Cutting Edge
Advances in
Biofilm Research

Limited places, register today!

This Seminar Series is focused on the latest research information on biofilm associations with Urinary Tract Infections, the impact of biofilms on wound care and the latest discoveries in biofilm testing.

SYDNEY:

FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST 2023

MELBOURNE:

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2023

BRISBANE:

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST 2023

Seminar Speakers

Professor
Kate Moore

MB BS Syd, MD Liv, FRCOG,
FRANZCOG, CU

Dr Greg Whiteley is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, a Fellow in the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University and is also the Executive Chairman of Whiteley Corporation. Assoc. Prof Whiteley’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Hawkesbury Agricultural College), a Master of Safety Science (University of New South Wales), a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (University of New England) and a PhD 

(Western Sydney University)…more >

Topic: Advances in Biofilm Testing

Presentation Outline: This topic will provide an overview into key lessons and research findings on dry surface and wet surface biofilms and their impact on critical healthcare departments.

Professor
Slade Jensen

B.Med.Sc. (USyd) PhD.
(USyd). FASM

Slade is a Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in the School of Medicine, Western Sydney University and Research Director of the Antibiotic Resistance and Mobile Elements Group, and the Limb Preservation and Wound Research Group, both of which are based at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. He obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney
focused on the role of horizontal
gene transfer in bacterial
evolution…more>

Topic: Topic: Microbes, biofilms and diabetes-related foot ulcers

Presentation Outline: Slade will discuss how his team’s research has assisted in changing the understanding of the pathology of chronic ulceration in diabetic foot infections, from that of infection with planktonic bacteria to that of infection with biofilm.

Associate Professor
Greg Whiteley

FEHA, MASM, MSHEA, PhD,
M Safety Sc, B App, Dip AICD

Dr Greg Whiteley is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, a Fellow in the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University and is also the Executive Chairman of Whiteley Corporation. Assoc. Prof Whiteley’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Hawkesbury Agricultural College), a Master of Safety Science (University of New South Wales), a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (University of New England) and a PhD
(Western Sydney University)…more >

Topic: Advances in Biofilm Testing

Presentation Outline: This topic will provide an overview into key lessons and research findings on dry surface and wet surface biofilms and their impact on critical healthcare departments.

Professor
Kate Moore

MB BS Syd, MD Liv, FRCOG,
FRANZCOG, CU

Dr Greg Whiteley is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, a Fellow in the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University and is also the Executive Chairman of Whiteley Corporation. Assoc. Prof Whiteley’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Hawkesbury Agricultural College), a Master of Safety Science (University of New South Wales), a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (University of New England) and a PhD 

(Western Sydney University)…more >

Topic: Advances in Biofilm Testing

Presentation Outline: This topic will provide an overview into key lessons and research findings on dry surface and wet surface biofilms and their impact on critical healthcare departments.

Sydney – Friday 4th August 2023

Venue: Isabelle Mentone Lecture Theatre, Mary McKillop Conference Centre, 11 Mount St, North Sydney

Melbourne – Wednesday 9th August 2023

Venue: The Woodward Centre Level 10, Melbourne Law School 185 Pelham Street, Carlton, 3010

Brisbane – Friday 11th August 2023

Venue: River Rooms 1 & 2, Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank 218 Vulture St South Brisbane

Click here to register for
the Seminar Series.

Registrations close: Friday, 28th July 2023.

For more information on the Seminar Series
please contact 1800 833 566.

Event Times

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Registrations and breakfast

8:30 AM

Welcome and Introduction

10:30 AM

Seminar session concludes