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MICROBE project kickoff for the next step in microbiome research
security, health, climate change and waste management. The Competence Unit Bioresources of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources is coordinating the project and can build on years of expertise in this [...] analysis of microbiomes. The project is coordinated by the Competence Unit Bioresources of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources and builds on technical solutions for the conservation, propagation and [...] research, for the conservation of microbial biodiversity and the development of microbiome-based innovations in the future," explains project coordinator Tanja Kostic. The project will run for four years
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Nanoparticles for radically new medical imaging
processes in the human body. The molecular diagnostics experts at the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources are finding innovative new ways to observe these processes at the smallest level and are developing [...] these cells. This work has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 899612 (SWIMMOT) and from the Photonics Public Private Partnership
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REMEDIATING CONTAMINATED SOILS WITH AN INNOVATIVE MICROBIOME TOOLBOX
industry. AIT soil remediation expert Thomas Reichenauer, Competence Unit Bioresources of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, is responsible for the scientific coordination and contributes AIT expertise [...] scale-up microbiomes for environmental bioremediation. Through its toolbox, the project will provide innovative methods to improve the functions of microbiomes in degrading contaminants in soil and groundwater [...] microbiome-based bioremediation. AIT expert Thomas Reichenauer, Competence Unit Bioresources of the Center for Health and Bioresources, is in charge of the scientific coordination of the European joint project
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EU project ChipScope has developed new form of optical microscopy
research and innovation programme with almost €4 million (grant agreement number 737089). The EU-funded ChipScope project, with the participation of the Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Health [...] for laboratories but also for everyday life. Experts of the Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Health & Bioresources, have developed a sample handling system that transports the samples [...] Munich and FSRM, Switzerland. This project was funded by the European Union's H2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement number 737089). Project homepage: http://www.chipscope.eu/
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Dirk Holste takes over as chair of the Healthcare EARTO Working group
promoting their specific and innovative technologies. Dirk Holste explains "to further strengthen the role of RTOs as a key contact for industry and business for innovation in healthcare and to jointly [...] Dirk Holste, AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, takes over the chair of the EARTO Working-group "Emerging Technologies for Healthcare". This group consists of more than 30 active experts in applied
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HerzMobil: Improving Quality of Life through Integrated Care for Heart Failure Patients
latest results of the HerzMobil program as well as future technological innovations. AIT was represented by Elke Guenther, Head of Center for Health and Bioresources, and Anton Dunzendorfer, Head of the AIT [...] a telemedicine solution developed in close collaboration with the Digital Health group of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources and now successfully integrated into standard care in the first provinces
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ULTRAPLACAD project for colorectal cancer detection presented at European Commission Open Day
ULTRAPLACAD, an innovative project for the detection of colorectal cancer, was presented at the European Commission Open Day. The project has developed a novel plasmon-based device and test chips with [...] against tumor-associated antigens by experts from the Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics of the Center for Health and Bioresources, and in the development of the surface plasmon-based fluorescence detection
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POLITICS MEETS SCIENCE ON TELEHEALTH IN AUSTRIA
moderated by AIT expert for telehealth Günter Schreier, Competence Unit Digital Health Innovation Systems of the Center for Health & Bioresources. In the current pandemic, the use of state-of-the-art
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Prof DI Dr Winfried Neuhaus appointed to the Austrian Commission for Animal Experimentation Matters
ethical standards. Neuhaus' term of office until the end of 2028 promises to take into account innovative developments in the field of research methods that could reduce the use of animals in basic scientific [...] Winfried Neuhaus is an expert in biological barriers, Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, holds the first professorship in Austria for alternatives to animal
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Microbiome Workshop in the EU Parliament with Angela Sessitsch
Biodiversity, sustainable food, sustainable agriculture and circular economy - how can microbiome innovations contribute to solving major societal challenges? Answers to this question will be discussed at [...] Policy advisors from EFSA and OECD will inform on the safety and regulatory pathways of microbiome innovations and the different options for microbiome-related policies and collaborations. The workshop will [...] the interconnectedness of microbiomes in environmental and food systems suggests that microbiome innovations have the potential to improve the sustainable production of food, feed and biofuels while supporting
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Strategic Cooperation between AIT and Danube Private University
partner, we will ensure further developments in medical diagnostics." Prof. Dr. Elke Guenther, Head of Center for Health and Bioresources, and coordinator of the cooperation on the part of AIT, commented on [...] significant step for both institutions. By exchanging know-how and resources, we can jointly develop innovative solutions in the field of life sciences for the challenges of tomorrow." The strategic cooperation [...] for the purpose of training and further education. Winfried Neuhaus, Principal Scientist at the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources and expert on biological barriers, is already Austria's first professor
