The Networking section serves as a platform to foster collaboration among scientists, policymakers, and health experts involved in pathogen research and outbreak response in Costa Rica and the broader region. Here, users can find information on conferences, scientific meetings, and working groups focused on emerging infectious diseases. Additionally, this section highlights partnerships with global initiatives, research consortia, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen regional disease surveillance networks. Opportunities for joint projects, funding calls, and expert exchanges are also featured.
Data highlights (2)
July 30, 2025
Guided by whole-genome sequencing, it was possible to extend the molecular detection of IMP alleles circulating in Latin America using a tailored qPCR to overcome IMP gene drop-out and false-negative results in an automated qPCR. This is a collaboration between UCR and clinical laboratories.
July 29, 2025
INCIENSA and CCSS reported the first identification and whole-genome characterization of human-associated Enterobacter spp carrying blaIMI-4 carbapenemase in Costa Rica
Dashboards (3)
Platform Based on Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Artificial Intelligence to Study Pathogens Isolated in Clinical Settings.
Genomic, socio-environmental, and sequencing capability patterns in the surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Latin America and the Caribbean (part of the CABANAnet network)