Advisory Board
What The Advisory Board Does
Our advisory board brings together business, academic and regulatory leaders to aid The Biofilms Alliance by guiding the strategic direction and development of the alliance. They advise on the development of the network, stakeholder engagement and commercial exploitation of the results of Biofilm Alliance activities.
The Advisory Board
The Biofilm Alliance advisory board currently consists of
Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Cardiff University (Wales)
Professor Jean-Yves Maillard
Professor Jean-Yves Maillard has 28 years of experience in the field of biocidal product efficacy and microbial resistance, with a particular focus on novel disinfection technologies, sporicides, complex hydrated biofilms, and dry surface biofilms. Over the years, Professor Maillard has received multiple awards, including those for innovation and engagement. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, 20 book chapters, and 3 books, as well as over 150 refereed conference communications.He is the European lead for the COMplex Biofilms and AMR Transmission project. He is a committee member of the British Standards Institute CH216 Products and Biofilms Working group, of the TC330 committee on antimicrobial hard surfaces, and he leads the TC330 Working Group 1, which assesses the risk of emerging antimicrobial resistance following exposure to antimicrobial hard surfaces. He is a member of the Clean Hospitals expert panel. He is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
Head (Dean) of the University of Limerick School of Medicine and Foundation
Professor Colum Dunne
Senior Consultant: Biocides and Efficacy at Arrow Regulatory Limited
Dr Juncal Caubilla Barron
Dr Juncal Caubilla Barron earned her PhD in Microbiology from Nottingham Trent University in 2007, subsequently working at the same university in various research positions for two years.In 2009, Juncal joined a major disinfectant manufacturer as the Expert Centre Microbiologist. Over the next seven years, she advanced through positions of increasing responsibility in microbiology, infection prevention, and regulatory affairs. During this time, Juncal developed expertise in microbiology, efficacy testing, diverse cleaning and disinfection product applications, new product development, stakeholder liaison, customer support, marketing claims, and competitor portfolio review. In 2017, she transitioned to regulatory consultancy, starting with TSG Consulting as their Biocides and Efficacy consultant. In 2020, she moved to Arrow Regulatory Limited as a Senior Consultant on Biocides and Efficacy. Her work involved providing general efficacy advice and support on efficacy requirements for various Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) product types. She gained extensive experience in developing regulatory strategies for biocides, including data gap analysis, intelligent testing strategies, devising product families, and offering tailored regulatory advice. Juncal also possesses experience with the regulatory needs and testing methods for biofilms formed in Product Types (PT) 2, 3, 4, 11, and 12.
Global Technology Leader LANXESS Material Protection Products, Germany
Dr Markus Busch
Dr Markus Busch has built a 25-year career as a global technology leader in industrial applications, specialising in water and microbial control across Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. At Dow Water Solutions in Germany (1999-2009), Markus served as a seawater desalination application specialist and leader, driving innovation and growth in seawater reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration while leading lab operations and applying Six Sigma methodologies. From 2010 to 2013, Markus led Dow Water Solutions in Spain as Application Leader for EMEA, designing, commissioning, and staffing a water research centre while spearheading membrane innovation and portfolio leadership. In 2014, Markus advanced to Application Leader for Dow’s water microbial control platform in Switzerland, focusing on new technology scouting, development, and portfolio management. Between 2015 and 2019, Markus served as Application Leader for Microbial Control EMEA at Dow in Switzerland, consolidating teams and improving profitability across Energy & Water, Home & Personal Care, and Industrial Preservation applications. From 2020 to 2022, Markus held the role of Application Leader for Industrial Preservation at Dupont & IFF in Germany, leading teams, driving innovation, and managing organizational transitions. Since 2022, as Global Technology Leader at LANXESS Material Protection Products in Germany, Markus has overseen portfolio management, customer applications, and regulatory support for water and energy applications.
Senior Efficacy Specialist at The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)