Jarod’s thesis in 180 seconds
As part of his training in Liège, Belgium, Jarod Farruggia participated in a nationwide competition, “My thesis in 180 seconds”. This event invites the participants to explain in simple terms …
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Felipe selected for the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting
We are proud to announce that Felipe Gama Franceschi has been selected to participate in the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting! This Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is an interdisciplinary meeting …
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Publication: SET-M33 loaded biosynthesized cellulose protects against S. aureus biofilm formation.
The SSBB project have published the results from a collaborative study of different consortium partners. In this study, the potential of biosynthesized cellulose membranes as drug carriers to present antimicrobial …
Blog: Implants associated infections: biofilms and their love for “foreign” surfaces.
When we think of bacteria, we often imagine free-floating single cells that can be eliminated with antibiotics or disinfectants. In reality, many bacteria prefer to live in communities, called biofilms- slimy, structured layers that adhere to …
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Blog: Dual-action molecules: A promising strategy to combat bacterial resistance
Innovative approaches against bacterial infection are a vital necessity. Nowadays, most of the antibiotics on the market are targeting one single bacterial process to take them down, leading to a …
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Publication: SET-M33 targets the porcine respiratory pathogen G. parasuis.
SSBB researchers have tested the ability of the synthetic antimicrobial peptide SET-M33 to target porcine respiratory pathogens and a collection of porcine commensal nasal microbiota members in vitro. The experiments …
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Career Development in Action
As part of the SSBB Career Development Program, Saha and Ana recently spent an inspiring week at the Research Development Office (RDO) of Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. The visit offered …
SSBB partner in the spotlight: InBiose
InBiose, founded in 2013 as a spinoff from the University of Ghent, is now the biggest private research group in the world of specialty glycan. It is a leading B2B …
Blog: Molecular dynamics simulations
Molecular dynamics (MD) is a powerful computational tool used to model biological processes and explore their mechanisms at the atomic/molecular level. This technique has enabled us to investigate atom-to-atom interactions …
Blog: Can Artificial Intelligence Save Us from Antimicrobial Resistance? Spoiler: It’s Already Starting to!
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health emergency that already causes over 1.2 million deaths every year. But here’s the good news: AI-driven drug discovery is no longer a promise, …