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Revolutionary data storage technology: AIT-led consortium wins EIC Pathfinder Challenge funding
scientists, researchers, companies and other stakeholders in Europe's innovation ecosystem. It aims to develop breakthrough innovations and new technologies to address the global challenges of the future [...] that aims to foster breakthrough innovations and new technologies through collaboration between researchers, companies and other stakeholders in Europe's innovation ecosystem. The Challenges are specific [...] A consortium led by the AIT Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics at the Center for Health and Bioresources has won EIC Pathfinder Challenge funding to use DNA as a data storage device. The group plans
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The AIT-coordinated SWIMMOT project pushest he limits of medical imaging
The SWIMMOT project coordinated by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) , Center for Health & Bioresources - Molecular Diagnostics, and funded by the EU has been launched. It pursues a radically [...] of early diagnostics and new therapeutic concepts. This project is funded by the Research and Innovation Program H2020 of the European Union (grant agreement number 899612). Link to the project page:
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AIT Health topics at digital Pharmig event
Site Strengthening", where the AIT Center for Health & Bioresources presented its main health topics. Helga Thieben, Director Regulatory Affairs, Supply & Innovation at Pharmig and responsible for [...] start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, academia and incubators. Elke Guenther, Head of Center Health & Bioresources, opened the event with a general overview of the AIT and the health sector [...] Federal Ministry for Digitalization and Business Location and AIT Dirk Holste, AIT and Deputy Head of Center for Health & Bioresources. Prior to the launch of the new EU research program "Horizon Europe"
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Günter Schreier presents AIT Telehealth at HEALTH.DIGITALCITY.Wien
On November 19, 2020, Univ. Prof. Dr. Siegfried Meryn and Urban Innovation Vienna, Coordination Office of DigitalCity.Wien, invited on behalf of the City of Vienna to "THINKING DIGITAL HEALTH FORWARD [...] FORWARD Foresight #8". On board, AIT Telehealth expert Priv.-Doz. DI Dr. Günter Schreier, Center for Health & Bioresources, and long-time project partner Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pölzl from the Tirol Kliniken [...] of the topic soon. AIT is part of the HEALTH.DigialCity.Wien network since this year through the Center for Health & Bioresources and was already part of the "Foresight #7" in September. After the
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Telehealth Solution developed by AIT goes international
healthcare sector to further internationalize AIT technology," explains Prof. Dr. Elke Guenther, Head of Center for Health & Bioresources at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. The AIT Telehealth platform [...] Mannheim. The partnership between AIT, telbiomed and Siemens Healthineers shows once again that innovations developed and tested in Austria are not only used at home but also internationally. More Information
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AIT pulse wave technology in the Innovation Corner of the Vienna Museum of Technology
The Cardiovascular Team of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources presents its innovative pulse wave technology in the new Innovation Corner of the Vienna Museum of Technology. This algorithm, named [...] and improving cardiovascular health. With its Innovation Corner exhibition format, the Vienna Museum of Technology offers Austrian start-ups and innovative companies a platform for presenting pioneering [...] Technology (Technisches Museum Wien) and find out more about this and other exciting innovations in the Innovation Corner. Further information can be found on the website of the Vienna Museum of Technology
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EU project REAP aims on new ways to understand breast cancer
breast cancer, which ultimately will save lives. The AIT Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics of the Center for Health & Bioresources, is part of the project with the development of two fundamental components [...] experts Stefan Schrittwieser and Rainer Hainberger, of the Molecular Diagnostics Competence Unit of the Center for Health & Bioresources, are leading these two focal points at AIT. Stefan Schrittwieser explains: [...] propagation properties of the light in the waveguides and can thus be detected optically." These innovative approaches will enable the realization of other radical imaging techniques in the future and find
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EU WORKSHOP ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN LOWER AUSTRIA
ecosystem. About EIT Food EIT Food was founded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology as Europe's leading innovation and technology initiative in the agri-food sector with the aim to make the [...] and trustworthy. EIT Food aims to build an inclusive and innovative community of diverse partners in the agri-food industry to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector across Europe. The AIT [...] take place online and on-site in the Ötscher Nature Park. In one day, top experts will present innovative approaches to make production more efficient while protecting biodiversity and the environment
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AIT expert Winfried Neuhaus advisory member of EU Partnership for the promotion of non-animal methods
Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) has set itself the task of replacing animal experiments with new innovative methods and optimizing existing procedures in order to reduce animal experiments. The partners [...] purpose. Now, AIT expert Prof. Dr. Winfried Neuhaus, Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, is strengthening the EPAA's work as a member of the advisory Mirror [...] Winfried Neuhaus, AIT Principal Scientist of the Molecular Diagnostics Competence Unit at the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, was selected to strengthen the Mirror Group. The group includes researchers