National Biofilms Innovation Centre

📄 Read our latest research paper 'Global Challenges and Microbial Biofilms: Identification of Priority Questions in Biofilm Research, Innovation, and Policy,' which outlines a roadmap for advancing the field by identifying key research priorities: https://lnkd.in/egBwGebd ℹ️ To guide future research, innovation, and policy development, the study utilised a priority question exercise, a method increasingly employed to frame and set agendas. The study was undertaken by an international group, with members from NBIC, the Center for Biofilm Engineering, SCELSE, AMiCI COST Action, the ESCMID - European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB) and partners. 🤝 The research underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for standardised approaches in studying and managing biofilms. As microbial biofilms continue to affect various sectors, this prioritised agenda serves as a crucial tool in guiding efforts to harness their potential while mitigating their adverse effects. Find out more 🔎 https://lnkd.in/eiUAt8k7 #biofilms #biofilm #microbial #research #innovation #policy

📢 We are pleased to share that our NBIC Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA) call is now open! The FTMA is intended to support secondments and other activities that contribute to the mobility and development of researchers and technical staff in industry and academia. ℹ️ Over this period, NBIC expects to fund successful projects with durations of up to six months. The full economic costs (FEC) of these projects are anticipated to range between £10,000 and £15,000 on average. NBIC will fund 80% of the FEC. 🔬 Activities proposed must align with one or more of the NBIC Strategic Themes to Prevent, Detect, Manage and Engineer biofilms. Find out more and submit your application ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gv2DrN2r #biofilms #biofilms #FTMA #funding BBSRC

📌 As part of UK Research and Innovation’s postgraduate training portfolio, the UKRI Policy Internships Scheme provides an opportunity for UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month placement at one of a selected group of influential policy organisations. Currently the scheme supports on average 125 internships per year across all host partners. ℹ️ During their internship, the student undertakes training and experience on a policy topic agreed with their host partner that is relevant to both parties. At the end of the internship, the student is expected to have:   📄 produced a briefing paper 🔎 participated in a policy inquiry and, or 🎤 organised a policy event Apply by 2 October. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ectTVCji #policy #government #UKRI #internship

📌 The University of Southampton have an exciting opportunity available for a postdoctoral researcher in Microbial (Yeast) Interactions, who will develop innovative approaches to define the mechanisms of chemical and physical interactions between cells that result in changes in gene expression, metabolism, cell morphology or even inhibition of competing populations. ➡️ Apply by 1 August 2024 Find out more 🔎 https://lnkd.in/eEAqNhDx #biofilms #research #microbial #microbiology

📌Join Venturefest South this Thursday 18 July at the University of Southampton Science Park, Future Towns Innovation Hub for their event 'Shaping Your Plans for Business Growth' - the first in their series of Rumble Events to help business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs implement strategies for growth. Find out more and sign up ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBVEWE-a #business #enterprise #innovation #startup #entrepreneur

✨ Our annual 'Biofilm Create!' art and photography competition is open for 2024! 🎨 Showcase your talent in photography and/or art whilst highlighting the impact of biofilms. 🧑🔬 This is a unique opportunity for students and researchers to look at creative ways of showcasing their work - and also for members of the public, budding artists and photographers to explore biofilms in their everyday environments. 🏆 Amazon gift cards will be awarded in both categories: 🥇 1st place: £500 🥈 2nd place: £250 🥉 3rd place: £125 💡Need some inspiration?... 🤳 Biofilm Image Gallery: https://lnkd.in/eevxbSNf 🖼️ Biofilm Art Gallery: https://lnkd.in/ewXcghX2 These galleries contain a selection of entries from our three previous competitions. Submit your entries 🗳️ https://lnkd.in/eigdRq_c #BiofilmAware #biofilm #science #scicomm #photography #art

🧫 The second annual Microbiome One Health Conference will take place at the University of Liverpool from 10-11 September 2024. The conference is one of the few events that addresses the shared innovation challenges and opportunities across human, animal, plant, soil and environmental microbiome sectors. Registration closes 27 August 2024. Find out more 🔬 https://lnkd.in/eKP53jDy #health #microbiome #onehealth #biofilms #biofilm #innovation

📚 The 2024 MIC Summer School will be held between August 26-30 2024 in Budapest. The course aims to give a general overview of how Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) can develop and what kinds of evidence are needed to conclude the corrosion is influenced by microorganism. Also, to provide practical help on how to integrate data (e.g. microbial, metallurgical, chemical, etc.) from multiple origins during MIC investigations. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJdf4CVf #microbiology #biofilms #corrosion #mic

📢 Join Us in Shaping the Future of Regulatory Science and Innovation in the UK! 🧑🔬 Regulatory science plays a vital role in evaluating products aimed at controlling biofilms before they hit the market. To ensure these products meet their purpose of reducing or eliminating biofilm formation, scientific evidence is crucial. To bridge the gap between scientific progress, product development, and regulatory decision-making, a collaborative network involving stakeholders from diverse research and industry sectors is needed to bring together researchers, industry representatives, regulatory bodies, and standardisation agencies. 🤝 We are thrilled to announce our recent funding from Innovate UK to establish a UK Regulatory Science and Innovation Network. Our core team, including representatives from NBIC, The Manchester Metropolitan University and Industrial Microbiological Services Ltd, is collaborating to formulate a proposal for this groundbreaking initiative. ☝But we need YOUR input to shape the network’s direction☝️ Please participate in our survey to share your perspectives and needs ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eX7iuUc4 Your invaluable contribution will help guide our efforts as we strive to bridge the gap between scientific progress, product development, and regulatory decision-making. If you are interested in joining the Biofilm Alliance or want more information, please contact us at [email protected] #RegulatoryScience #Innovation #Biofilms #Biofilm #UKResearch #Collaboration

📍The MIC-STAND 2024 meeting, hosted by the Universidade de Lisboa will take place 24-26 July 2024 in Portugal. This hybrid meeting is prepared to be an encouraging exploration of challenges and breakthroughs in Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Mitigation, with a core mission to foster dynamic discussions within the expansive MIC community. Find out more and register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXxUqvtr #microbiology #corrosion #mic #research #biofilms