Bacteria affect all aspects of our daily life – although often undetected. However, it can have catastrophic consequences if not controlled. Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on material surfaces represent a serious problem in society from both an economical and health perspective. Effective antibacterial surfaces that prevent bacterial adhesion and growth are of increasing importance due to the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance bacterial strains.
The aim of this one-day symposium is to gain a better understanding of bacterial growth from planktonic cells to the protective life in biofilm structures, which completely changes the way we look at bacteria but also the efficiency of the remedies we have at hand today. Many strategies exist for preventing bacterial contamination and spread from a surface, and based on different surface technologies new approaches to antibacterial surfaces will be presented during the symposium. When developing new antibacterial surfaces, it is of outmost importance to document its efficiency and safe use.
During the last part of the symposium, we will hear about how antibacterial surfaces are to be tested and what requirements are needed for bringing a new antibacterial surface to the Danish and European market, i.e. what tests should be applied to the product and how this is evaluated by the regulatory organs (EU/DK).
Programme
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Registration
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There is no online registration for this event at the IDA website.
The Symposium is organized by ATV Semapp and promoted in collaboration with IDA.