Innovation could change how workplaces manage the threat of drug-resistant bacteria

A researcher based in Hamilton, Ontario is gaining national attention for creating an antimicrobial coating that could transform how workplaces manage the threat of drug-resistant bacteria. Dr. Sara Imani, a postdoctoral fellow and sessional faculty member at McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering, has developed a surface treatment that kills superbugs on contact and maintains its effectiveness over time.

Award-winning innovation targets drug-resistant bacteria

Imani’s innovation recently earned her the Mitacs Innovation Award — Outstanding Innovation, a national honour recognizing Canadian researchers whose work has the potential for significant societal and economic impact. The award highlights

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