Professor Rasmita Raval, NBIC Liverpool Co-Director
Rasmita Raval is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, the Director 
of the Surface Science Research Centre and the Open Innovation Hub for 
Antimicrobial Surfaces at the University of Liverpool. Her research includes 
rational design of functional surfaces and bio-interfaces. There is strong 
emphasis on multi and inter-disciplinarity and her research group’s expertise 
spans surface science, smart materials design, nanoscience, advanced 
analytical tools, metrology, imaging (from single atoms to cells), allied with 
microbiological and ‘omic approaches. This experimental effort is combined 
with modelling to yield detailed insights into molecular and biological responses 
and behaviour at surfaces and to establish structure-property relationships.
Professor Jeremy Webb, NBIC Southampton Co-Director
Jeremy Webb is Professor of Microbiology at the University of Southampton. His 
research focuses on the adaptive biology, antimicrobial resistance, evolution, 
and molecular genetics of biofilms and polymicrobial communities. His expertise 
includes regulation and control of biofilm development and dispersal, biofilm–
bacteriophage interactions, and genomic diversification within biofilms. Jeremy’s 
work is highly interdisciplinary, for example bridging microbiology with photonics 
and computational approaches to develop biofilm diagnostics and advancing 
engineering solutions to address biocorrosion. He has been invited to chair and host 
several major international conferences for the biofilm field. His research into biofilm 
dispersal led to the world’s first human clinical trial of a biofilm-targeted therapeutic.
Jo Slater-Jefferies, NBIC CEO
Jo Slater-Jefferies is a recognised leader in innovation and knowledge exchange, 
with more than 20 years’ experience translating world-leading science into 
economic and societal impact. As CEO of NBIC, she works with the Centre’s 
Co-Directors to provide strategic leadership across a UK-wide ecosystem 
of researchers, industry partners, policymakers and investors, accelerating 
innovation and collaboration to address major global challenges. Jo is Chair 
of Trustees of the Asthma, Allergy and Inflammation Research (AAIR) charity, 
Co-Director of the Microbiome Innovation Network, and serves on a number 
of national boards, advisory groups and funding panels. She is a strong 
advocate for innovation, entrepreneurship and the role of research in driving 
economic growth and societal benefit. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology, 
an MBA, and is a Professorial Fellow at the University of Southampton.
The EMT are supported by the Operational Team. To 
view the full team please visit the NBIC Leadership 
and Operational Team page on our website. 
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