Figuring out a way to make and stick delicate mats onto a small tube in order to prevent infections

Hospital-acquired infections are a major cause of concern as they cause harm to patients and hospitals globally. In fact, hospital-acquired infections are one of the top causes of death in the United States of America. Furthermore, they pose a problem for antibiotic resistance as bacteria form a sticky film that inhibits the effectiveness of antibiotics. A potential solution is to prevent the bacteria from accumulating altogether via an antifouling technology, which in the end prevents infection from occurring. MicrobeBlaster aims to offer the first-ever alternative to uncoated catheters and limit the problem of hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance.