XV11th International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Symposium

Preservation and Protection of Materials

Conference Programme

September 6th - 8th 2017

Manchester, UK

IBBS 17 – The 17th International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation Symposium

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester UK – 6th – 8th September 2017

Programme, Day 1 – Wednesday 6th September 08:00 Registration

LECTURE THEATRE A LECTURE THEATRE B LECTURE THEATRE C

09:00 Welcome: IBBS President, John Gillatt

09:10 FEMS: The Federation of European Microbiological Societies, Geoff Robson, University of Manchester

09:20 Plenary Lecture: Biodeterioration Worldwide: Cases, Costs and Control, Chris Gaylarde

09:50 Plenary Lecture: Light-driven synthesis of structurally complex diterpenoids and their use as anti-fouling agents, Birger Lindberg Møller, University of Copenhagen

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break/Posters

Biodegradation and Remediation

Biofilms and Biofilm Control

Chair: Joe Suflita/Ji-Dong Gu Chair: Brendan Gilmore

11:00 Keynote: Biodegradation of sand patties deposited on beaches following the DWH oil spill, Joe Suflita, University of Oklahoma

Keynote: Controlling bacterial biofilms and virulence using non-thermal plasma, Brendan F Gilmore, Queen's University Belfast

11:20 Hydrocarbon metabolism underlying souring, John D Coates, UC Berkeley

Control of catheter associated biofilms through efflux inhibition, Brian Jones, University of Brighton

11:40 Hydrocarbon-degrading microbial communities indigenous to low temperature deep sea marine sediment, Oye Adebayo, University of Calgary

Copper alloys: a strategy for biofilm control in drinking water distribution systems, Inês B. Gomes, University of Porto

12:00 Volatile hydrocarbons inhibit crude oil biodegradation under sulfate-reducing conditions, Luiza Lessa Andrade, Newcastle University

Potential of atmospheric cold plasma treatment for control of bacterial biofilms on fresh produce, Apurva Patange, Dublin Institute of Technology

12:20 Potential relationships between an oil spill and corrosion, Brenda Little, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Antimicrobial efficacy of metal ion solutions alone and in combination against planktonic and biofilm phenotypes, Misha Vaidya, Manchester Metropolitan University

12:40 - 13:40 Lunch/Posters

13:40 Biodegradation and Bioremediation

Biofilms and Biofilm Control

Chair: Joe Suflita/Ji-Dong Gu Chair: Jeremy Webb

13:40 Geomycology: fungal metal and mineral biotransformations for bioremediation or biorecovery, Geoff Gadd, University of Dundee

Keynote: New targeted anti-biofilm therapeutics from understanding biofilm life cycle dynamics, Jeremy Webb, University of Southampton

14:00 Biodeterioration of plastics, Geoff Robson, University of Manchester

Fluorescent superhydrophobic polypyrene films towards prevention of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation, Gabriela Moran, University of Paris Sud

14:20 Crucial amino acid residues representing the major determinants of substrate specificity, regiospecificity and stereospecificity of biphenyl dioxygenase (BPDO) from Burkholderia xenovorans LB400, Xiaoke Hu, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Acinetobacter baumannii biofilms susceptibility to non-thermal plasma, Padrig Flynn, Queen's University Belfast

14:40 Microbial dehalogenation of halogenated aromatic pesticides: mechanisms and ecological role, Jiandong Jiang, Nanjing Agricultural University

MFC biofilm dynamic behaviour when maturing under different external resistive loads, Grzegorz Pasternak, University of the West of England

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break/Posters

15:30 Biodegradation of selected estrogenic compounds in constructed wetlands, Eliska Marsalkova, Czech Academy of Sciences

Changing-parameter-driven microbial evenness fluctuation leads to biofouling acceleration, Dawen Gao, Harbin Institute of Technology

15:50 Asphaltene biodegradation and biosurfactant production by Bacillus cereus, Hossein Salehizadeh, University of Toronto

Keynote: Reference organisms in materials science: why and how? Anna A Gorbushina, BAM, Berlin

16:10 Decolorization and biodegradation of Scarlet RR dye by Aspergillus niger, Paul Bankole, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Nigeria

Prevention and removal activities of citronellal and citronellol against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli biofilm, Anabela Borges, University of Porto

16:30 Water pollution and plasmid incidence in indigenous hydrocarbon-utilizing bacteria, Patience Olajide, LA Sierra University

End of session

16:50 End of Session

16:50 End of Day 1

18:15 - 19:15 Reception with the Lord Mayor of Manchester at Manchester Town Hall (free to all delegates and guests)

Programme, Day 2 – Thursday 7th September 08:30 Registration

LECTURE THEATRE A LECTURE THEATRE B LECTURE THEATRE C

Cultural Heritage Fuels Pharmaceuticals

Chair: Beata Gutarowska Chair: Brenda Little Chair: Mat Upton

09:00 Keynote: Over 10 years of microbiological research on protection of Angkor monuments in Cambodia, Ji-Dong Gu, University of Hong Kong

Keynote: Factors affecting the precision of fuel microbiology test methods, Fred Passman, Biodeterioration Control Associates

Keynote: The environmental fate of benzodiazepines, Mark Fitzsimons, University of Plymouth

09:30 Is our stone-built cultural heritage at risk because of lichen colonization? Asuncion de los Rios, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales-CSIC

Anaerobic biodegradation of diesel fuels and implications for the biocorrosion of metallic surfaces, Joe Suflita, University of Oklahoma

Analysis of the structure-activity relationships of selected compounds with a catecholic moiety on the prevention of Escherichia coli biofilm setup, Anabela Borges, University of Porto

09:50 Bone deterioration in the indoor environment of the museum, Flavia Pinzari, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Rome

New molecular-based methods for rapid detection and quantification of microorganisms in fuel, Oscar N Ruiz, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

Novel antimicrobial activity of ruthenium-based chemotherapeutic compounds, Jonathan Butler, Manchester Metropolitan University

10:10 Comparison of disinfection methods for cultural heritage textiles protection, Beata Gutarowska, Lodz University of Technology

Investigation of the influence of water content and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) concentration on susceptibility to and spatial distribution of microbial contamination in biodiesel blends, Graham Hill, ECHA Microbiology Ltd.

Feasibility of removing pharmaceuticals in municipal wastewater by a two-stage anaerobic fluidized-bed membrane reactor, Jih-Gaw Lin, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break/Posters

Cultural Heritage Fuels Emerging Topics

continued continued Chair: Katja Sterflinger

11:00 Fungal contamination of paintings and sculptures inside an art depository: considerations on the suitability of current norms and reference values concerning preventive conservation, Nuno Mesquita, University of Coimbra

Microbial degradation of composite materials and plasticizers relevant to biofuel, Ji-Dong Gu, University of Hong Kong

Keynote: Radioactive water decontamination in nuclear power plants: from the microorganisms in the water to an industrial scale system, Ana M Garcia, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

11:30 Bacterial diversity in the Old Cathedral of Coimbra (UNESCO World Heritage site ‘University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia’): correlation between air and biodeteriorated stone populations, Igor Tiago, University of Coimbra

Microbial stability of alternative and renewable diesel fuels, George S Dodos, National Technical University of Athens

Antimicrobial activity of combined metal and graphene derivatives to control antimicrobial resistant bacteria for use in topical applications, Nathalie Karaky, Manchester Metropolitan University

11:50 Selection of biocides used for disinfection of stone objects, terracotta and render for The National Trust, Kris Zykubek, Cliveden Conservation Workshop Ltd

Degradation of water-soluble components of Navy fuels by Marinobacter J5B1 isolate and native seawater microbial population, Egemen Aydin, Istanbul University

Persister cells as a mechanism of biocide tolerance, Julianne Megaw, Queen's University Belfast

12:10 Evaluation of potential biodeterioration risk – a closer look at historic objects in the Museum of King John III’s Palace at Wilanow, Agnieszka Laudy, Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów

