What is Campynet?
Campynet
is a Thematic Network project financed by the European Union. The main aim of the project is to provide standardised molecular typing methods for the major foodborne pathogens Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli, thereby greatly facilitating epidemiological studies of these bacteria.
Campynet
comprises six different subgroups, each responsible for a different task:|
Principal Coordinator - Professor Diane Newell, UK |
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Subgroup |
Function |
Members (Subgroup coordinator) |
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1. Strain collection and distribution |
Collect and distribute European strain set |
J. Wagenaar , NL |
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2. Fla gene typing |
Evaluate and recommend standard Fla gene typing method |
R. Madden, NI C. S. Harrington, DK D. G. Newell, UK |
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3. PFGE typing |
Evaluate and recommend standard PFGE typing method |
S. L. W. On, DK M.-L. Hänninen, FI F. Thomson-Carter, UK |
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4. AFLP typing |
Evaluate and recommend standard AFLP typing method |
B. Duim, NL S. L. W. On, DK F. Thompson-Carter, UK |
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5. Information technology |
Evaluate and recommend software for database construction/pattern analysis; establish WWW page for information |
S. L. W. On, DK R. Madden, NI J. Van der Plas, NL |
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6. New and complimentary methods |
Provide information regarding novel typing & other methods applicable to the project |
J. Van der Plas, NL V. Fussing, DK S. L. W. On, DK |
The typing sections of the project are undertaken in two phases. First, the standardisation and recommendation phase, whereby standard methods for the performance of each of the named typing methods are developed and recommended. Secondly, the evaluation phase, whereby these methods are distributed to a wide range of participating laboratories to ascertain the practicality and reliability of the methods.
The
Campynet web site forms part of this project. Its principal purpose is to provide information concerning progress of the main project and, ultimately, to provide access to databases of molecular types based upon a standard set of approximately 100 strains. You will also be able to find useful and interesting general information concerning this fascinating and important group of organisms at this site. Visit often for updates!Click here to read more about campylobacters.
Click here to read more about epidemiological typing of campylobacters.
Click here to read more about the participants of the project.
Click here to access "Campynet News" for latest information concerning the project.
Click here to access molecular type profiles.
Click here to access some useful links.