e.biofilm — Group of Excellence on Engineered Biofilms

We are pleased to announce the first edition of the Academia to Indústria event, which will take place tomorrow, May 7, at the Fundação Dr. António Cupertino de Miranda.

This initiative aims to bring academia and industry closer together, fostering knowledge sharing, innovation, and the creation of synergies between students, researchers, and industry professionals.

At its core, the event seeks to create a “circle of trust” through a structured confidence-building environment, where key stakeholders from industry and academia can openly exchange technical needs, challenges, and opportunities.

Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to attend expert talks, discover innovative projects, and engage in networking moments designed to spark new collaborations and opportunities.

Date: May 7

The e.Biofilm team had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Matthew Fields 🧑‍🔬, Director of the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University 🎓, to FEUP 🏛️ for a one-month visit 📅.

In addition to meetings with professors, researchers, and students 🤝, we had the privilege of attending an engaging seminar 💡 titled:
“What can synthetic biofilms tell us about natural biofilms?” 🧫

We would like to thank Prof. Matthew Fields 🙏 once again for his visit, and for the valuable insights and interactions 💬 that will undoubtedly contribute to both our current research 🔬 and future projects 🚀.

📸 A few highlights from an inspiring day!

Following Microbiotec 25, we took the advantage of having the team together and organized a future-oriented workshop to reflect on the key challenges and opportunities shaping the next steps of our project and the long-term sustainability of our team.
Through focused working groups, we explored three strategic topics:
🔹 Delivery – Barriers and Strategies
🔹 Biofilms – Challenges and Technologies
🔹 The Role of AI in Biofilm Research
The workshop helped us align our vision, define next steps, and explore how AI can accelerate biofilm research. It also strengthened collaboration and team spirit — setting the stage for impactful work ahead! 💪🦠

🌟 We’re excited to announce our participation in the Microbiotec Conference in Ponta Delgada, Açores, from December 4–6! 🌟
Our team will be showcasing our latest work with:
🔬 10 Posters and 4 Oral Presentations featuring innovative pathways and cutting-edge techniques in biofilm research.
📍 Don’t miss!
Stop by, say hi 👋, and connect with us to explore the future of biofilm science and technology.

We look forward to meeting you at Microbiotec’25! 💡

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