Symposium: The Biofilm Matrix: Fundamental Understanding & Translational Impact-duplicate-1

This symposium will focus on the biofilm matrix, with emphasis on its biogenesis, biophysical properties, signalling communication, as well as the development of control strategies. Research advances involving understanding the fundamental role of matrix components in biofilm formation, biofilm architecture and emergent properties, as well as biofilm matrix derived industrial applications will be addressed.

The symposium will feature the following four themes, for which we are inviting international research leaders to provide keynote presentations:

1.           Biogenesis of the biofilm matrix

2.           Biofilm biophysics and matrix structure-function relationship

3.           Signalling communication in biofilm matrix

4.           Biofilm and matrix control strategies

The symposium will provide opportunities for networking, focus group discussions and poster presentations.