During the workshops, participants will learn how to apply ViNaM in practice for the study of native polymicrobial microbiota. They will go through the key stages of working with samples: material preparation, microscopy, visual assessment of microbial communities, and interpretation of the results.
Special attention will be given to how ViNaM can be used in diagnostics and research — from the analysis of vaginal swabs and other biological samples to the evaluation of microbiota structure and its possible clinical significance.

The round tables will focus on the practical application of ViNaM and other methods for diagnosing polymicrobial infections. Discussions will address how these approaches can be standardized, compared, and implemented across different countries, taking into account variations in clinical practice, laboratory workflows, and diagnostic standards. Special attention will be given to the international exchange of professional experience between researchers and clinicians. The discussions will help define common principles for interpreting results, applying ViNaM in different healthcare and research settings, and developing future collaboration within the global IN-SPIN community.