Public evening lecture by Professor Dr Łukasz Łopusiewicz (Greifswald/Warszawa)

Bacterial biofilms are the hidden strongholds of antibiotic resistance, making common infections harder to cure and control. This lecture explores how biofilms protect pathogens like Escherichia coli, why they render antibiotics ineffective, and what novel tools-ranging from natural polymers to molecular interference-are emerging to disrupt their protective mechanisms. Can we outsmart bacteria in their most resilient form? A journey through biofilm biology, medical challenges, and future strategies for infection control.

Łukasz Łopusiewicz is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences (Warsaw, Poland) and a Research Fellow at the University of Greifswald. His research focuses on microbial biotechnology, biofilms, antibiotic resistance, innovative plant-based products, and the valorization of agricultural by-products. He collaborates with research institutions worldwide, integrating microbiology with applied innovation. His work supports the development of next-generation food solutions for health and sustainability, functional biopolymer-based packaging, and new tools for infection control in the One Health context. Łukasz Łopusiewicz is a Senior Fellow at the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald for the 2025/26 academic year.

Moderation: Professor Dr Sebastian Günther