Now that you know the coordination side of the EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health, time to meet the people behind the laboratories themselves!
#EURLs #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #Microbiology
#EURLs #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #Microbiology
November 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Now that you know the coordination side of the EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health, time to meet the people behind the laboratories themselves!
#EURLs #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #Microbiology
#EURLs #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #Microbiology
Read more about the #EURLs for Public Health on the #EuropeanLaboratoryDay here: bit.ly/4zsSbY9
Find out how you, as a public health stakeholder can benefit from the laboratories' actions via our guidance file here: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...
Find out how you, as a public health stakeholder can benefit from the laboratories' actions via our guidance file here: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...
November 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Read more about the #EURLs for Public Health on the #EuropeanLaboratoryDay here: bit.ly/4zsSbY9
Find out how you, as a public health stakeholder can benefit from the laboratories' actions via our guidance file here: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...
Find out how you, as a public health stakeholder can benefit from the laboratories' actions via our guidance file here: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...
🎥 In our video, representatives from #ECDC, @ec.europa.eu DG #SANTE, #HaDEA and #WHOEURO share their perspectives on the importance of the #EURLs and their organisations' contributions to the network.
🔗 Learn more about the EURLs here: bit.ly/4zsSbY9
#PublicHealth #StrongerTogether
🔗 Learn more about the EURLs here: bit.ly/4zsSbY9
#PublicHealth #StrongerTogether
From preparedness to response: EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health in action
Strong laboratory capacity is the backbone of Europe’s preparedness in the face of increasing communicable disease threats, said ECDC on the occasion of today’s European Laboratory Day, celebrated eve...
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November 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
🎥 In our video, representatives from #ECDC, @ec.europa.eu DG #SANTE, #HaDEA and #WHOEURO share their perspectives on the importance of the #EURLs and their organisations' contributions to the network.
🔗 Learn more about the EURLs here: bit.ly/4zsSbY9
#PublicHealth #StrongerTogether
🔗 Learn more about the EURLs here: bit.ly/4zsSbY9
#PublicHealth #StrongerTogether
The EU Reference Laboratories - #EURLs for Public Health play an important role in this effort, helping ensure that laboratory testing is reliable and results are comparable across countries.
On #EuropeanLaboratoryDay, we're highlighting the work of the network & the cooperation making it possible.
On #EuropeanLaboratoryDay, we're highlighting the work of the network & the cooperation making it possible.
November 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The EU Reference Laboratories - #EURLs for Public Health play an important role in this effort, helping ensure that laboratory testing is reliable and results are comparable across countries.
On #EuropeanLaboratoryDay, we're highlighting the work of the network & the cooperation making it possible.
On #EuropeanLaboratoryDay, we're highlighting the work of the network & the cooperation making it possible.
Interested in the topic?
Listen to #ECDC's expert Andreas Hoefer working directly with the #EURLs, presenting the reference laboratories for public health concept at last years' #ESCAIDE:
youtu.be/-k5yR2bGFTU
Listen to #ECDC's expert Andreas Hoefer working directly with the #EURLs, presenting the reference laboratories for public health concept at last years' #ESCAIDE:
youtu.be/-k5yR2bGFTU
Spotlight on the new EU Reference Labs for Public Health | #ESCAIDE2025
YouTube video by ECDC
youtu.be
November 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Interested in the topic?
Listen to #ECDC's expert Andreas Hoefer working directly with the #EURLs, presenting the reference laboratories for public health concept at last years' #ESCAIDE:
youtu.be/-k5yR2bGFTU
Listen to #ECDC's expert Andreas Hoefer working directly with the #EURLs, presenting the reference laboratories for public health concept at last years' #ESCAIDE:
youtu.be/-k5yR2bGFTU
At #ESCAIDE2026, a thematic session on 18 November will explore how EURLs deploy laboratory expertise to respond to disease outbreaks.
Speakers will discuss how EURLs supported the hantavirus and Ebola outbreak responses and the lessons learned for public health microbiology.
Learn more:
Speakers will discuss how EURLs supported the hantavirus and Ebola outbreak responses and the lessons learned for public health microbiology.
Learn more:
Thematic sessions at ESCAIDE 2026
This year's thematic sessions explore key challenges for infectious disease prevention and control in Europe, from turning research and data into effective pandemic decisions to addressing health ineq...
www.escaide.eu
November 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
At #ESCAIDE2026, a thematic session on 18 November will explore how EURLs deploy laboratory expertise to respond to disease outbreaks.
Speakers will discuss how EURLs supported the hantavirus and Ebola outbreak responses and the lessons learned for public health microbiology.
Learn more:
Speakers will discuss how EURLs supported the hantavirus and Ebola outbreak responses and the lessons learned for public health microbiology.
Learn more:
More about the #EURLs - what they do, how they are designated and what the goal of their existence is in our #ECDConAir episode with #ECDC's Andreas Hoefer & European Commission's DG #SANTE Rita Figueira on.
