The development of novel, biofilm-resistant biomaterials [ 2004 - 2004 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Staffan Kjelleberg (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Mark Willcox ,  Prof Naresh Kumar ,  Prof Peter Steinberg ,  Prof Roger Read

Brief description Almost all patients who are catheterised long term develop a bacterial infection. Most often, the infection is the result of colonisation of the catheter surface by bacteria. Bacterial colonisation of the surface of biomedical devices represents a significant health threat as such bacterial biofilms are extremely resistant to traditional antibiotic regimens. This project aims to develop novel materials that prevent bacterial colonisation on catheters and other biomedical related devices. Our technology is based on compounds identified from a marine alga that prevent bacterial colonisation of its surface. Similarly, we have shown that these compounds, when coated onto test surfaces, prevent bacterial colonisation of a range of materials.

Funding Amount $AUD 147,360.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant