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BiofilmFirstAl Cunningham: The origins of biofilm research trace back to the founding of the CBEAl Cunningham is truly a founding father of biofilm research. He was part of the research group that in 1990 founded what would become the world's first, largest, and best-known biofilm research center at Montana State University. He may have "emeritus" in his title nowadays. But make no mistake, he's as busy as any of his colleagues in the CBE's labs. Today, he talks about the origins of the CBE, how the center nearly collapsed upon the death of its founder, and the current state of biofilm research from his place at its leading edge.2023-12-2228 min
BiofilmFirstDr. Catherine Kirkland breaks down the role of biofilms and granular sludge in wastewater treatmentDr. Catherine Kirkland breaks down the role of biofilms and granular sludge in wastewater treatment2023-12-2247 min
BiofilmFirstDr. Heidi Smith: Why the future of biofilm research is microscopicToday, we’re talking with Dr. Heidi Smith, who runs one of the most powerful microscopy facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Heidi took on the task of managing the Bio-Imaging Facility at the Center for Biofilm Engineering in 2018. And one of her first orders of business was to undertake an ambitious plan to upgrade the microscopy hardware. She landed more than $1.5 million in grants, which enabled the purchase of research-expanding equipment that can peer deeper into biofilms than ever before, Importantly, by some standards, the new hardware will exceed the lab’s current capabilities eightfold.2022-06-1311 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About BiofilmsI’m very excited to introduce to the Scaling UP! Nation my lab partner in today’s episode, Dr. Paul Sturman Ph.D., P.E.. When it comes to biofilm, I credit my lab partner today for most of the things I know about the subject. Paul Sturman, Ph.D., P.E. has been a Research Professor and the Industrial Coordinator at the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE) at Montana State University (MSU) since 2000. Dr. Sturman works closely with Industrial Associate companies to assist in the adoption of biofilm-related technologies. He also organizes biofilm research confe...2022-05-2743 min
BiofilmFirstBiofilm First-Dana SkorupaToday we’re talking with Dr. Dana Skorupa, whose research interests at the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University, include thermophiles, which are microbes that thrive in extreme environments such as the ever hot and caustic waters of Yellowstone National Park’s Geothermal Geyser Basins. We’ll also focus on Dana’s work getting young scientists involved with hands-on research. She regularly takes undergraduate researchers into Yellowstone to bioprospect for these thermophiles – specifically those that are capable of degrading plastics.2022-05-1612 min
BiofilmFirstBiofilm First-Garth JamesToday we’re talking with Dr. Garth James, who oversees the Medical Biofilms Lab at the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University. Today, we’ll talk with Garth about the devastating role biofilms play in some chronic wounds, as well as hospital acquired infections.2022-05-0211 min
BiofilmFirstBiofilm First-Darla GoeresToday, we’re talking with Dr. Darla Goeres, whose research interests at the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University includestandardized biofilm methods developmentbiological reactor designthe evaluation of biofilms in the built environmentefficacy testing of potential anti-biofilm treatmentsDarla, who until recently chaired the ASTM E35 committee (Pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents), notes that the majority of the leadership positions within the subcommittees and main committee are filled by women. This is a proud achievement whose origin she explains. We also get into he...2022-04-0433 min
BiofilmFirstBiofilm First-Erika Espinosa OrtizDr. Erika Espinosa-Ortiz's research interests at the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University includefungal-based technologies for water and soil remediationbiodeterioration of building materials due to multi-domain biofilm formationbiomineralization processes applied to the medical field, such as the formation of kidney stones induced by urinary tract infections).In this podcast, we’ll speak with Erika about why the National Science Foundation is interested in making building materials out of fungi, why NASA is eying fungi to aid in long-term space travel, and how biofilms are damaging some of...2022-04-0406 min
BiofilmFirstBiofilm First podcast debuts April 4The Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University's podcast will debut Monday, April 4, with subsequent episodes following on alternating Mondays. Click the "subscribe" button!2022-03-2800 min
Cruisin' on the Cutting EdgeSeashells on AsteroidsCRUISERS! This week it's off to Montana in our 1962 Willy's Wagon. I discuss how man has harnessed the power of bacteria to do his bidding thanks to the research at Montana Stata University's Center for Biofilm Engineering. Enjoy!