End of session Nitrate reduction activity of activated sludge microorganisms in highly alkaline environment containing solid cement paste, Nadege Durban, Université de Toulouse

12:30 End of session

End of session

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch/Posters

Cultural Heritage Biocides Emerging Topics

continued Chair: John Gillatt Chair: Ana M Garcia

13:30 Microbiological analysis in Roman glass bottles of the Museum of American Glass in New Jersey, USA, Fernando Poyatos, University of Seville

Keynote: Principles of Biocide Testing, Peter Askew, IMSL

Keynote: How to cope with water deficit in bioremediation, Maximino Manzanera, University of Granada

14:00 The key to resolving biological problems on cultural heritages is human himself, China, Xiao-Xuan Pan, Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage

Biocide regulation within the EU, Richard Elsmore, JSC International Ltd.

Escherichia coli biofilms for recombinant protein production, Luciana C Gomes, University of Porto

14:20 End of session The Evolution of Biocides for In-Can Preservation, Stephen Bailey, Lonza

Does the continuous exposure to emerging contaminants affect drinking water bacterial tolerance to disinfection? Inês Gomes, University of Porto

14:40

Test development to show the efficacy of preservatives in spin finishes, Ina Stephan, BAM, Berlin

End of session

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break/Posters

Constructional Materials Biocides Decontamination

Chair: Geoffrey Robson continued Chair: Pamela Simpson

15:30 Keynote: Biodeterioration of stone and concrete, Geoffrey Gadd, University of Dundee

Biocide-exposure and antimicrobial susceptibility in the domestic environment and elsewhere, Andrew McBain, University of Manchester

Keynote: Thinking outside the box – decontamination failures in healthcare settings, Jimmy Walker, Public Health England

16:00 Keynote: Biodeterioration of constructional wood materials, Sarah Watkinson, University of Oxford

Antimicrobial additives – good or bad? Jonathan Waggott, Jonathan Waggott & Associates

Effect of Methylobacterium on chloroform concentration in drinking water, Erifyli Tsagkari, University of Glasgow

16:20 Molecular, phylogenic, ultrastructural, proteomic and decay analyses of copper tolerant Phialophora species causing soft rot decay of wood, Geoffrey Daniel, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Microbial growth with phytochemicals and derivatives, Joana Malheiro, University of Porto

Establishing anaerobic ammonia oxidation (anammox) process in an expanded bed biofilm reactor (EBBR), Comfort Anyanwu, Manchester Metropolitan University

16:40 Bio-consolidation of limestone cracks by carbonate precipitation induced by Acinetobacter sp. SC4, Varenyam Achal, East China Normal University, Shanghai

How I Became a Biodeterioration Scientist Short careers talks by: Peter Askew

Ina Stephan

John Gillatt

Kath Whitehead,

Brenda Little

Iwona Beech

Partial nitrification in nitrifying biofilms for expanded bed biofilm reactors (EBBRs), Devine Akhidime, Manchester Metropolitan University

17:00 Influence of aluminium on biofilm/cementitious material interactions in sewer networks: discrimination of cement matrix resistance by a laboratory biodeterioration protocol, Amaury Buvignier, Université de Toulouse

End of session

17:20 Fungi and efflorescence phenomenon, Segula Masaphy, MIGAL-Gallilee Centre, Israel

17:40 IBBS Annual General Meeting

End of Day 2

19:00 Conference Dinner at the Midland Hotel, Speaker Prof. Joanna Verran, Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme, Day 3 – Friday 8th September 08:30 Registration

LECTURE THEATRE A LECTURE THEATRE B LECTURE THEATRE C

Biocorrosion Antiadhesive and Antimicrobial Surfaces

Short Papers (10 minutes each)

Chair: Iwona Beech Chair: Kath Whitehead Chair: Malcolm Greenhalgh

09:00 Common Misconceptions in Detecting and Diagnosing Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion, Brenda Little, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Keynote: Laser Surface Structured Titanium Surfaces to Reduce Bacterial Fouling - Kath Whitehead, Manchester Metropolitan University

(1) Biofouling characteristics off a tropical island in the South China Sea, Wenhao Cao; (2) Anti-settlement activities against acorn barnacle Balanus reticulatus by extracts of Coptis chinensis Franch, Tao Yan ; (3) Module setup and protocol conception to characterise colonisation of cementitious material in an artificial marine environment, Marie-Adeline Ferrero; (4) Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of microbial communities colonizing petroglyph sites Irit Nir; (5) The effects of biodegradable polymer, poly(vinyl alcohol) on the fungal community, ZhabizVilkiji;(6) The effect of plasma proteins on the hygienic status of titanium based metals, Louise Tetlow; (7) Experimentation of a system for the treatment and maintenance of biological growth in archaeological sites, Paola Cennamo; (8) Effect of sex steroid hormones (estrogen) on host-pathogen interactions in an in vitro model of age-related impaired healing, Mohamed El Mohtadi; (9) Archaeological pottery as a bioreceptive substrata for biodeterioration, Daiana Soto; (10) Do copper ions affect bacterial attachment

09:30 A Long Chain Paraffin Degrading Consortium and its Potential for Chemical (CMIC) and Electrical Microbial Corrosion, Irene Davidova, University of Oklahoma

Superhydrophobic ionic liquids as surface antimicrobial treatments, Scott G Mitchell, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Spain

09:50 Impact of metallurgy on metal corrosion, Recep Avci, Montana State University

Keynote: Chemical Diversity and Effectiveness of Nanomaterials to Control Microbial Colonisation on Stone Surfaces, Otto Ortega-Morales, Autonomous University of Campeche. Mexico

10:10 Comparative transcriptomic analysis of Epsilonproteobacteria during nitrate-mediated sulfide oxidation and iron corrosion, Sven Lahme, Newcastle University

Biofilm-ready surfaces with cross-industry applications, Panos Kotsakis, Unilever

10:30 Effect of experimental conditions on laboratory studies of accelerated low water corrosion, Scott Wade, Swinburne University, Melbourne

Control of humidity during simulation tests on the efficacy of antimicrobial surfaces James Redfern, Manchester Metropolitan University

and microbiologically influenced corrosion of copper? Ahmed Osman

10:50 - 11:20 Coffee Break/Posters

Biocorrosion Modern Investigative

Methods Panel discussion:

continued Chair: Asuncion de los Rios Future challenges in

biodeterioration analysis of historic materials

11:20 Marine biofilms related to corrosion of carbon steel revealed by Illumina sequencing, Sukriye Celikkol-Aydin, University of Oklahoma

Keynote (30 min): The role of organic molecules in microbially-influenced corrosion: exploring uncharted territory, Iwona Beech, Montana State University

The panel will be led by Katja Sterflinger. Panel members will include: Ji-Dong Gu, Geoff Robson, Thomas Warscheid, Malcolm Greenhalgh, Kath Whitehead and Brenda Little. As a community dealing with all aspects of biodeterioration and biodegradation we need to continuously update techniques and approaches to ensure that mistakes from the past are not perpetuated. Standards need to be developed and tested so that newly generated data can be compared across disciplines and research groups. The panel discussion will provide an open forum for discussion of these and related issues. All those Interested in this topic are invited to attend and participate.

11:40 The role of metalloprotease secreted from Bacillus vietnemensis on the corrosion behavior of different alloys, Masoumeh Moradi, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, China

Use of Phenotype MicroArrays TM (PMs) to evaluate co-metabolic effects of single carbon sources on fungal degradation of xenobiotics, Flavia Pinzari, CREA-AA, Rome

12:00 The influence of marine aerobic bacteria on the corrosion and corrosion inhibition of metal alloys, Zhenlun Song, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, China

Elucidating mechanisms of biodeterioration caused by halophilic microorganisms using advanced metabolomics, Justyna Adamiak, Lodz University of Technology

12:20 End of session

12:30 End of session

12:40

End of session

12:45 Presentation of awards

13:00 End of Conference - Closing Ceremony, New IBBS President, Brenda Little

13:15 Lunch

13:15 IBBS Council Meeting (lunch provided)