b'MICROBE-METAL INTERACTIONSUnmet needs:Key areas of emerging science:Achieving improved risk assessment, prediction, Mechanisms and models of metal-microbe and modelling. interactions.The elucidation of coupled microbial metabolisms Technologies for understanding the metal surfaceand potential novel biomarkers.with the ability to measure, interrogate, visualise and Improved understanding of the interplay betweenmodify it.microbes and the surface may lead to identifying The need for early detection and monitoring of key markers. biofilm formation and MIC occurrence. Creating improved methods for the detection ofApproaches that enhance a surfaces ability to biofilms and monitoring of systems. prevent biofilm formation are critical to addressing Identifying improved concepts to prevent biofilmunmet needs. 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 PoC calls.Our Tableau map pinpoints the international reach of NBIC events including conferences, workshops, webinars and training sessions. 37'