Dr. med. Ute Aurbach
Head of Department
Department of Microbiology
Head of service a.i.
Virology and Serology
Last updated 15.09.2026
Microbiology
The LNS Microbiology Department provides high-quality diagnostic services, accredited by the Luxembourg Office of Accreditation Services (OLAS), in bacteriology including mycology, virology, and sequencing, with an increasing focus on a syndromic approach and surveillance.
Our fruitful contributions are supported by a multidisciplinary team, including epidemiologists, bioinformaticians, software developers, and data engineers.
The Department is actively involved in national and European projects related to surveillance, preparedness, and the development of action plans addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), all aimed at enhancing public health responses to infectious diseases.
Furthermore, enhanced automation and digitalization have become paramount in our efforts to improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy, ensuring timely delivery and responsiveness in all our services.
The Department is composed of three services :
- Bacteriology, mycology and antimicrobial resistance
- Virology and serology
- Pathogen sequencing
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Overview
Explore the Department’s activities through its missions, areas of expertise, key indicators, accreditations, and commitment to quality and innovation.
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Our services
Discover all the services offered by the Department, as well as the expertise and resources available to you.
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Research and projects
The main research activities are in the field of Whole Genome Sequencing, gene transfer via plasmids in Enterobacterales under a “One Health umbrella”, in the epidemiology of the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, anti-microbial stewardship and the development of new diagnostics.
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Initiatives and Committees
The involvement of our experts from the Microbiology Department in initiatives, networks, and scientific committees demonstrates the LNS’s commitment to scientific excellence and the continuous improvement of practices.
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Heads of Departments and Services
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Dr. Monique Perrin
Head of service
Bacteriology, mycology and antimicrobial resistance
Department of Microbiology -
Sibel Berger, PhD
Head of service
Pathogen Sequencing Service
Department of Microbiology
