Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach

by Daryl S. Paulson (Editor)

From the slippery covering on rocks in a stream, to the clogging slime in a bathtub drain, biofilms are present in everyday life in a variety of forms. This seemingly harmless build-up also accounts for 80 percent of all microbial infections. With chapters authored by experienced contributors from academia and industry, Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach demonstrates effective ways to combat the health and economic havoc that biofilms are wreaking, while also tapping into their positive potential. Replete with Tables and Illustrations, Many in Color Under the editorial guidance of esteemed industrial microbiologist Dr. Daryl Paulson, this book presents an in-depth discussion of medically challenging biofilms. It provides a solid foundation in the basic microbiology of biofilms and then goes on to discuss the biofilms associated with medical devices, catheters, and dental unit water lines as well as those that impact cardiovascular medicine, the gastrointestinal system, periodontal disease, and chronic wounds. This informative work concludes with an exploratory chapter of the various methods used to investigate biofilms. Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach presents key information clearly and concisely – a useful guide for environmental, food, and water microbiologists as well as biochemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and product and biofilm engineers.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 2008

About the author

Leading the BioScience Laboratories, Inc. is the President/CEO; Daryl S. Paulson, PhD. Dr. Paulson is a critical component of the success of the company. Dr. Paulson is widely recognized for his work in the Topical Antimicrobial market and being a brilliant statistician. He is on three scientific committees, as both the expert microbiologist and statistician. Dr. Paulson also participates in the Best Practices in Microbiological Methods, AOAC Sporicidal Activity Test Modification Review Panel and sits on a confidential subcommittee for Homeland Security. Authoring several books relating to this industry and the work that BSLI and its competition conduct, Dr. Paulson is a pioneer and very much looked up to throughout the industry.