The event combined an international practical course and scientific symposium, bringing together researchers to explore the complexity, formation and adaptive behaviour of microbial biofilms. The programme featured hands-on laboratory training, keynote lectures and scientific discussions, providing participants with opportunities to develop practical skills, exchange knowledge and connect with the international biofilm research community.
As part of the scientific programme, Dr. Černoša presented her research in an oral presentation entitled “Influence of Protective Oils on Biofilm Production and Morphology of Aureobasidium pullulans.” Her presentation explored how different protective oils influence biofilm production and morphology in Aureobasidium pullulans, contributing to a better understanding of fungal biofilm formation and its potential applications in the development of innovative living coatings.
The research is part of the ongoing European Research Council (ERC)-funded project ARCHI-SKIN, which investigates the potential of fungi and their biofilm-forming properties for developing novel living materials and protective coating solutions.
Participation in Biofilms’ON26 provided an opportunity to present ARCHI-SKIN research to the international scientific community while gaining further practical knowledge of biofilm research and exchanging expertise with researchers working in this rapidly developing field.