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
ECDC: on Air - Episode 68 - Rita Figueira & Andreas Hoefer - A Network of Laboratory Excellence
YouTube video by ECDC
youtu.be
November 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
More about the #EURLs - what they do, how they are designated and what the goal of their existence is in our #ECDConAir episode with #ECDC's Andreas Hoefer & European Commission's DG #SANTE Rita Figueira on.
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
The second thematic session at ESCAIDE's 20th edition on 18-20 November will focus on how EU Reference Labs (EURLs) help deploy lab expertise to respond to disease outbreaks.
View side sessions: www.escaide.eu/en/programme...
Register for #ESCAIDE2026 - it's free: www.escaide.eu/en/attending...
View side sessions: www.escaide.eu/en/programme...
Register for #ESCAIDE2026 - it's free: www.escaide.eu/en/attending...
October 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The second thematic session at ESCAIDE's 20th edition on 18-20 November will focus on how EU Reference Labs (EURLs) help deploy lab expertise to respond to disease outbreaks.
View side sessions: www.escaide.eu/en/programme...
Register for #ESCAIDE2026 - it's free: www.escaide.eu/en/attending...
View side sessions: www.escaide.eu/en/programme...
Register for #ESCAIDE2026 - it's free: www.escaide.eu/en/attending...
𝗘𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗟𝘀) for public health work with national laboratories across Europe to make testing more reliable and comparable, support surveillance, and help countries respond when outbreaks occur.
bit.ly/ECDCEURLs
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bit.ly/ECDCEURLs
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EU Reference Laboratories for public health
The European Commission designates EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in public health to support national reference laboratories in improving diagnostics, testing methods, and surveillance of serious ...
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September 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
𝗘𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗟𝘀) for public health work with national laboratories across Europe to make testing more reliable and comparable, support surveillance, and help countries respond when outbreaks occur.
bit.ly/ECDCEURLs
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bit.ly/ECDCEURLs
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🔬 Learn more about the EU Reference Laboratories for public health on the ECDC portal: bit.ly/ECDCEURLs
and via a short introduction by Andreas Hoefer at #ESCAIDE2025:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k5y...
#IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EURLs #Epidemiology #Microbiology
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and via a short introduction by Andreas Hoefer at #ESCAIDE2025:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k5y...
#IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EURLs #Epidemiology #Microbiology
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Spotlight on the new EU Reference Labs for Public Health | #ESCAIDE2025
YouTube video by ECDC
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
🔬 Learn more about the EU Reference Laboratories for public health on the ECDC portal: bit.ly/ECDCEURLs
and via a short introduction by Andreas Hoefer at #ESCAIDE2025:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k5y...
#IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EURLs #Epidemiology #Microbiology
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and via a short introduction by Andreas Hoefer at #ESCAIDE2025:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k5y...
#IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EURLs #Epidemiology #Microbiology
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Laboratórios de Referência da União Europeia (EURLs) | Candidatura 2025-2026 no Âmbito do Regulamento (UE) 2017/746
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#infarmed #EURLs
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#infarmed #EURLs
Laboratórios de Referência da União Europeia (EURLs) | Candidatura 2025-2026 no Âmbito do Regulamento (UE) 2017/746
Infarmed
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April 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Laboratórios de Referência da União Europeia (EURLs) | Candidatura 2025-2026 no Âmbito do Regulamento (UE) 2017/746
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#infarmed #EURLs
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#infarmed #EURLs
Call for EU Reference Laboratories for public health in the fields of food- and waterborne pathogens www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
Call for EU Reference Laboratories for public health in the fields of food- and waterborne pathogens
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission has issued three new calls for applications for EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in public health.
www.ecdc.europa.eu
May 2, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Call for EU Reference Laboratories for public health in the fields of food- and waterborne pathogens www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
🇪🇺 The Institut Pasteur is pleased to announce that two research units, "Lyssavirus, Epidemiology and Neuropathology" and "Biodiversity and Epidemiology of Bacterial Pathogens," have been designated as European Union Reference Laboratories (EURLs).
EU Reference Laboratories for public health
EU Reference Laboratories for public health
health.ec.europa.eu
June 6, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🇪🇺 The Institut Pasteur is pleased to announce that two research units, "Lyssavirus, Epidemiology and Neuropathology" and "Biodiversity and Epidemiology of Bacterial Pathogens," have been designated as European Union Reference Laboratories (EURLs).
The future of animal health depends on science, data and collaboration.
The #AnimalHealthLaw is built on scientific evidence. Moving from reactive to proactive preparedness requires high-quality data and strong partnerships between Member States, EU institutions, EURLs and EFSA.
#OneHealth #EFSA
The #AnimalHealthLaw is built on scientific evidence. Moving from reactive to proactive preparedness requires high-quality data and strong partnerships between Member States, EU institutions, EURLs and EFSA.
#OneHealth #EFSA
July 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM
The future of animal health depends on science, data and collaboration.
The #AnimalHealthLaw is built on scientific evidence. Moving from reactive to proactive preparedness requires high-quality data and strong partnerships between Member States, EU institutions, EURLs and EFSA.
#OneHealth #EFSA
The #AnimalHealthLaw is built on scientific evidence. Moving from reactive to proactive preparedness requires high-quality data and strong partnerships between Member States, EU institutions, EURLs and EFSA.
