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CEPHEID is an on-demand molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets fully-integrated systems and tests for genetic analysis in the clinical, industrial and biothreat markets.

BIOMÉRIEUX is a leader in diagnostic and screening solutions to aid infection control in hospitals.

MERCK SHARP & DOHME is the UK subsidiary of one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies, Merck & Co, based in the USA.

BD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS and BD GENEOHM are leading providers in the field of healthcare-associated infection testing. With the company’s CE-marked rapid molecular PCR-based screening tests, carriers of infections can be identified within two hours.

EUMEDICA PHARMACEUTICAL seeks to ensure the development and continuity of vital treatment in serious indications.

WISEPRESS.COM, Europe’s leading conference bookseller, has a complete range of books and journals relevant to the themes of the meeting.

ICNET is an innovative, web-based software package that allows real time collaboration of patient and laboratory data to enable proactive infection control case management and surveillance of HCAI.

The SMART IDEAS programme aims to help fight healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) by developing technologies based on ideas from NHS front line staff. Innovative prototypes of mobile isolation facilities that can be used around the patient’s bed area will be on display at Infection 2009.

With expertise in bacteriology and viral screening, BIO-RAD LABORATORIES can provide customised testing solutions for the ever-changing laboratory environment.

NATIONAL CONCERN FOR HEALTHCARE INFECTIONS (NCHI) is a registered charity whose work in patient care and safety is undertaken regionally, nationally and internationally.

HYGIENA INTERNATIONAL is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of rapid hygiene monitoring tests. ATP Hygiene monitoring is a well established, proven technology that is now becoming more wide spread throughout the healthcare sector and has been awarded Rapid Review Panel 1.

HYGIENICS BIOSECURITY has a proven track record in the development and manufacturing of infection control and biodecontamination systems.

The HCAI AND CLEANLINESS DIVISION was set up by the Department of Health to provide support and improve knowledge, skills and practice in infection prevention and control.

THE HOSPITAL INFECTION SOCIETY (HIS) is a UK based international society with members in over 60 countries worldwide.

PALL MEDICAL provides a diverse range of filtration membranes to the healthcare market for critical contamination control.

With the support of its large international parent, Fresenius Kabi, CALEA has worked in partnership with the NHS, at the heart of high technology homecare, for over 20 years.

FARLA MEDICAL is one of the UK’s and Europe’s leading manufacturers of single-use instruments and procedure packs.

An expert in the provision of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) bio-decontamination solutions for healthcare environments, BIOQUELL has developed tried and tested solutions – with over 10,000 rooms disinfected to date.

Now available through the NHS Supply Chain, Difficil-S is a broad spectrum disinfectant manufactured by CLINIMAX.

JANSSEN-CILAG is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies. Operating as part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, Janssen-Cilag is committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines.