Critical challenges pertaining to biofilm and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across medical, industrial and environmental domains were the focus of a landmark collaborative event held last week at Flinders University.

The AMR-Biofilm-Biomedical Nanoengineering workshop brought together the expertise of the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory and the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation to discuss the impact of biomedical nanotechnology, the global quest to combat antimicrobial resistance, and the significance of biofilm and marine microorganisms in addressing environmental issues.

Matthew Flinders Professor Krasimir Vasilev and Dr Vi Khanh Truong, from the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, joined forces with the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation’s Professor Sophie Leterme and Professor Melissa Brown to co-host the event.

The workshop also included a cultural exchange lunch, which featured different cuisines from around the world. Each dish was labelled with its name written in its own language, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about the stories and cultures behind each culinary delight. This cultural exchange further emphasised the diverse perspectives that contribute to the shared mission of enhancing health and the environment.