PathoSense

12/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome a new face to the PathoSense team 👋

Jana Succari joined us on June 1st as a Business Developer, bringing a strong scientific background with an MSc in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
With her blend of scientific expertise and commercial mindset, Jana will be helping bridge the gap between cutting-edge genomics and real world industrial applications.

07/04/2026

🧬 Webinar
STOP GUESSING, START DIAGNOSING
Precision Diagnostics for Swine Integrations

Targeted panels only detect what you already suspect. For swine integrations managing health across thousands of animals, that is a costly limitation.
Incomplete diagnostics delays the right decision. It drives repeat testing, suboptimal treatment, and higher long-term costs. You may be missing pathogens that are actively driving your losses right now.

PathoSense detects all viruses, bacteria and virulence factors with a single swab.
No prior pathogen selection required.
One test. Complete picture. Actionable insights.

On June 4th, we are hosting a live session built for swine integrations ready to move beyond traditional testing.

June 4 at 12:30 CET

Register now: pig-webinar.pathosense.com

01/04/2026

PathoSense presents a new product: PathoSense Select!

Start guessing. Stop diagnosing!

We listened to your feedback. You told us that you missed the thrill of picking the right pathogen on the first try.

So today, we're proud to launch PathoSense Select™ - our new targeted PCR service.

How it works:
Guess which pathogen is causing the problem
Order that specific test
Wait for results
Get a negative result
Guess again
Repeat from step 1

Sampling kit includes: 847 individual pathogens to select (please label clearly what you select), a coin for flipping, and a Magic 8-Ball for second opinions.
Turnaround time: depends on how lucky you feel.
..
Or just send us one swab. We'll find everything. No prior selection required.
Happy April 1st. We're sticking with metagenomics. 🧬

01/04/2026

PathoSense presents a new product: PathoSense Select!

Start guessing. Stop diagnosing!

We listened to your feedback. You told us that you missed the thrill of picking the right pathogen on the first try.

So today, we're proud to launch PathoSense Select™ - our new targeted PCR service.

How it works:
- Guess which pathogen is causing the problem
- Order that specific test
- Wait for results
- Get a negative result
- Guess again
- Repeat from step 1

Sampling kit includes: 847 individual pathogens to select (please label clearly what you select), a coin for flipping, and a Magic 8-Ball for second opinions.
Turnaround time: depends on how lucky you feel.
..
Or just send us one swab. We'll find everything. No prior selection required.
Happy April 1st. We're sticking with metagenomics. 🧬

19/03/2026

🐍🐢🦎🐒 PathoSense Diagnostics: EXOTICS
📅 26 March · 7PM CET

Exotic species present some of the hardest diagnostic puzzles in veterinary practice — limited reference ranges, atypical presentations, and pathogens that conventional testing often misses.

We'll also walk through the exotic cases we've analysed to date: what we're detecting, which pathogens keep appearing, and what the data tells us about trends in the field.
This webinar, we're honored to be joined by Dr. Tom Hellebuyck to explore respiratory infections in snakes and tortoises — linking clinical pathology directly to sequencing results.

No prior pathogen selection. Every virus and bacteria in a single sample. The complete diagnostic picture.
👉 Register via https://webinars.pathosense.com/260326_diagnostics_webinar_exotics

16/02/2026

Discover how the latest pigeon disease trends in 2026 are shifting and what our most recent clinical cases reveal about loft health today. We’ll show you how to move beyond traditional testing by using innovative diagnostic sequencing to identify every virus and bacteria in your birds with a single swab. Join us to gain the actionable insights you need to eliminate guesswork and protect your flock with precision science.

Join us for this webinar about PathoSense for Pigeons on 26th Februari 7PM.
Subscribe here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q042fJ2g0

11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬 🧬 🦠

Today, we celebrate the women in our team!
Whether they are bioinformaticians, lab technicians or research scientists, these are the professionals behind the scenes taking care of proper sample processing, pipeline optimizations and marketing strategies. Every day, these superheroes contribute to advancing veterinary diagnostics and microbial genomics with a unique blend of dedication, enthusiasm, and bold ideas.

Keep questioning, keep challenging and keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible. 🚀

09/02/2026

Stop guessing when PCR comes back negative.

In exotic and zoo medicine, standard PCR primers often fail because they aren’t optimized for rare species or divergent strains. The result? A sick patient, a frustrated vet, and a "clueless" false negative.

Join our upcoming webinar to see how metagenomic sequencing identifies novel pathogens that traditional tests miss. We’ll dive into:

✔️2026 Case Studies: Real-world examples from zoo and exotic practices.

✔️Beyond Primers: How to detect pathogens without needing to know exactly what you're looking for.

✔️Better Insights: Moving from "inconclusive" to "actionable."

Register for webinar 👉 https://hubs.la/Q042g7nx0

03/02/2026

👂🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 'Pathogens in the Spotlight' with guest Marc Schyns
Is a "healthy" pig actually virus-free? Or are we just scratching the surface of what a normal microbiome looks like? 🐖✨

In this episode of Pathogens in the Spotlight, host Sebastiaan sits down with Marc Schyns, a newly appointed European Veterinary Specialist in Porcine Health Management.

🔍 Inside the Research:
Marc discusses his latest publication on the enteric virome of clinically healthy Dutch piglets. Using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), his study revealed a surprising truth: healthy piglets aren't "clean"—they carry a consistent, complex pattern of viruses like Rotaviruses, Astroviruses, and Sapoviruses that may actually help train their immune systems.

Want to hear the full story 👉

Pathogens in the Spotlight · Episode

20/01/2026

New episode of Pathogens in the Spotlight on Spotify! 🆕
In episode 13 we welcome vet Dieter Everaert, specialized in exotic animals, such as rodents, birds and reptiles. 🦎🦅🐰

Together with Sebastiaan, he dives into the main infectious challenges he sees in practice, walks through his diagnostic approach, and highlights what matters most for each of these species.

Listen here 👇
Dutch original: https://hubs.la/Q03_wssc0
English translated: https://hubs.la/Q03_wt0w0

Pathogens in the Spotlight · Episode