Join us for a full day of biofilm talks and networking including sessions on:
‘Overcoming antimicrobial resistance: From a One Health Perspective’.

The event will support activities in the Shirtliff Biofilm Foundation. The goal of the Shirtliff Biofilm Foundation is to “Expand the boundaries of knowledge of biofilms through a world-wide exchange of ideas and research. Focus will be on Early Career Researchers and mentoring”.

  • Time: June 13, 2025 from 8:30AM-5:00PM (social activities may follow afterwards outside the venue)
  • Location: Drexel University
    • Geary Auditorium in the Drexel’s New College Building, Drexel University College of Medicine (Center City campus), New College Building, 245 N. 15th Street
  • Mark Shirtliff Biofilm Day 2025 Agenda
  • Registration instructions:
    • Registration takes place via the ‘donation’ button on the website.
    • Please pay the registration fee as an individual or a group (see below).
    • You will receive an email confirming the registration from the symposium organizers.
    • Please let us know if you need an additional invoice from the Shirtliff Biofilm Foundation for your records.
    • The registration includes a boxed lunch and refreshments. If you have dietary restrictions, please email Dr. Kjellerup directly (bvk@umd.edu )
  • Deadline for registration: May 30, 2025.
    • Students: $60
    • Postdocs: $85
    • Other full time employees: $260
    • Have you been affected by the recent federal changes and find it difficult to pay the registration? We can support a few people to attend the meeting. Reach out to the organizers (Birthe V. Kjellerup, bvk@umd.edu)

Come join us for wonderful day of Biofilm Community Building and much more!

View the Full Agenda Below:
Mark Shirtliff Biofilm Day Agenda