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Prof DI Dr Winfried Neuhaus appointed to the Austrian Commission for Animal Experimentation Matters
for Animal Experimentation. His commitment to the development of alternative methods to animal testing has made him a key figure in the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) field. This appointment until 2028 [...] research and development of 3R methods that aim to develop more human-relevant alternatives to animal testing. His work has been recognised not only in Austria but also internationally. In his new role, Prof [...] Prof Neuhaus will help to monitor and improve guidelines and practices in relation to animal testing. Neuhaus on his new position: "It is a great honour and responsibility to take on this role. With my experience
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Alternatives to animal testing: Honor for AIT Principal Scientist Winfried Neuhaus
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AIT is a partner in the development of a mobile One Health laboratory.
MOBILISE diagnostic portfolio and is working on rapid optical and electrochemical tests for WNV and CCHFV. These point-of-care tests can be read via smartphones using optical or NFC technology, enabling rapid [...] outbreaks and provide decentralized diagnostics for border controls and quarantine areas. AIT's rapid tests are a crucial factor in this." says Johannes Peham, AIT Point-of-Care Expert. AIT is taking the lead [...] rapid and reliable analysis of highly infectious samples. The MOBILISE project is being tested in collaboration with national authorities and first responders in Austria, Romania, Greece and Africa. It marks
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Strategic Cooperation between AIT and Danube Private University
Methodologies (NAMs) at the DPU. This makes DPU a pioneer in the field of alternatives to animal testing. The partnership, which is initially set for five years, is not only intended to promote scientific
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ULTRAPLACAD project for colorectal cancer detection presented at European Commission Open Day
presented at the European Commission Open Day. The project has developed a novel plasmon-based device and test chips with integrated nanostructures for the detection of mutated DNA, micro-RNAs and tumor autoantibodies [...] detection platforms. The AIT played a central role in the development of new peptide-based autoantibody tests against tumor-associated antigens by experts from the Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics of the
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AIT expert Winfried Neuhaus advisory member of EU Partnership for the promotion of non-animal methods
president of EUSAAT (European Society of Alternatives to Animal Testing), and with him Austria's first professorship for alternatives to animal testing was established at Danube Private University. The work of [...] The European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) has set itself the task of replacing animal experiments with new innovative methods and optimizing existing procedures in order [...] arket-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/chemicals/european-partnership-alternative-approaches-animal-testing_en
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Half a ton of waste in half a year for a good cause
plastics, and in order to protect the environment, climate, flora and fauna even more, after a series of tests with substrates from various manufacturers, the unit switched for the most part to peat-free substrate
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PAPER-BASED BIOSENSORS BRING THE LABORATORY INTO DOCTORS OFFICE
identify the infection. Laboratory tests are time-consuming, cost-intensive and often take too long - this is where the project developed the basis for implementing tests tailored to individual diseases quickly [...] The novel paper-based diagnostic test card concept in credit card format will allow quantitative measurement of biomolecules in a few drops of the body fluid to be tested and is primarily intended for medical [...] Hainberger combines paper, printing, and microchip technologies and closes the gap between rapid tests and laboratory analysis. Hainberger is certain that paper-based biosensors are the future and says:
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REMEDIATING CONTAMINATED SOILS WITH AN INNOVATIVE MICROBIOME TOOLBOX
methods to improve the functions of microbiomes in degrading contaminants in soil and groundwater. By testing the improved microbiomes under real field conditions at selected sites, MIBIREM aims to pave the
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AIT Molecular Diagnostics Group develops new detection system for infectious bacteria
with around two million euros as part of the EU's Horizon 2020 research programme, the prototype of a test method is being developed that can subsequently be used directly for the analysis of water and other
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AIT Sensor Group finds cost-effective lab-on-a-chip solution for integrated-optical biosensors
specific molecular biomarkers in medical or environmental tests. Medical treatment decisions are based on knowledge often gained through laboratory testing of biomedical samples - fluids or tissues. Ideally,
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AIT expert Stefan Orter presents cardiovascular study at The Physiological Society
ning of the cardiovascular system was simulated over 60 days through long-term bed rest, in which test subjects underwent several measurements in a 6° head-down position," Orter continues "Before, during
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Houskapreis 2021: BOKU SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests with AIT contribution wins 3rd place in the public award
developed two serological SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests. For this, they were awarded 3rd place in the public award at the Houskapreis 2021. A SARS-CoV-2 antibody test determines whether the patient has already [...] researchers have developed a SARS-CoV-2 antibody test specifically for clinical diagnostic laboratories. After completion of the validation phase, the test is used in clinical diagnostics by the AIT cooperation [...] the leadership of Miriam Klausberger and Mark Dürkop (BOKU), two serological SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests have been developed in a cross-university and cross-company consortium with over 100 Viennese researchers
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Antibody testing by saliva - paper highly cited
AIT expert Peter Hetteger proves in his publication that not only antibody testing but even titer determination is possible from saliva. The journal PLOS ONE congratulated after the work aroused great [...] Diagnostics (Center for Health and Bioresources) proved in his published work that non-invasive antibody testing is possible from saliva. Even a titer determination can be determined, i.e. the concentration [...] was performed using high-multiplex peptide array analysis. The advantage over conventional antibody tests lies in the use of chemically synthesisable peptides, which are chemically highly standardised, very
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Tyrolean pilot project "Tele-Prevention" builds on Health-e-Bikes in health tourism
classic civilisation diseases that can arise from a lack of exercise. The project is considered a first test run to see how health tourism infrastructure can be made available to both guests and locals. In the
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MobileAirCleaner project successfully completed - next step offices, surgeries and waiting rooms
health, Pogner further explains "During the development of the device, we placed great emphasis on testing, the functions. Viruses, bacteria and fungi were used. In the process, we were able to show that
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MobileAirCleaner project successfully completed - next step offices, surgeries and waiting rooms
health, Pogner further explains "During the development of the device, we placed great emphasis on testing, the functions. Viruses, bacteria and fungi were used. In the process, we were able to show that
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Final phase for EU project vCare with virtual coaching from AIT
October 2020, the project has entered the critical Living Lab phase, in which all vCare functions are tested in a controlled environment with the active participation of real patients. All vCare clinical sites [...] in Italy, Romania and Spain have been able to ensure a safe and adapted environment to conduct the tests as planned. The first reactions, motivation and acceptance of the patients are very promising.
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AIT supports companies in combating invasive plants
The ControlinRoad project aimed to test different methods for controlling invasive plants and to evaluate their use on roadsides. - The result is a tractor-based machine which, as an alternative to chemical
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ImmUniverse publishes new project video
taken from patients. In addition, approval was granted for in vitro studies that will allow pre-testing to optimise the ultrasound dose of a novel device that will later be used on colitis patients to