Thesinge biofilm meetings attempt to provide open, provocative discourse to stimulate thinking and creative approaches in a friendly, family-style atmosphere.There are no proceedings, only an abstract/program book, and active exchange.
What’s it about?
Biofilm research is booming since the field of application is extremely wide. Over the past decade, new techniques have become available for the basic study of interactions between microorganisms and surfaces to answer questions like:
•“What makes them stick? What causes them to detach? Why do they form a biofilm?”
Although the meeting is set-up to include all fields of application, primary focus is on biomaterials implant-related infections - the number one cause of implant failure.
Prevention of biofilm formation is the ultimate goal in nearly every field of application. This has stimulated a worldwide search for new antimicrobial surfaces and approaches.
The Thesinge meeting will highlight new developments in antimicrobial coatings:
•“Why silver? Do QUATS really work? What are options for antimicrobial-releasing coatings?”
Objectives/goals :All participants are asked to contribute intellectual and other creative input to inspiring new ideas, new approaches and new information to participants.
Let’s make sure that we do not surrender to the biofilm!
Come and help find new solutions.
http://www.rug.nl/umcg/faculteit/disciplinegroepen/biomaterialen/biofilmmeeting/index
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