Microbiological Laboratory

The INP has safety level 2 laboratories in accordance with Section 44 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), which permits activities with pathogens in accordance with Section 49 IfSG and Section 13 of the Biological Substances Ordinance.

The INP strain collection comprises over 100 aerobic and microaerophilic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) and viruses.
The current research work is concerned with phyto- and human pathogenic microorganisms as well as viruses of risk groups 1 and 2. The experiments include fundamental studies on the antimicrobial and in particular antiviral effectiveness of physical methods such as plasma or pulsed electric fields.

A spiral plate system and a spectrophotometer as well as a microplate reader are available for determining the live cell count or optical density. Appropriate culture media and incubators (heating cabinets) can be used to cultivate microorganisms. In addition, sterile experiments can be carried out on safety cabinets.
In addition, the institute cooperates with accredited and certified testing laboratories in the field of hygiene.