This symposium will be attended by academic as well as industry experts who are interested in understanding and utilizing the current state-of-the-art in biofilm matrix research and technology. The symposium will offer networking, focus group discussions & poster presentations and hence foster future collaborations. The conference also provides an opportunity for graduate students and early career researchers in this field to further expand their understanding of the topic and broad scope of applications.
Please submit your abstracts for the upcoming conference on "The Biofilm Matrix: Fundamental Understanding & Translational Impact" to be held in Singapore.
You may submit your abstract under the following themes,
Theme 1: Biogenesis of biofilm matrix encompasses the formation of the biofilm matrix and its characterization. This includes production of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS), composition and study of macromolecules (proteins, polysaccharides, eDNA, eRNA and other polymers) involved in the process of biofilm formation.
Theme 2: Biofilm matrix structure and function focuses on the influence of matrix components on biofilm structural properties, biology, and regulation of the biofilm life cycle.
Theme 3: Biofilm biophysics focuses on biophysical approaches to characterize and model the biofilm matrix, including the structure-function relationships of and between the building blocks and their influence on the emergent properties of the biofilm matrix.
Theme 4: Biofilm and matrix control strategies includes physical, chemical, and biological methods to control and design biofilms in natural, engineered as well as medical applications, with emphasis on mechanistic aspects.
General guidelines for abstract submission
• Short and concise title.
• Abstracts comprising of 300 words and 1 relevant artwork.
• Abstracts must be well written and easy to understand.
• Author's name(s), Affiliation(s) and current appointment should be clearly indicated.
• Name and official email address of the presenting author should be provided.
• Approval of all co-authors must be obtained before including their names on an abstract
• Abstracts may be submitted for oral or poster presentation.
• A presenter may submit several abstracts.
Abstract selection
• The scientific committee will select the most relevant abstracts suitable for this conference.
• All decisions by the Scientific Committee are final.
• Four abstracts will be selected for oral presentation (one per theme) while the others will be considered for poster presentation.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 February 2024
Submit your abstracts to biofilmmatrix@gmail.com. Rename abstract file as Theme number_presenting author name (Theme1_Janedoe).