Description

  • Patient infection from urinary catheters are a global health concern. In a world-first, Monash University researchers have developed a new 3D antimicrobial surface to reduce bacterial build-up. 
  • The study saw a reduction in bacteria colonisation for three leading Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) pathogens, including E. coli.
  • Engineered surfaces with smooth appearances gave bacteria less chance to establish on the surface. 
Period18 May 2021 → 21 Jun 2021

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleMonash University new surface on medical instruments reduces infection
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletManufacturers Monthly
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date21/06/21
    DescriptionResearchers at Monash University have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can reduce the number of bacteria which forms on medical instruments, like catheters, reducing the risk of patient infection.

    The study demonstrated how 3D engineered surfaces can prevent the three most common urinary tract infections (UTIs) from initially forming while catheters are in use. These infections are Escherichiacoli (E.coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiellapneumoniae
    URLhttps://www.manmonthly.com.au/news/monash-university-new-medical-instrument-reduces-infection/
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow
  • TitleHealth researchers step on the gas on many fronts
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletFinancial Review
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date8/06/21
    DescriptionThe global pandemic has swung the spotlight heavily onto the crucial importance of health research to the community.
    Producer/AuthorSimon EvansSenior Reporter
    URLhttps://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/health-researchers-step-on-the-gas-on-many-fronts-20210524-p57upq
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow, Victor Cadarso Busto
  • TitleAustralia makes antimicrobial surface to reduce bacteria build-up on medical instruments
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBiospectrum Asia edition
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritorySingapore
    Date24/05/21
    DescriptionAustralia's Monash University researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital.

    This world-first study demonstrates the potential for 3D engineered surfaces in preventing the initial formation of microcolonies of Escherichiacoli (E.coli), Klebsiellapneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa - the three most common urinary tract bacterial infections (UTIs) associated with catheters.
    URLhttps://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/47/18209/australia-makes-antimicrobial-surface-to-reduce-bacteria-build-up-on-medical-instruments.html
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow, Victor Cadarso Busto
  • TitleNew antimicrobial surface reduces bacteria build-up on medical instruments
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletAustralian Manufacturing
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date21/05/21
    DescriptionMonash University researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital.

    This world-first study demonstrates the potential for 3D engineered surfaces in preventing the initial formation of microcolonies of Escherichiacoli (E.coli), Klebsiellapneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa – the three most common urinary tract bacterial infections (UTIs) associated with catheters.
    URLhttps://www.australianmanufacturing.com.au/140209/new-antimicrobial-surface-reduces-bacteria-build-up-on-medical-instruments
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow, Victor Cadarso Busto
  • TitleMonash University researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medica
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletPhys.org
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    Date19/05/21
    DescriptionMonash University researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital.
    URLhttps://phys.org/news/2021-05-antimicrobial-surface-bacteria-build-up-medical.html
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow, Victor Cadarso Busto
  • TitleNew antimicrobial surface reduces bacteria build-up on medical instruments
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletNanowerk
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    Date19/05/21
    Description(Nanowerk News) Monash University researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital.
    This world-first study demonstrates the potential for 3D engineered surfaces in preventing the initial formation of microcolonies of Escherichia coli (E.coli), Klebsiellapneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa - the three most common urinary tract bacterial infections (UTIs) associated with catheters.
    URLhttps://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news2/newsid=58042.php
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow, Victor Cadarso Busto
  • TitleNew antimicrobial surface reduces bacteria build-up on medical instruments
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletEurekaAlert
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    Date18/05/21
    DescriptionMonash University researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital.

    This world-first study demonstrates the potential for 3D engineered surfaces in preventing the initial formation of microcolonies of Escherichiacoli (E.coli), Klebsiellapneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa - the three most common urinary tract bacterial infections (UTIs) associated with catheters.
    URLhttps://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/mu-nas051821.php
    PersonsTrevor Lithgow, Victor Cadarso Busto