Building Consensus on Biofilm Regulatory Decision Making
The RegulatoryToolBox project builds a European network to modernize biofilm research for regulatory decision-making. By bridging gaps between academia, industry, and regulators, it aims to develop innovative tools, standardize methods, and address biofilm-related challenges in health, industry, and the environment.
About the Action CA23152
Building Consensus
on Biofilm Regulatory Decision Making
RegulatoryToolBox addresses critical challenges in biofilm regulation by uniting researchers, industry experts, and regulators across Europe. Biofilms, microbial communities impacting healthcare, industry, and the environment, face outdated regulatory tools despite advancements in science.
This project seeks to bridge the gap between academic innovations and regulatory frameworks. Through its interdisciplinary network, RegulatoryToolBox will standardize methods, create actionable guidelines, and enable informed decisions that protect public health and the environment while fostering innovation.
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Project objectives
Create Consensus
Develop a unified framework for modernizing biofilm regulatory tools and methodologies.
Standardize Methods
Identify and validate biofilm research tools, ensuring their regulatory relevance.
Bridge Research and Regulation
Facilitate dialogue and collaboration between researchers and regulators for informed decision-making.
Educate Stakeholders
Provide educational initiatives for policy makers, students, and researchers to promote awareness of biofilm challenges and solutions.
Project collaboration
Working Groups
WG1: Paving the Way for the Future of Standardisation of Biofilm Technologies
WG1 evaluates existing and emerging biofilm technologies, including 3D-printed devices, to identify models suitable for regulatory standardization. By collaborating with biotech companies, it develops methods to modernize biofilm regulatory science tools and support global innovation.
WG2: Translating Data for Informed Decision-Making
WG3: Communication and Dissemination
WG3 develops strategies to share project outcomes with regulators, industry, and academia. By engaging stakeholders via conferences, publications, and online platforms, it promotes awareness of biofilm test methods and fosters acceptance of standardized tools across sectors.
Activities
Short-term Scientific Missions (STSMs)
- Gain access to specialized equipment and expertise
- Collaborate on biofilm-related methods and technologies
- Develop skills in translating biofilm research data into regulatory science
- Contribute to the standardization and validation of biofilm testing methods
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The RegulatoryToolBox project aims to modernize biofilm research and regulation by developing standardized methods, tools, and guidelines. It brings together academia, industry, and regulators to bridge gaps between scientific advancements and regulatory decision-making.
The project operates through three working groups focusing on evaluating biofilm technologies, translating data for regulatory use, and disseminating knowledge. Activities include workshops, publications, short-term scientific missions, and collaboration between diverse stakeholders.
The RegulatoryToolBox provides innovative tools and frameworks for biofilm research, improving public health, industrial efficiency, and environmental safety. It fosters collaboration, ensures reproducibility in biofilm studies, and enables informed regulatory decisions.
The project benefits researchers, regulators, industry professionals, and the public. Researchers gain access to cutting-edge methodologies; regulators receive reliable tools for decision-making; industries can innovate efficiently; and society benefits from improved health and environmental outcomes.
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