#OneHealth #EFSA
New mechanism of reflabs launched. Good initiative but unfortunately, what used to be done in 1 network now will be done in two. So that is dupication of meetings, as many of the same labs are invovled. www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
The first six EU reference laboratories for public health are now operational
As of 1 January 2025, the first six EU reference laboratories (EURLs) for public health became operational and will be active for the next seven years, strengthening the EU’s defences in the face of s...
www.ecdc.europa.eu
January 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
New mechanism of reflabs launched. Good initiative but unfortunately, what used to be done in 1 network now will be done in two. So that is dupication of meetings, as many of the same labs are invovled. www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
Learn more about the #EURLs for #PublicHealth on our dedicated page: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/microbiol...
Want to know EVEN more?
We have an #ECDConAir podcast episode on that!
bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#SciencePodcast #Laboratories #Microbiology
Want to know EVEN more?
We have an #ECDConAir podcast episode on that!
bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#SciencePodcast #Laboratories #Microbiology
EU Reference Laboratories for public health
The European Commission designates EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in public health to support national reference laboratories in improving diagnostics, testing methods, and surveillance of serious ...
www.ecdc.europa.eu
April 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Learn more about the #EURLs for #PublicHealth on our dedicated page: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/microbiol...
Want to know EVEN more?
We have an #ECDConAir podcast episode on that!
bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#SciencePodcast #Laboratories #Microbiology
Want to know EVEN more?
We have an #ECDConAir podcast episode on that!
bit.ly/ECDConAir68
#SciencePodcast #Laboratories #Microbiology
#ECDC is hosting the Network of European Union Reference Laboratories for Public Health (EURLs) this week.
Experts from across Europe are meeting to look back at the first year of the #EURLs, share lessons learnt, and discuss how stronger laboratory networks help protect public health.
Experts from across Europe are meeting to look back at the first year of the #EURLs, share lessons learnt, and discuss how stronger laboratory networks help protect public health.
April 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Want to know more about the #EURLs & how they work?
Listen to our #podcast with #ECDC's Andreas Hoefer and DG SANTE's Rita Figueira on:
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
or any other podcasting platform of your choice!
Episode hosted by @leighbennett.bsky.social
Listen to our #podcast with #ECDC's Andreas Hoefer and DG SANTE's Rita Figueira on:
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
or any other podcasting platform of your choice!
Episode hosted by @leighbennett.bsky.social
March 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Want to know more about the #EURLs & how they work?
Listen to our #podcast with #ECDC's Andreas Hoefer and DG SANTE's Rita Figueira on:
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
or any other podcasting platform of your choice!
Episode hosted by @leighbennett.bsky.social
Listen to our #podcast with #ECDC's Andreas Hoefer and DG SANTE's Rita Figueira on:
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/ECDConAir68
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/ucQ0AuO9uTs
or any other podcasting platform of your choice!
Episode hosted by @leighbennett.bsky.social
EURLs support national reference labs in Europe by promoting good practice & helping align diagnostics, testing methods & disease surveillance.
Public health laboratories participating in the #EU4Health Programme are invited to apply.
🗓 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧): bit.ly/4bbEvap
Public health laboratories participating in the #EU4Health Programme are invited to apply.
🗓 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧): bit.ly/4bbEvap
EU Reference Laboratories for public health – 2026 calls for applications
EU Reference Laboratories for public health – 2026 calls for applications
bit.ly
March 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
EURLs support national reference labs in Europe by promoting good practice & helping align diagnostics, testing methods & disease surveillance.
Public health laboratories participating in the #EU4Health Programme are invited to apply.
🗓 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧): bit.ly/4bbEvap
Public health laboratories participating in the #EU4Health Programme are invited to apply.
🗓 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧): bit.ly/4bbEvap
.@ec.europa.eu launched 4 new calls for applications to designate EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) for public health in the following areas:
▪️ Clostridioides difficile
▪️ Sexually transmitted bacteria
▪️ Mycobacteria
▪️ Invasive bacteria
Info: bit.ly/416vcCF
#PublicHealth #IDsky #EpiSky #ECDC #EURLs
▪️ Clostridioides difficile
▪️ Sexually transmitted bacteria
▪️ Mycobacteria
▪️ Invasive bacteria
Info: bit.ly/416vcCF
#PublicHealth #IDsky #EpiSky #ECDC #EURLs
Calls for new EU Reference Laboratories for public health in four fields are now open
The European Commission has issued four new calls for applications for the designation of EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) for public health.
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March 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
.@ec.europa.eu launched 4 new calls for applications to designate EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) for public health in the following areas:
▪️ Clostridioides difficile
▪️ Sexually transmitted bacteria
▪️ Mycobacteria
▪️ Invasive bacteria
Info: bit.ly/416vcCF
#PublicHealth #IDsky #EpiSky #ECDC #EURLs
▪️ Clostridioides difficile
▪️ Sexually transmitted bacteria
▪️ Mycobacteria
▪️ Invasive bacteria
Info: bit.ly/416vcCF
#PublicHealth #IDsky #EpiSky #ECDC #EURLs