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Symposium

Deep-UV Light for Antiseptics & Hygiene

Berlin, November 19th+20th, 2024

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

Symposium
November 19th, 2024
08:30 am ~ 5:00 pm

Networking Dinner
November 19th, 2024
6:30 pm …

November 20th, 2024
Visiting Charitè / Prof. Meinke Lab
~ 09:30 am – 11:30 am

Program & Speaker

Tuesday, November 19th

Wednesday, November 20th

Networking & Visiting Tour to Meinke Lab at the Charitè University Hospital, ~ 09:30 am – 11:30 am
Reservation required

Time Speaker Topic
08:30 - 08:55 Registration @ KARL STORZ Besucherzentrum Berlin, Scharnhorststraße 3, 10115 Berlin
09:00 Martina Meinke (Charité), Advanced UV for Life e.V. Welcome
09:10 Axel Kramer Perspectives for sustainable infection prevention with Far-UVC
09:30 Jorge Beltran Lobato Far-UVC (Excimer)
09:50 Nicolas Volet Far-UVC (Laser)
10:10 Networking + Coffee
10:50 Neysha Lobo-Ploch Development of far-UVC LEDs and irradiation systems for medical applications
11:10 Asta Valančiūtė Evaluating DNA damage caused by 222 nm UVC light in human lung cells and tissue
11:30 Paul Michael Petersen New Optical Ultraviolet Technologies for Eradicating Bacterial Biofilms and the Importance
11:50 Helena Düring Reducing Pathogen Transmission in Neonatal Care: Insights from an Ongoing Clinical Trial
12:15 Networking + Lunch
13:15 Mahmoud Tawfieq Germicidal Light in Pharma
13:35 Ewan Eadie Application of ultraviolet exposure limits in the real-world
13:55 Thomas Westerhoff UV surface disinfection for the reprocessing of medical devices and ambulances
14:15 Christina Scherzer Practical insights: Photodisinfection with 222 nm and 405 nm from a startup perspective
14:40 Networking + Coffee
15:10 Daniela Zamudio Diaz Far UV-C Radiation: In-Depth Safety Assessment for Skin, Mucosa, and Eyes - Applications,
15:30 Ljiljana Udovicic Using far-UVC radiation for disinfection in the presence of people - safety concerns in Germany
16:00 Fish Bowl Round Table
Starter: Katja Auer (XCMR), Peter Sperfeld (PTB), Axel Kramer (KRINKO), Ljiljana Udovicic (formerly BAuA)
17:00 End
18:30 Networking Dinner (Add. Reservation required) - Bus Shuttle to Restaurant Lindenbräu @ Potsdamer Platz available; Alternatively 45 min sightseeing walk to the Restaurant with Martina Meinke

Axel Kramer
Federal Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Univ. Greifswald
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 BAUA – Bundesamt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
Christina Scherzer
Co-Founder Puray
Helen Düring
Scientific Associate at University Hospital Jena
Asta Valančiūtė
Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh
Katja Auer
Chief of Staff at XCMR

Topics

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
  • 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

Language

Early Bird
160,- EUR Member*
270,- EUR Non-member*

Regular
Available from September 15th
200,- EUR Member*
320,- EUR Non-member*

Networking Dinner Nov 19th
(incl. in Early Bird / Regular fee)

Payment by invoice, tax included.
* Your organisation is a corporate member of Advanced UV for Life – Association

English

Sponsorship

Please contact Thomas Neicke, Advanced UV for Life, by email: info(at)advanced-uv.de.

Contact

info(at)advanced-uv.de
Advanced UV for Life – Association, Berlin, Germany

Register - Registration Deadline Nov 14th



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About

Advanced UV for Life Association is an European-based industry- and science-oriented organization dedicated to fostering the development and application of eco-friendly UV technologies. The association brings together industry partners, research institutions, standardization & regulation authorities, and end-users to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in the field of UV technologies. Advanced UV for Life advocates for the responsible and sustainable use of UV applications to address global challenges in healthcare, environmental protection, research, and industrial production.

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