The University of South Florida (USF) received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research under CFDA Program 47.049 - Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The grant is for a 3-year collaborative research project to develop novel hybrid metal-piezoelectric biomaterials for preventing biofilm formation on implantable medical devices. The key objectives are to: 1) advance hybrid metal-piezoelectric nanocomposites for implantable devices, 2) elucidate the antimicrobial mechanisms of these materials, and 3) validate their antibiofilm efficacy using in vitro and ex vivo oral biofilm models. The research aims to create an effective, innovative, and environmentally-friendly solution to the challenge of implant-related infections, which will contribute to safer and more effective healthcare. The project also includes educational and outreach activities to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
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