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Discover the latest news in biofilm research, including groundbreaking studies, innovative technologies, and significant achievements by NBIC researchers and partners.
Biofilms ICURe Sprint Researchers Awarded Spin-Out Funding
Two research teams that took part in the Biofilms ICURe Sprint have been awarded spin-out funding to transform their innovations into market-ready businesses. The Biofilms ICURe Sprint is the first of its kind to champion the biofilm industry. Launched in May 2022,...
Phlegm-Like Material May Improve Modeling of Cystic Fibrosis Biofilms
Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis. The work has been supported by NBIC and the European Research...
Biofilm Create! Competition 2023: Winners Announced
We're pleased to announce the winners of our 2023 Biofilm Create! Competition. We launched our first competition in 2021 as part of our #BiofilmAware campaign, which works to raise awareness of NBIC and its research, and the many societal and economic impacts of...
NBIC Generates Significant Economic Impact
A new independent economic review, from Black Kite Ltd, highlights a number of significant impacts following the £16m investment from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK into the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC)...
NBIC Annual Report 2023
The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) Annual Report 2023 is now available to download. This report covers our key achievements to date and our future plans. Foreword - A few words from our CEO, Professor Jo Slater-Jefferies In December 2022, the National...
Highlighting the Importance of Biofilms at Change Makers Live 2023
On 2 March 2023, NBIC Liverpool Director Professor Rasmita Raval attended the business and innovation conference, Change Makers Live 2023, where she delivered a talk on the importance of biofilms. The presentation included an educational piece on beneficial and...
NBIC showcased in Big Ben: An Icon of Democracy and Leadership – an official publication for the History of Parliament Trust
We're pleased to share that NBIC feature as a key player in the UK research and innovation sector, in a new limited-edition publication entitled Big Ben: An Icon of Democracy and Leadership. The History of Parliament Trust – one of the most ambitious and...
NBIC and REACT whitepaper explores the future of commercial cleaning technology
We're pleased to announce the release of our new whitepaper entitled 'Biofilms & barrier technologies: The future of commercial cleaning,' a collaboration between NBIC and specialist cleaning service provider, REACT Specialist Cleaning. The report examines the...
Highlights from ECFP/NBIC Wastewater Treatment Event 2022
Exploring new opportunities for soft matter and biological physics in the fascinating and complex world of wastewater treatment. Wastewater treatment (WWT) is arguably the most important biotechnological process in world. The science behind WWT is...
Events
Stay updated on upcoming NBIC events and explore highlights from past NBIC events such as conferences, webinars, and workshops. These events provide valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and learning about the latest trends and discoveries in biofilm science.
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