MACRAMÉ News

Instance Maps as organising Concepts for complex experimental Workflows

MACRAMÉ Partners have spearheaded the publication of a new proof-of-concept paper entitled ‘Instance maps as an organising concept for complex experimental workflows as demonstrated for (nano)material safety research’ (Beilstein Arch. 2024, 202426. https://doi.org/10.3762/bxiv.2024.26.v1). The paper describes the development of ‘Instance Maps’ to visualise experimental nanosafety workflows and to bridge the gap

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MACRAMÉ Webinar Recording – Standardisation & Validation made simple

As part of the series of MACRAMÉ Webinars on Harmonisation, Standardisation & Validation of Test- and Characterisation Methods, the MACRAMÉ Project, together with the Metrino Project and the NanoMesure France association, hosted Webinar I – Standardisation & Validation made simple. The webinar was attended by more than 80 experts from

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MACRAMÉ Partner Spotlight: BAuA

BAuA is the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. It is a federal departmental research institution dedicated to safety and health at work and human-centred work design. At its three locations in Dortmund, Berlin, and Dresden, nearly 800 staff members work at the intersection between science, policymaking, and

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Sampling & Sample-Provision Protocols for AdMas in complex Matrices

The MACRAMÉ Project has published its first set of ‘Sampling & Sample-Provision Protocols for AdMas in complex Matrices’, in order to guide the sample collection that needs to be performed at the MACRAMÉ Use-Case (UCs) sites prior to sending the samples to MACRAMÉ laboratories for testing. Such sample collection is

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MACRAMÉ Partner Spotlight: EMPA

Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, CH) is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of the industry and the well-being of society. It specializes in applications, focused research and development, and provides high-level services

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MACRAMÉ Partner Spotlight: BioMS

Gesellschaft für Bioanalytik Münster e.V., also known as BioMS, established in 2000, is a key player in the bioanalytical and life science sectors, especially within the Münster region. BioMS is a collaborative network that brings together companies, academic institutions, and research centers. Its primary mission is to foster robust communication

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Public MACRAMÉ Events

1st Joint Workshop: Harmonisation & Standardisation of Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials (ONLINE)

Continuing the NanoHarmony NANOMET journey:  
Two Days focused on the Standardisation Roadmaps for in vitro Models and Graphene
 
*** ONLINE ***
22. – 23. November 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 CET

1st MACRAMÉ Regulatory Risk Assessors Summit

Challenges in addressing Sustainability in the Life Cycle Assessment of Products including Advanced Materials

 *** BAuA, Berlin ***
27. – 28. November 2023

MACRAMÉ Webinars on Harmonisation, Standardisation & Validation of Test- and Characterisation Methods

The MACRAMÉ to inform and train practitioners of advanced materials’ (AdMas’) safety and sustainability on and in topics pertaining to the harmonisation, standardisation and validation of characterisation- and test-methods of AdMAs.

Please follow this links below to find out more about each one of the webinars offered. 

Webinar I:
Standardisation and Validation made simple
Understanding the role of metrology and standardisation to answer the regulatory requirements for advanced materials and nanomedicines

Date & Time: 09. April 2024, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST

Metrology, method validation, standardisation … 

These concepts may sound complicated, but they are essential in analytical sciences. They strongly support the development of innovative products such as advanced materials or nanomedicine.

This webinar aims to help increase the impact of the protocols you are developing beyond the academic community and to get you updated on the new standards and reference materials on the horizon. … more …

Webinar II:
AOPs: A tool to include NAMs into regulatory testing?

Date & Time: 11. April 2024, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST

Regulatory safety testing of chemicals and materials is still mainly focused on animal testing. A huge number of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to replace or reduce animal testing have been scientifically developed within the last years. Their regulatory use, however, is still limited. A possible way to include NAMs into regulatory testing may be found in Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs). We will present what AOPs are, how they can be developed and established at OECD. The AOP for pulmonary fibrosis and the AOP on acute lung toxicity will serve as examples for the development of nanomaterial-relevant AOPs. We will discuss the implementation of AOPs into regulatory testing and hurdles. … more …

Webinar III:
Overcoming issues in regulatory testing of advanced materials

Date & Time: 04. March 2025, 14:00 – 16:00 CET

Advanced materials bring new challenges for regulatory risk assessment. The special properties of advanced materials may affect the applicability and predictivity of standard test methods for human health and environmental risk assessment. As a result, test methods may need to be adapted or newly developed.

The webinar will inform you about different standardisation organisations (e.g. ISO, CEN, OECD) and the process towards an accepted standard. This includes the important steps of method validation and regulatory acceptance. An overview of the state-of-the-art of human health and environmental in vitro testing of the advanced materials will be given. Challenges and ways to overcome these will be discussed. Topics include stable dispersions, characterisation of materials in test media, alternative testing approaches and dosimetry.

Join us for an interactive webinar with participants from academia, industry and regulation. … more …

2nd Joint Workshop: Harmonisation & Standardisation of Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials (ONLINE)

Continuing the NanoHarmony NANOMET journey:  
Two Days focused on the Standardisation Roadmaps for in vitro Models and Graphene
 
*** ONLINE ***
18th & 19th November 2024

Joint Regulatory Risk Assessors Summit

Advancing Safety & Sustainability Assessments of Advanced Materials

On the 19. and 20. June 2025, the sister projects MACRAMÉiCare and nanoPASS will hold a Joint Regulatory Risk Assessors Summit onAdvancing Safety & Sustainability Assessments of Advanced Materials’  back-to-back with the meeting of the OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (OECD WPMN).

The event will feature discussions, latest method developments, and direct engagement with regulators, scientists, and industry professionals. Key sessions will focus on regulatory challenges, scientific developments, and pathways towards advancing test methods for regulatory testing.

This summit is designed for those working at the intersection of materials innovation and regulatory compliance. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in panel discussions, breakout groups, and a poster session to help shape the future of test methods for advanced materials.

Further information and registration will be available in April.

Agenda Highlights

📅 19 June 2025 – 9:00-19:00

  • Opening & Scene-Setting
  • Safety Testing Challenges – Stakeholder perspectives on key challenges & panel discussion.
  • Advancing Regulatory Testing
    • Characterisation & detection in test systems
    • Human health models for safety assessment
    • Environmental testing: ecotoxicity, fate, and release
  • Poster Session & Networking

    📅 20 June 2025 – 9:00-15:00

    • Assessing Industrially Relevant Samples along the Lifecycle
    • Recommendations for developing Regulatory Test Methods – Breakout discussions
    • Way forward – Key takeaways and next steps
      Who Should Attend?

      This summit is designed for:

      • Regulators integrating new methods into regulatory frameworks
      • OECD representatives exploring future Test Guidelines
      • Scientists developing methods for safety and sustainability assessments
      • Industry professionals, CROs, and SMEs targeting regulatory compliance
      • Standardisation bodies defining new testing standards

      This summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with peers and decision-makers on the evolving regulatory landscape. Join us to help shape the future of regulatory test methods for advanced materials.

      To find out more about the Joint Summit on new Methods for safe & sustainable Advanced Materials, got to the ‘save the date’-post and sign up for the MACRAMÉ Newsletter.