Session 3. Pathogenomics and Map Biology

摘要

The term 'Pathogenomics' groups all comprehensive studies of biological molecules such as proteins, DNA, RNA, small metabolites, lipids or carbohydrates, in relation to disease processes. The integration and merging of different pathogenomic technologies is expected to give the power to resolve complex questions about Map biology and host pathogen interactions in Map infections. Typically, Map pathogenomics are applied to discover biomarkers of infection for diagnostic purposes or in the quest and development of a vaccine strain. Fundamental questions with respect to pathogenesis, evolution driven diversity and host specificity are also within reach but still insufficiently targeted. In this presentation, an overview will be provided about how pathogenomic technologies are being used in current Map research. The possibilities and opportunities will be laid out on how such questions can be tackled. Recent developments and novel approaches to studying Map biology will be presented.