Anhalt University of Applied Science, Laboratory for Hygiene Research
The Laboratory for Hygiene Research is part of the Department of Agriculture, Dietetics and Landscape Development of the Anhalt University of Applied Science at Bernburg. More than 1500 students, making the Department the largest of the university, are offered an individual academic training leading to bachelor and master degrees. Key areas of interest of the laboratory are microbiological examinations of foodstuff and drinking water, and hygiene samples from food processing facilities, as well as research, consulting and training concerning food hygiene and laboratory diagnostics. The laboratory is characterised by state of the art equipment and high functionality, providing modern and sensitive methods. Additionally, the laboratory offers a wide range of advanced training topics for laboratory and practical applications. Our main research interests address problems in the field of food safety during food production, food marketing and at the consumer level, with the main focus on microbiological risks.
Prof. Dr. Hamedy is professor of microbiology and food hygiene at the Department of Agriculture, Dietetics and Landscape Development of the Anhalt University of Applied Science at Bernburg and heads the Laboratory for Hygiene Research.