New Approaches to Control Biofilm Formation and Chronic infection of Medical Devices

Presented by:Professor Bill Costerton, DirectorCenter for Biofilms,
School of Dentistry,
University of Southern CaliforniaAbstract :One of the most important limitations in the design and use of medical
devices derives from our failure to find biomaterials that resist the
tendency of bacteria to form biofilms on inert surfaces. These biofilms
are
inherently resistant to host defenses and to antibiotics, and they cause
chronic infections that often necessitate the removal of the device
concerned. Now that we appreciate the nature of device-related
infections,
we can combine new anti-biofilm strategies with standard anti-bacterial
strategies, and achieve some measure of control of the infections that
virtually preclude the use of some of the most sophisticated medical
devices.Refreshments served at 2:30All first year MASC students are required to attend

Location: Vivian Hall of Engineering (VHE) - 217

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Petra Pearce