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Looking to the Future: New Technologies in the Prevention of Biofilm Contamination in Vascular Access Devices
This webinar will explain key recent research related to biofilms: medical devices in general & vascular access. In addition, content will discuss the clinical relevance of biofilms, how they may be prevented and controlled. The speaker also will identify areas of future investigation and potential new solutions being tested in the prevention of biofilm contamination.
About 30 minutes long
Speaker
Rodney M. Donlan, Ph.D.
Biofilm Laboratory Clinical and Environmental Microbiology Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Rodney M. Donlan is the Team Leader of the Biofilm Laboratory in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) in Atlanta, Georgia, a position he has held since 1998. Current research in the Biofilm Lab is focused on the evaluation of strategies for the prevention or control of catheter-associated biofilms, the role of biofilms in the transfer of antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare setting, and interaction of pathogenic bacteria with biofilms in potable water systems.
Prior to coming to CDC, Dr. Donlan worked in private industry where he studied biofilms in drinking water and industrial water systems. He has had a long association with the Center for Biofilm Engineering and with other national and international biofilm research groups, and has been fortunate to mentor a number of talented guest researchers and fellows. He received his Ph.D. in 1987 from Drexel University, and his M.S. and B.S. degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Session Learning Objectives and Content Highlights
- Explain key recent research related to biofilms: medical devices in general & vascular access in particular
- Identify areas of future investigation and potential new solutions being tested.
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