Nanoengineering and nanotechnology: advancing current approaches to study and treat biofilms

• Grant number: 18/26441-7
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International
• Start date: May 13, 2019
• End date: May 17, 2019
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Dentistry
• Principal Investigator: Marlise Inêz Klein Furlan
• Grantee: Marlise Inêz Klein Furlan
• Visiting researcher: Hyun Koo
• Visiting researcher institution: University of Pennsylvania, United States
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Odontologia (FOAr). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Araraquara. Araraquara , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/05423-0 - Role of extracellular DNA and lipoteichoic acid in the matrix of cariogenic biofilm, AP.JP

Abstract

Microorganisms living as biofilms cause several human diseases. Biofilm control and treatment have challenges that need to be overcome. Therefore, understanding these microbial communities and the extracellular matrix that ensures the maintenance of biofilm is paramount for the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies. Recent advances in nanoengineering and nanotechnology can stimulate the development of more guided approaches. Thus, the visit by Dr. Hyun (Michel) Koo (an expert in biofilm research) and the activities that will be performed during his visit and thereof will help to propel successful studies in this research area. (AU)