Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology

A variety of microbial species able to exist in natural or man-made environments are problematic as threats to health or the quality of processes or materials.  The challenge to control these threats is compounded with versatile microbes able to adapt to multiple strata, being waters, surfaces, and air spaces.  This session addresses important microbial control strategy factors, including (1) prevention, (2) antimicrobial treatment efficacy, and (3) microbial-survival and antimicrobial-tolerance mechanisms that involve biofilms, particulates, and spore recalcitrance.  The speakers will share their experiences in microbial control of water systems, hospitals, cleanrooms, and the International Space Station.

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