Insights and Updates on Biofilm Research
Welcome to the Insight Blog, your source for the latest insights and updates on biofilm research. Discover expert articles, community stories, and discussions on the advancements and innovations in biofilms. Stay informed and engaged with the cutting-edge developments shaping the biofilm research community.
Baby Skin and the Microbiome: Common Myths
There are many misconceptions about baby skin and the microbiome. Our partners at Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) have put together a number of common myths to address if they are in fact true or false! Myth #1: The newborn skin microbiome starts out the same in all...
Biofilm Outreach: A Sneak Peek Into Past Funded Projects
We recently launched our last call for applications to our Public Engagement and Outreach Grant under our current NBIC financial round, which finishes at the end of 2022. We look forward to receiving your applications! As this is the last round, we wanted to give you...
A Diverse Mosaic: The Facial Skin Microbiome
Personal care impacts skin health and quality of life, an invaluable asset still often undervalued. Understanding the intricacies of skin microbiome has become a challenge for the scientific community driven by consumers’ increasing demand for microbiome friendly...
Biofilm modality and the skin microbiome space
Rachel Grabenhofer is the Managing Scientific Editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) - the premier, peer-reviewed trade journal for cosmetic and personal care research, development, formulation and inspiration. Rachel is also conference co-director for the...
Innovation in Deodorants: A New Perspective
Our ‘Innovation in Deodorants’ webinar with Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) last month looked at a range of subjects from innovation trends and market opportunities in deodorants to translational research in skin microbiome and biofilms. Additionally, in vitro...
Managing Air in the Built Environment: Creating Benefits for Human Health and Wellbeing
Together with Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and Singapore National Biofilm Consortium (SNBC) we recently held a webinar, ‘Studying and Controlling the Microbiome of the Air’, which focused on the transmission of bacteria and...
Deodorants and the Microbiome: 9 Common Myths
There are many misconceptions about deodorants, our microbiome and body odour. Together with our partners at Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK), we've put together 9 common myths surrounding deodorants and the microbiome to explain why they are false! Myth #1: Our bodies are...
The Big Little Trend: Where to Start with a Microbiome-focused Skincare Brand
In this blog, our Senior Innovation Consultant, Dr Katerina Steventon, looks at the emergence of microbiome-focused skincare products, change in consumer behaviour and future trends post pandemic. The science is embryonic and inviting many more questions than...
Deodorant Innovation: Opportunities and emerging technologies
In this blog, our Senior Innovation Consultant, Dr Katerina Steventon, looks at emerging industry trends in deodorant innovation and current research taking place, whilst addressing the affect body odour has on consumers' mental health - with insights from our...
Highlights from our Marine Biofouling Webinars
Recently NBIC, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) jointly hosted a series of 3 webinars focused on the challenges and opportunities presented by Marine Biofouling. Our Senior Innovation...
Feminine health and hygiene: an exciting category with a potential for growth
Feminine health is a personal care segment with an increased demand from consumers, who are taking a more active role in their health and wellbeing. Vaginal infections require medical treatment but the preventative role of personal care is on-trend, in particular...
Research, Innovation and University Engagement
What is research? This is a question that requires some thought, especially when research is being carried out by a partnership between a university and a company. Our partner Dr Gill Westgate, from Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK), looks at research and development in the...