Stevens Institute of Technology will host the 4th Stevens Conference on Bacteria--Material Interactions. The objective of this conference is to identify and address the scientific and technical issues that control bacterial colonization of synthetic surfaces.

Topics will include:

• Bacterial adhesion and biofouling phenomena
• Surfaces and modifications to inhibit bacterial colonization
• Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance
• Local antimicrobial delivery
• Clinical needs for infection-resisting biomaterials
• Biomaterials that promote healing and inhibit infection