Presentation
Natures Toolbox - Naturally derived Bacillus bacteria as novel eco-benign cleaning agents
Time & Location
Thursday: 10.00 to 10.15, Stage 5
Speaker
Dr Kate LedwochLaboratory Manager - Genesis Biosciences
About this presentation
The talk will summarise the use of pioneering genomic and microbiological techniques to research, characterise and ferment ‘naturally-derived’ beneficial bacteria belonging to the Bacillus family and describe how to formulate this probiotic technology into innovative Eco-benign cleaning products. It will focus on how Genesis Biosciences are using Nature’s own toolbox to deliver tangible consumer and professional cleaning benefits, including long lasting cleaning on soft and hard surfaces, malodour control and prevention of fats, oils and grease prevention.
Speaker Bio:
Kate is a Laboratory Manager at Genesis Biosciences, a global biosciences company with the unique capability to ferment bacteria strains and develop safe and natural microbial and antimicrobial solutions. In her role she is driving R&D initiatives, optimising laboratory processes and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety of Genesis products. Prior to joining Genesis, Kate worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Cardiff University, where she investigated the occurrence, prevalence, and diversity of dry biofilms on hospital surfaces and worked on developing a drain biofilm model to understand the challenges arising from contaminated hospital water lines. Kate finished her PhD at Cranfield University, UK, where her thesis focused on development of novel techniques for microbial biofilms cultivation. She obtained double MSc title from Cranfield University, UK and Silesian University of Technology, Poland in biofuels process engineering. Kate has chemical engineering background, with BSc in chemical technology and engineering completed at Silesian University of Technology.