SRMIST Hosts International Conference on Biofilms and Microbiome Research (BMR 2026)

The Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, is hosting the International Conference on Biofilms and Microbiome Research (BMR 2026) from 25 to 28 October 2026, in association with the Society for Biofilms, Microbiome and Water Research (SBMR) and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Kalpakkam.

Bringing together over 300 scientists, academicians, research scholars and industry professionals, BMR 2026 welcomes international participation from the USA, Israel, Singapore, France, South Korea, China, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Austria and Belgium. The conference features 20 plenary and keynote lectures, 25 invited lectures, four industry expert talks, 23 short technical talks and 120 student poster presentations, creating a dynamic forum for scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.

At the inaugural session, Prof. U. Kamachi Mudali, Vice Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, emphasised the critical need for advanced technologies to prevent biofilm formation, which contributes to increased energy consumption in industrial heat exchangers and cooling systems. He highlighted the importance of global scientific collaboration in developing effective responses to complex challenges.

Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, emphasised the need to move beyond conventional research approaches towards translational research that delivers measurable industrial and societal impact. Highlighting SRMIST’s commitment to translating granted patents into practical applications through technology transfer, he identified anti-biofilm technologies as a promising avenue for conserving water and improving energy efficiency in the cooling infrastructure of high-volume data centres.

With a focus on biofilm and microbiome science, antimicrobial resistance, environmental biotechnology and sustainable development, BMR 2026 reinforces the importance of connecting scientific discovery with real-world application, advancing research that addresses pressing industrial needs and global sustainability priorities.

Image Caption: Prof. U. Kamachi Mudali, Vice Chancellor, HBNI, Mumbai, and Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, along with distinguished guests and international delegates, release the abstract book of the International Conference on Biofilms and Microbiome Research (BMR 2026) at Dr. T. P. Ganesan Auditorium, SRMIST, Kattankulathur.

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