan Wasp CEO, gives his perspective on Artificial Intelligence applied to microbiology, emphasizing the reasons why PhenoMATRIX® must be recognized as a crucial bacteriology diagnostic tool. Listen to Mario’s full speech
Webinar
Swabs stories: scaling up Tuberculosis and Covid-19 screening while protecting worker health
To protect healthcare workers while performing both tuberculosis and Covid-19 sampling is a big challenge. On 2021 International Tuberculosis Day, our honored guest Professor Gerard Cangelosi will explore this crucial aspect that needs to be considered while scaling up tuberculosis and Covid-19 screening.
Prof. Prof. Gerard A. Cangelosi, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Adjunct Professor, Departments of Global Health and Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Laboratory diagnosis of SARS CoV-2 infections: impact of automation on the different steps
Featuring Professor Vittorio Sambri, this webinar will investigate the beneficial role automation could have in diagnosing COVID-19. As the topic is currently of great relevance, this is an appointment not to be missed.
Prof. Vittorio Sambri MD, PhD.
DIMES – University of Bologna Associate Professor and Head of the Unit of Microbiology. The Greater Romagna Area Hub Laboratory
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Suppression of COVID-19 outbreak in the municipality of Vo’, Italy
In this appointment, we are pleased to host Professor Andrea Crisanti. This speech is an unmissable opportunity to get insights on transmission dynamics, duration of viral load detectability, and efficacy of implemented control measures at the early stages of the Italian pandemic.
Prof. Andrea Crisanti, MD, PhD
Professor of Microbiology, Director of the Department of Molecular Medicine – University of Padova, Director of the Diagnostic Unit of Microbiology and Virology, Hospital – University Padova. Professor of Molecular Parasitology at Imperial College of London (on leave of absence).
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The italian experience in the management of COVID-19 Pandemic
Professor Vittorio Sambri discusses the key points of the Italian COVID-19 experience, from epidemiology to the precautionary measures adopted, testing, and prospects for the future.
Prof. Vittorio Sambri MD, PhD
DIMES – University of Bologna Associate Professor and Head of the Unit of Microbiology. The Greater Romagna Area Hub Laboratory
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ECCMID Symposium & Flash Session
In the Integrated symposium “The challenges of managing the COVID-19 pandemic from pre analytics to diagnosis,” Dr. Paolo Gaibani – chaired by Professor Dave Hawkes – explores lab automation’s value throughout the pandemic and its usefulness in the upcoming years. In addition, the Flash Session, entitled “Listening to the needs of healthcare professionals: Copan’s innovative approach to the pandemic,” goes into detail on Copan’s latest projects.
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Environmental Monitoring Webinar
In this appointment, we are pleased to host Dr. Guido Finazzi and Dr. Erica Tirloni. This speech is an opportunity to get insights on environmental monitoring and sampling strategies of food contamination.
Dr. Guido Finazzi, Veterinarian at IZSLER: Epidemiological Surveillance, Experimental Research and Diagnostics in the Context of Official Food Control.
Dr. Erica Tirloni, Department of Health, Animal Science and Food Safety, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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Olfactory swabbing in prion and other neurodegenerative disorders
Olfactory mucosa swabbing might represent a first-line and non-invasive screening procedure in patients with suspected neurodegenerative dementia. Hence the possibility of implementing early therapy to halt the evolution of diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
Gianluigi Zanusso M.D., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona
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Boosting WASPLab® with PhenoMATRIX®
Microbiology professionals experience with our Artificial Intelligence algorithms and automated segregation.
Total Lab Automation: Experience of a Roman Teaching Hospital
Dr. Carla Fontana
UOC Microbiologia e Virologia Fondazione Policlinico, Tor Vergata
PhenoMATRIX: real-life experience of a high volume bacteriology lab
Dr. Simone Ambretti
Unità Operativa di Microbiologia IRCCS Policlinico di S.Orsola, Bologna
Symposium
Sample self-collection, a lesson gained during the COVID pandemic
Copan sponsored Integrated Lunch Symposia – ECCMID 2022
During Copan’s ECCMID integrated symposium, four distinguished speakers updated the audience on the advances, achievements, and future trends of sample self-collection in different fields (STIs, HPV, respiratory infections, genetics, serology).
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Automated Disk Diffusion AST: the next step in full laboratory automation
Copan Diagnostics Scientific Director Susan Sharp attended last NSCMID meeting to talk about Radian, our automated disk diffusion system for laboratory AST. Listen to Susan at the link below, and discover how Radian brings Disk Diffusion AST back to the future!
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Sample collection: needs, challenges, and future
Copan sponsored Integrated Lunch Symposia – ECCMID 2023
Sample collection and preservation, without any doubt, are the most critical prerequisites for trustable test results and accurate clinical diagnosis. This symposium explores the need for correct and innovative sample collection and preservation methods to increase diagnostics laboratories’ accuracy, standardization, and improve patient treatment and diagnostics democratization.
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BacteriologIA: Artificial Intelligence applied to bacteriology
Copan sponsored Integrated Lunch Symposia – ECCMID 2023
The introduction of lab automation, digitalization, and Artificial Intelligence will play a key role in supporting microbiologists in managing the multiple challenges they face daily. The experiences of clinical laboratories that re-shaped their workflows thanks to the adoption of new technologies will be discussed in this symposium and will surely be inspiring.
