15/06/2026
Some of the most serious threats in healthcare environments don't show up on a surface inspection. Biofilms, complex communities of microorganisms that form on surfaces, equipment, drains and within water systems, are highly resistant to standard cleaning and disinfection methods. Once established, they become persistent reservoirs for pathogens that contribute to healthcare-associated infections.
Join us for What You Can't See Can Kill You – Understanding Biofilms Webinar taking place on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 as we take a closer look at what biofilms are, how they form, and why they remain such a significant challenge across hospitals, aged-care facilities, clinics and similar settings.
📅 Wed, 17 June 2026
🕛 10:00 am AEST
🔗 Register here for FREE: https://events.issa.com/events/what-you-cant-see-can-kill-you-understanding-biofilms/
Speakers:
🔹A/Prof Dr Greg Whiteley, Associate Professor, Executive Chairman, Whiteley Corporation
🔹Linda Lybert, Executive Director, Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a Division of ISSA
🔹Dr Rodney E Rohde, Regents’ Professor, Texas State University System; University Distinguished Chair & Professor Medical Laboratory Science [MLS] Program, College of Health Professions
Participants will learn where biofilms commonly develop, how to identify risk areas, and the science behind their resistance. Most importantly, the session explores practical strategies: how to clean, disrupt and prevent biofilms even when they are invisible to the naked eye.
