Yellowstone
Microbion Corporation
![Avatar photo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/outlaw-partners-46x46.jpg)
![Avatar photo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/outlaw-partners-46x46.jpg)
Published
12 years agoon
Posted By
Outlaw PartnersBy Megan Paulson Outlaw Partners Chief Operating Officer
Microbial biofilm is a form of bacteria that is
nearly everywhere. In fact, it resides in everything
from toothbrushes to the geysers
in Yellowstone National Park.
In the last 20 years, science has shown that
98 percent of all bacteria exist as microbion
biofilms. Making up roughly 50 percent of
the Earth’s biomass, they provide a highly
resistant protective shield for bacteria and
fungi, facilitating their survival for billions
of years.
More than 80 percent of all infections are
related to microbial biofilms, according to the
National Institutes of Health. Moreover, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
have affirmed biofilms are highly resistant to
frontline antibiotics, causing more than 65
percent of hospital-acquired infections.
Microbial biofilms cause many problems,
including biocorrosion of oil pipelines, and
biofouling of ship’s hulls, pulp and paper
manufacturing, and water filtration systems
used for desalinization and production of safe
drinking water.
For Bozeman-based Microbion Corporation,
advancements in the microbial biofilm
industry have propelled the company into a
wave of opportunity. Microbion is developing
a platform of broad-spectrum bismuththiol
(BT) antimicrobial compounds effective
against nearly all antibiotic-resistant bacteria
tested and their microbial biofilms.
“We believe that BTs may be the most
potent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial/antibiofilm
compounds developed to date,” says Dr.
Brett Baker, Microbion Founder, President and
CEO.
The company’s revolutionary compounds are
showing several key advantages over current
frontline antibiotics. This, Baker notes, makes
the BT technology unique in both health and
industrial settings.
Globally, market trends and unmet health
needs have shifted, emphasizing the need for
new classes of antimicrobials that address lifethreatening,
antibiotic-resistant infections and
microbial biofilms.
Last year, the World Health Organization
identified antibiotic resistance as a global health
crisis. In response, Congress in 2012 passed the
GAIN (Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now)
Act with broad bipartisan support. This legislation
provides incentives and FDA regulatory
priority to companies developing new drugs to
fight antibiotic resistant infections.
In October 2012, the Defense Medical Research
and Development Program awarded
Microbion and team a $2.5 million grant,
provided through the U.S. Department of
Defense.
With the funding Microbion, working with
the University of Pennsylvania and University
of California – San Francisco, will conduct
Phase 2 human trials to treat post-surgical
orthopedic infections with Microbion’s
BisEDT, an antimicrobial drug currently in
regulatory development. Scientists successfully
completed the therapeutic drug’s Phase
1 trials in 2011.
“This is a critically important area for the
global community, as almost all current
antibiotics are losing effectiveness against
antibiotic resistant bacterial and fungal
infections,” Dr. Baker said.
The technology has the potential to
improve outcomes for more than 100,000
orthopedic implant patients suffering from
post-operative infections in the United
States each year.
More at microbioncorp.com
The Outlaw Partners is a creative marketing, media and events company based in Big Sky, Montana.
![](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ebs_logo_white_220px.png)
![](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ebs_logo_white_220px.png)
Upcoming Events
july, 2024
Event Type :
All
All
Arts
Education
Music
Other
Sports
Event Details
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature enthusiasts! Get
more
Event Details
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Event Details
Embrace the freedom and serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
Event Details
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary. Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Location
Montage Big Sky
995 Settlement Trail
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm