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Sustainability through microbiomes: Launch of AIT-led EU project MICROBIOMES4SOY
The Bioresources Team of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources is taking a leading role in the newly launched EU-funded project MICROBIOMES4SOY. This aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices [...] potential for sustainable agricultural practices. Angela Sessitsch, project coordinator and head of the AIT Bioresources group, explains: "We will use the soybean as a model plant to better understand the dynamics [...] protein source that has a positive impact on both human health and the environment. Beatrix Wepner, AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy, emphasises: "It is crucial to take a holistic approach
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AIT hosts the consortium meeting of the EU-Horizon project EURAS
consortium meeting of the EU project EURAS in Vienna. From 1-2 July, the project partners gathered at the AIT in Giefinggasse 4 to discuss the progress made after the first year of the project and the next steps
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miCROPe 2024
The AIT Center for Health and Bioresources and the Austrian Society for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (ÖGMBT) are jointly organising miCROPe for the fifth time. The conference will take place [...] particular focus is on the practical application of microbial products in the field. Scientists from the AIT Competence Unit Bioresources of the Centre for Health and Bioresources will present their current research [...] & Workshop on Advanced Microscopy Techniques for Plant-Microbe Interaction Analysis" organised by AIT from 8 to 12 July in Tulln and the "Workshop on the Needs by Industry Regarding Registration of Microbial
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AIT expert Emanuel Sandner wins Best Poster Award at the Europe Biobank Week 2024
Emanuel Sandner, AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, was honoured with the Best Poster Award at the Europe Biobank Week 2024 in Vienna for his poster on data protection-friendly linking of clinical [...] clinical data from independent platforms The award-winning poster by Emanuel Sandner, together with AIT Digital Health expert Dieter Hayn, is entitled "Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage between the SIOPEN [...] while protecting patient privacy.” The Digital Health Information Systems Competence Unit of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources is doing pioneering work in the field of digital health and pri
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Successful use of robots in stroke therapy
As part of the VITALISE project, the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in cooperation with the National Robotarium at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, has now investigated the extent [...] approach for both people with hemiparesis and physiotherapists," explains Markus Garschall from the AIT Centre for Technology Experience. He has also specialized in AAL (Active and Assisted Living) for years [...] subsequently adapt it according to their wishes," emphasizes Beatrix Wais-Zechmann, researcher at the AIT Center for Technology and herself a physiotherapist. More information in the press release from
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AIT researcher Bernhard Schrenk receives ERC Proof-Of-Concept Grant
partners, the AIT is coordinating the EU-funded EuroQCI project QCI-CAT, which aims to establish a quantum communication network in Austria. About AIT Austrian Institute of Technology The AIT Austrian [...] ng and Communications ManagerAIT Austrian Institute of Technology Center for Digital Safety & SecurityT +43 (0)50550-4126michael.muerling@ait.ac.at I www.ait.ac.at [...] Communication Circuitry". "The AIT has been conducting research in the field of quantum communication for many years and plays a leading role in Europe. AIT's goal is to turn excellent basic research
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Battery research: Katja Fröhlich in ORF Autofocus
discusses how the ageing process of the battery can be slowed down. Katja Fröhlich, battery expert at AIT, explains the current state of the art and gives practical tips on how to extend the battery life cycle
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NEXTBMS: Advanced battery management system for optimized battery usage
project, AIT, together with other project partners, is responsible for the electrical and ageing characterization of the selected Li-ion cells to be used for the NEXTBMS battery module prototypes. AIT will [...] through more efficient use of materials. The European research project NEXTBMS coordinated by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (long title: NEXT-generation physics and data-based Battery Management [...] friendly mobility solutions. This benefits both the environment and end users." Project consortium AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (Coordinator) Nederlandse organisatie foor toegepast natuurweten
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AIT supports Eisenstadt on its path to climate neutrality
municipalities therefore play a central role in the fight against climate change. Together with the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Forschung Burgenland, Eisenstadt wants to take the path towards [...] ies on their path to climate neutrality. Tanja Tötzer, expert for resilient urban development at AIT: ‘The Klima.Eisen.Stadt project is developing a climate neutrality roadmap that shows Eisenstadt the
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Innovative monitoring solutions for climate-friendly Alpine forests
Autonomous Systems Center for Vision, Automation & Control AIT Austrian Institute of Technology +43 664 88390736 phillipp.fanta-jende@ait.ac.at [...] Against the background of climate change and the drastic effects on the alpine protection forest, the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, the Federal Research Center for Forests (BFW) and the Austrian Federal [...] quantitative accuracy compared to manual methods. The Unit for Assistive & Autonomous Systems of AIT’s Center for Vision, Automation & Control - is using its extensive experience in the field of unmanned
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Ethics by design in cutting-edge tech development
ensuring that the whole of society can benefit from innovation. The EU-funded TechEthos project led by AIT offers guidance for the development and deployment of critical new technologies. The EU CORDIS website
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FFG Success Story: Cellectric Biosciences revolutionizes sepsis diagnostics
Growth ground for innovation The AIT supports its spin-offs from the idea to market maturity. Hans-Peter Blahowsky, Business and Start-up Coach at AIT, emphasizes: “AIT has supported the development of [...] Cellectric Biosciences, a spin-off from the AIT Center for Health & Bioresources, has been named an FFG Success Story for its innovative method for diagnosing sepsis. The method, which is based on [...] treatment. “This is where Cellectric Biosciences comes in,” explains Elke Guenther, Head of Center at the AIT Center for Health & Bioresources, ”a spin-off of our Center's Molecular Diagnostic Unit, which
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AIT plays key role in new road safety initiative of the European Commission
directives and legislation, especially in the field of road safety. Isabela Erdelean, researcher at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and rapporteur of ECTRI Thematic Group Safety, will represent ECTRI [...] ECTRI together with other stakeholders appointed by the Commission,” says Peter Saleh, who heads the AIT road safety team.
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Libraries as innovation hubs
functions, services and engagement with the individuals, organisations and communities they serve. The AIT Center of Innovation Systems & Policy is part of the project team. The new Policy Brief provides
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EARTO position paper: Biomaterials as the key to innovation in healthcare
the healthcare sector. Led by Dirk Holste from the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and with contributions from Rainer Hainberger, also from the AIT Centre for Health and Bioresources, the working group [...] improve coordination between Member States in order to avoid fragmentation and maximise synergies. The AIT Center for Health and Bioresources has a central role in shaping the EU's future research and innovation
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EIT Food West: Impulses for sustainable agriculture and healthy nutrition
packaging solutions for a healthy, eco-friendly diet. AIT was represented by representatives from two centres and Dirk Holste, Deputy Head of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, played a central [...] and sustainable packaging were highlighted as two important areas to be addressed. Dirk Holste from AIT emphasised the importance and facilitation of providing resources, regulations and funding for research [...] sustainability together The EIT Food West event promoted continued collaboration and innovation. AIT, with its Competence Unit Bioresources in Tulln, continues to drive research and innovation to create
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PETRA THANNER IS A NEW MEMBER OF THE EMVA BOARD
Petra Thanner, MSc, MBA, Thematic Coordinator at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, was recently elected to the board of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA). This appointment underlines [...] leads the business development activities for the High-Performance Vision Systems Competence Unit at AIT and is Thematic Coordinator. The unit focuses on the research and development of new technologies and [...] With its state-of-the-art research infrastructure and its interdisciplinary team of experts, the AIT makes a decisive contribution to strengthening the competitiveness of European industry on the global
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Patient data management of tomorrow: AIT introduces new Health Data Space Nodes
prognostic models based on holistic data sets. Health Data Space Nodes from AIT The Health Data Space Nodes developed by AIT offer a solution by harmonising data from different sources to a unified data [...] Medical care is facing a digital transformation: AIT's newly developed Health Data Space Nodes allow decentralised patient data from various healthcare facilities such as GP practices, diagnostic centres [...] model and standard vocabulary using special algorithms. Martin Baumgartner, Digital Health Team of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources explains: "This technology addresses important aspects of data
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AIT develops Masketeer: A tool for pseudonymisation of free German medical texts
The AIT Digital Health team at the Center for Health and Bioresources has developed the Masketeer algorithm, an important solution for pseudonymising unstructured medical free text. This tool aims to [...] r, who managed the development of the algorithm. Innovative approach of the Masketeer algorithm AIT's Masketeer algorithm uses a combination of different masking logics to remove data from clinical notes [...] improve anonymisation while promoting the use of valuable medical data for research purposes. The AIT digital health team will continue to drive the development of data protection solutions in the healthcare
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Transport Technologies: Markus Koller successfully completes his PhD
Markus Koller, researcher in the field of Electric Vehicle Technologies at AIT, recently successfully completed his doctoral studies in electrical engineering at Graz University of Technology. We extend