(Español) VirAir – 101034583-H2020-EU.1.2.1.-Nanomechanical spectrometry as an early alert system of the presence of airborne pathogens in critical settings

(Español) VirAir - 101034583-H2020-EU.1.2.1.-Nanomechanical spectrometry as an early alert system of the presence of airborne pathogens in critical settings

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(Español) CSIC

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20220101 > 20230630

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(Español) Hospitals pose a great risk for contracting infections often caused by more virulent or drug-resistant microorganisms. Preventing the spread requires an in-depth understanding of the transmission route of the pathogens. The EU-funded VirAIR project aims to bring to the clinic the first optomechanical device for the detection and identification of viruses in air and liquid samples. Airborne organisms are particularly dangerous as they can be directly inhaled or indirectly transmitted to patients through surfaces. Preliminary results are very promising, and in light of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the VirAIR device may serve as an alert system for preventative medicine in hospital units.

The VI Charity Gala of Elena Torres Association for Cancer Research raised 17,600 euros to fight against cancer disease

The was held at the Hotel Aguas de Ibiza on September 17, 2021. A total of 160 people collaborated with the fundraising for this Pitiusan NGO, reaching 17,600 euros to finance a project for the early detection of this disease that is being carried out in the Bionanomechanics Laboratory and led by Priscila Kosaka. The…

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