Standardized Biofilm Methods 
Research Team

Marty Hamilton

Professor Emeritus of Statistics

Marty is the Standardized Biofilm Methods Faculty Mentor and a Principal Investigator. He provides guidance in designing and analyzing the experiments required to assess the statistical characteristics (repeatability, reproducibility, ruggedness, relevance, and responsiveness) of a new biofilm method.
 

Darla Goeres

Standardized Biofilm Methods Laboratory (SBM) Coordinator/Research Engineer

Darla coordinates the SBM research team in their efforts to develop standardized methods for growing repeatable and relevant biofilms. Her favorite method to develop was based upon a laboratory hot tub model used to test the efficacy of chemical hot tub disinfectants against biofilm and suspended bacteria. In addition, she represents the CBE in the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

Paul Sturman

Industrial Coordinator

Paul is directing the development of a standard method for determining the efficacy of disinfectants for use in treating biofilm in dental unit water lines (DUWL). In addition, Paul is the FDA liaison for the CBE and represents the CBE in AOAC International.

Paul coordinates the CBE's Industrial Associates Program. He is responsible for organizing the biannual Technical Advisory Conference (TAC) where the latest biofilm research is showcased.
 

Kelli Buckingham-Meyer

Research Specialist

Kelli is the SBM research team’s microbiologist. She is responsible for training and mentoring undergraduate interns on a variety of projects. Kelli’s research focus has been an EPA funded project to study disaggregation and removal of biofilms from hard surfaces. In addition, she conducts short- and long-term research projects for academia and industry.
 

Diane K. Walker

Research Engineer

In addition to mentoring undergraduate interns and conducting research on sales and service projects, Diane works with other CBE members to conduct industrial and academic workshops on biofilm basics. Diane is currently working with SBM interns on a dental unit water line (DUWL) project and performing disinfectant studies using static glass and CDC biofilm growth reactors.

Lindsey Lorenz

Research Assistant

Lindsey has three years of laboratory experience including time spent working in an industrial microbiology laboratory doing biofilm-related testing work. As part of the SBM, she will conduct the laboratory experiments for biofilm testing projects.

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