Fueling the Bio-economy: European Culture Collections and Microbiology Education and Training. Issue 2 (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Antunes, André; Stackebrandt, Erko; Lima, Nelson
• Is Part Of: Trends in microbiology. Volume 24:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 77
• Page End: 79
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: biotechnology -- innovative learning and tools -- education -- innovation -- microbiology -- Microbial Biological Resource Centers; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Virulence (Microbiology) -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Virulence -- Periodicals; Microbiologie -- Périodiques; Infection -- Périodiques; Virulence (Microbiologie) -- Périodiques; Infection; Microbiology; Virulence (Microbiology); 579
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2015.11.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-842X

Abstract

Abstract : A survey of European Microbial Biological Resource Centers and their users provided an overview on microbiology education and training. The results identified future increases in demand despite several shortcomings and gaps in the current offer. Urgent adjustments are needed to match users' needs, integrate innovative programs, and adopt new technologies.