Biofilm Course
This course provides comprehensive training in analysing catheter biofilms, progressing from basic principles to sophisticated assays, imaging, and statistical analysis. Participants will learn to conduct robust experiments, interpret intricate datasets, and apply microbiological insights to develop safer and more effective strategies for clinical medical devices.
4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused course equips you with essential skills to investigate, measure, and manage biofilms on medical devices. You will master microbiological methods, imaging techniques, and viability tests, while learning to plan reliable small-scale experiments incorporating controls, statistics, and safety protocols. Gain insights into clinical applications, data interpretation, and assessment of chemical, physical, and biological strategies to mitigate catheter-related biofilms.
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Develop skills
- Quantify biofilms confidently using CV, CFU, EPS, and viability assays.
- Visualise biofilms with fluorescent and confocal microscopy for 3D insights.
- Design effective biofilm experiments by selecting appropriate models, controls, and replicates.
- Analyse biofilm data by integrating OD, CFU, imaging results, and statistical methods to draw clear conclusions.
- Evaluate interventions for catheters, including coatings, antimicrobials, and disruption techniques.
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