- Use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for clinical applications in medical microbiology ;
- Use of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for pathogen detection in clinical specimens ;
- Integration of genomic technologies into clinical laboratories, with a focus on laboratory stewardship, implementation of semi-automated assays, and innovations in molecular diagnostics ;
- Assessment of the performance and clinical utility of diagnostic methods, particularly in immunocompromised populations and for central nervous system infections.