Symposium Deep-UV Light for Antiseptics & Hygiene
Info
This symposium & workshop will bring together leading figures to delve into the latest advancements and future directions of far-UVC & UVC technology for antiseptics and hygiene in medical environments. The program is structured across several key parts.
Chairs
Martina Meinke Charité
Thomas Westerhoff Fraunhofer IOSB-AST
Nicolas Volet UV Medico
Date
November 19th, 2024
08:30 am ~ 5:30 pm
November 20th, 2024
Networking & Visiting Tour at Charitè University Hospital
~ 09:30 am – 11:30 am
Speakers include
Axel Kramer
Federal Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Univ. Greifswald
Manuela Buonanno
Columbia University, Center for Radiological Research
Nicolas Volet
Co-founder & CTO at UV Medico
Jorge U. Beltran Lobato
New Business Development at USHIO Europe
Neysha Lobo-Ploch
Head of Prototype Engineering Lab at FBH, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
Paul Michael Petersen
Section Leader & Professor at Technical University of Denmark
Mahmoud Tawfieq
Senior UV Professional at Novo Nordisk
Thomas Westerhoff
Head of Smart UV Systems at Fraunhofer IOSB-AST
Ewan Eadie
Head of Sci. Services for Photobiology and Optical Radiation, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Univ. of Dundee, Scotland
Daniela F. Zamudio Díaz
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Pharmacist
Ljiljana Udovicic
Formerly at Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Christina Weber
Co-Founder Puray
Helen Düring
Scientific Associate at University Hospital Jena
Paula Zwicker
Head of lab for biocompatibility testing and pathogen inactivation at Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine University Medical Center Greifswald
Katja Auer
Chief of Staff at XCMR
Program
Medical far-UVC/UVC/Blue and Light Sources
- Setting the Stage: Understanding the challenges of hospital hygiene
- Exploring Light Source Options: Traditional, Excimer and UV-LEDs
- Evaluating their potential for disinfection applications
Antiseptic Properties: Effects on Microbes and Tissue
- Deep Dive into Microbe Response: How deep-UV and antimicrobial blue light impacts various microorganisms
- Examining the effects of deep-UV on human skin, mucosa, and eyes
Medical Room Disinfection Applications
- Optimizing Room Disinfection: Strategies for operating rooms, ambulances, and more
Medical Device Disinfection
- Exploring the Potential of Antimicrobial Light for Medical Device Disinfection
From Vision to Reality
- Round Table Discussion
- Implications of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Others
Venue
KARL STORZ Besucherzentrum Berlin, Scharnhorststraße 3, 10115 Berlin, Germany.
The KARL STORZ visitor center, housed in the restored Empress Augusta Hospital, offers a modern venue, preserving historic charm while serving as a dialog platform.
Hotel & Travel
KARL STORZ visitor center is located in Berlin-Mitte, the city center of Berlin.
Our walk-friendly location puts you steps away from the trendiest sightseeing attractions in Berlin, many restaurants, and shopping opportunities. Berlin Central Train Station is within walking distance (850 m). There is a direct connection to Berlin Airport BER.
Hotels nearby (Google maps)
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Event location on the Map (Google maps)
Travel by train: Destination Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Travel by plane: Berlin International Airport (BER), Overseas flights may be possible via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC).
Participation Fee
Early Bird
110,- EUR Member*
220,- EUR Non-member*
Regular
Available from September 15th
150,- EUR Member*
270,- EUR Non-member*
Networking Dinner Nov 19th (optional)
+ 50,00 EUR
Payment by invoice, tax included.
* Your organisation is a corporate member of Advanced UV for Life – Association
Language
English
Sponsorship
Sponsors will get 1 ticket free of charge and extra benefits. Sponsoring fees are available at as low as 500 EUR. Interested in sponsoring this event?
See your sponsoring benefits here, or contact Thomas Neicke, Advanced UV for Life, by email: together(at)advanced-uv.de
Contact
event(at)advanced-uv.de
Advanced UV for Life – Association, Berlin, Germany
Register here: lightspeed.advanced-uv.de/deep-uv-medical-symposium-2024/
Date
19.11.2024
- 20.11.2024
City
Berlin
Location
KARL STORZ Besucherzentrum Berlin, Scharnhorststraße 3, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Contributors
Martina Meinke Charité
Thomas Westerhoff Fraunhofer IOSB-AST
Nicolas Volet UV Medico
Axel Kramer
Federal Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Univ. Greifswald
Manuela Buonanno
Columbia University, Center for Radiological Research
Nicolas Volet
Co-founder & CTO at UV Medico
Jorge U. Beltran Lobato
New Business Development at USHIO Europe
Neysha Lobo-Ploch
Head of Prototype Engineering Lab at FBH, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
Paul Michael Petersen
Section Leader & Professor at Technical University of Denmark
Mahmoud Tawfieq
Senior UV Professional at Novo Nordisk
Thomas Westerhoff
Head of Smart UV Systems at Fraunhofer IOSB-AST
Ewan Eadie
Head of Sci. Services for Photobiology and Optical Radiation, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Univ. of Dundee, Scotland
Daniela F. Zamudio Díaz
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Pharmacist
Ljiljana Udovicic
Formerly at Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Christina Weber
Co-Founder Puray
Helen Düring
Scientific Associate at University Hospital Jena
Paula Zwicker
Head of lab for biocompatibility testing and pathogen inactivation at Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine University Medical Center Greifswald
Katja Auer
Chief of Staff at XCMR
Organizer
Advanced UV for Life c/o Ferdinand-Braun-Institut
Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 4, 12489 Berlin
Phone
Tel. +49.30.6392-3397
E-Mail
info(at)advanced-uv.de