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Wee BeastiesA Biofilm Interview with Dr. Paul Sturman of the CBEIn this episode our hosts are joined by Dr. Paul Sturman, Research Professor and Industrial Coordinator at the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), to discuss biofilms and their relationship to the CDC’s list of opportunistic pathogens. This season, Dr. Kimothy Smith and Christian Railsback have been dissecting this list of pathogens, specifically those that cause disease. Biofilms are a big part of the microbiome of premise plumbing systems and the different concentrations of bulk water pathogens. Dr. Sturman’s extensive research and knowledge of these slimy communities of microorganisms offer insightful points about biofilms, pathogens, and how they affe...2021-08-0551 min
Morgellons DiscussionMorgellons TauIn the last episode, I mistakenly stated that biofilm is a term that means a group of pathogens when in fact beneficial microbes also colonize. https://www.cs.montana.edu/webworks/projects/stevesbook/contents/chapters/chapter001/section005/green/page001.html
Mixed Borrelia burgdorferi and Helicobacter pylori Biofilms in Morgellons Disease Dermatological Specimens https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31108976/
Multilingual Bacteria https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2009/02/bacteria-have-more-to-say-than-previously-thought/
Cigarette smoke exposure redirects Staphylococcus aureus to a virulence profile associated with persistent infection https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-47258-6
Why...2020-09-2507 min
Morgellons DiscussionMorgellons TauIn the last episode, I mistakenly stated that biofilm is a term that means a group of pathogens when in fact beneficial microbes also colonize. https://www.cs.montana.edu/webworks/projects/stevesbook/contents/chapters/chapter001/section005/green/page001.htmlMixed Borrelia burgdorferi and Helicobacter pylori Biofilms in Morgellons Disease Dermatological Specimens https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31108976/Multilingual Bacteria https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2009/02/bacteria-have-more-to-say-than-previously-thought/Cigarette smoke exposure redirects Staphylococcus aureus to a virulence profile associated with persistent infection https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-47258-6Why Am I Still Sick? https...2020-09-2507 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastNASDA Podcast: Biofilms - What More do you Need to Know?NASDA 2020 Educators Roundtable Podcast: Biofilms - What More do you Need to Know?
Diane Walker, Research Engineer, Center of Biofilms Engineering, University of Montana, dianew@montana.edu
In this episode, Chris and Michelle talk with Ms. Diane Walker about the mission and research of the Center for Biofilm Engineering. She mentioned why biofilms are important when considering cleaning and sanitation under the produce safety rule. Discusses the research behind biofilms and how these important studies will help understand the reduction of contamination in the future. She also discusses dry biofilms, what they are and more...2020-05-2746 min
Monkey ToothSkip AndersonWe met Skip through our mutual friend, in Bozeman, MT. Skip is a busy guy. He's a new father, an award-winning journalist, the communications specialist for the Center for Biofilm Research at the University of Montana, and he is an all around fantastic guy. We sat with him in his home, with chili on the pot, and his young daughter in Tiffany's arms. We cover journalism, food, issues facing the American South, the beauty and charm of the American West, and a phobia of Jack White. Share and Enjoy!LinksThe story of Vernon Rust...2018-09-1159 min
Monkey ToothSkip AndersonWe met Skip through our mutual friend, in Bozeman, MT. Skip is a busy guy. He's a new father, an award-winning journalist, the communications specialist for the Center for Biofilm Research at the University of Montana, and he is an all around fantastic guy. We sat with him in his home, with chili on the pot, and his young daughter in Tiffany's arms. We cover journalism, food, issues facing the American South, the beauty and charm of the American West, and a phobia of Jack White. Share and Enjoy!LinksThe story of Vernon Rust...2018-09-1159 min