Workshop lab

Partnership with the CBE offers direct access to emerging advances in biofilm science and technology. We host two key conferences each year. Our regulatory pathways meeting in February facilitates dialogue between industry and government regulators about product development and regulatory guidelines. Each July, we showcase our latest research advancements at the Montana Biofilm Meeting in Bozeman. Members are eligible to participate in, at no charge, our biofilm methods workshop held at this meeting. 

Meetings are open to all members and CBE research collaborators (non-member companies may visit once to preview the Industrial Associate program). 

The meeting agendas include:

  • Our Montana Science and Technology Meeting provides detailed, up-to-date, reporting of CBE projects and research strategy (specific industry sponsored projects may be excluded depending on the status of the project). Reporting includes written summaries, posters and presentations on the research.
  • Our regulatory pathways meeting provides an opportunity for representatives from industry, academia, and government agencies to present relevant research and understand each other’s perspectives. The meeting is organized in a presentation and discussion format to highlight both challenges and opportunities in the development of antibiofilm technologies relevant to medical devices and products impacting public health. More about CBE regulatory pathways meeting
  • Opportunities for the Industrial Associate members to provide written and oral guidance on the CBE research, education and industrial programs.
  • Opportunities for in-depth one-on-one or small group meetings with CBE researchers and students to focus on specific research, application and educational needs of the Industrial Associate.
  • A workshop on CBE biofilm analytical methods that includes hands-on laboratory instruction as well as presentations and materials on standard methods for growth, evaluation of treatments, and the difference between kill and removal.

For more information, contact Darla Goeres at darla_g@montana.edu or (406) 994-2440

Meetings

2024 Biofilms Science and Technology Meetings

Montana Biofilm Meeting
July 10-12, 2024 (Wed-Fri)
Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, MT

In-person meeting for CBE Industrial Members and invited guests at the Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman and,
a hands-on methods workshop for Industrial Members at CBE labs on Tuesday, July 9.

Sessions:

Biofilm as a System
Kill, Remove, Prevent
Innovative Techniques for Biofilm Analysis
Biofilms and Water Quality
Medicine and Healthcare

Registration will open by end of April 2024.

If you are not a member of the CBE and you'd like to receive an evite to register for this meeting, contact Darla Goeres, CBE Coordinator of Industrial Development.

 

Anti-Biofilm Technologies: Pathways to Product Development Meeting
Jan. 31–Feb. 1, 2024
In-person at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA

Meeting agenda

 

2023 Biofilm Science and Technology Meetings

Montana Biofilm Meeting
July 11–13, 2023
Bozeman, MT

In-person meeting for CBE Industrial Members and invited guests at the Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman and,
hands-on methods workshop for Industrial Members at CBE labs Mon., July 10.

Featuring a full-day session and workshop on Engineered Living Materials on Thursday, July 13.

Meeting agenda

Methods Workshop agenda

Anti-Biofilm Technologies: Pathways to Product Development Meeting
February 7–8, 2023
In-person at the Hilton Arlington National Landing Hotel, Arlington, VA

Meeting agenda

2022 Biofilm Science and Technology Meetings

Montana Biofilm Meeting
July 12–14, 2022
Bozeman, MT

In-person meeting for CBE Industrial Members and invited guests at the Hilton Garden Inn In Bozeman and,
Biofilm Basics hands-on workshop for Industrial Members at CBE labs Mon., July 11

About this meeting

Meeting agenda

Anti-Biofilm Technologies: Pathways to Product Development (hybrid) Meeting
February 1–2, 2022
Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA

Meeting Agenda

2021 Biofilm Science and Technology Meetings

Montana Biofilm (virtual) Meeting 
July 13–15, 2021

Virtual meeting featuring an open house, panel discussion on the biofilm matrix, and member strategic planning meeting

Meeting Agenda

Open House Program

Pathways to Product Development (virtual) Meeting
Feb. 1–3, 2021

Stats Workshop & Poster Session, Feb. 1

Workshop abstract 

Meeting, Feb. 2–3

Meeting Agenda

2020 Biofilm Science and Technology Meetings

Montana Biofilm (virtual) Meeting
July 14–16, 2020

Meeting Agenda

Pathways to Product Development
February 4–5, 2020

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

Meeting Agenda

View past conference agendas and proceedings

Contact

Darla Goeres
Industrial Coordinator
Email
Ph: (406) 994-2440