b'MICROBE-METAL INTERACTIONSUnmet needs:Key areas of emerging science:Achieving improved risk assessment, prediction, andMechanisms and models of metal-microbe interactions.modelling. Technologies for understanding the metal surfaceThe elucidation of coupled microbial metabolisms andwith the ability to measure, interrogate, visualise and potential novel biomarkers.modify it.Improved understanding of the interplay betweenThe need for early detection and monitoring of biofilm microbes and the surface may lead to identifying keyformation and MIC occurrence. markers. Approaches that enhance a surfaces ability to Creating improved methods for the detection ofprevent biofilm formation are critical to addressing biofilms and monitoring of systems. unmet needs. Identifying improved concepts to prevent biofilm formation.The connections and support we create via our workshops, visits and partnering can lead to a range of collaborations including fully funded joint projects between a company and an academic, a fruitful long- TABLEAU MAPterm relationship or even an application to one of our proof of concepts (POC) calls.Our Tableau map pinpoints the international reach of NBIC events including conferences, workshops, webinars and training sessions. 36'