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
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
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
The MACRAMÉ Project will offer five webinars on ‘Harmonisation, Standardisation & Validation of Test- and Characterisation Methods’ over 2024 and 2025. The first two webinars of the series will focus on the following topics: Find out more about the webinars and register to attend them on the dedicated MACRAMÉ Webinar
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
MACRAMÉ Partners EMPA have conducted a detailed study on the cellular interaction and effects of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanosheets in alveolar epithelial cells cultured on porous inserts and exposed under air−liquid interface conditions for 24 h. In their resulting publication entitled ‘Boron Nitride Nanosheets Induce Lipid Accumulation and Autophagy in
In the first part “MACRAMÉ Data Shepherding – an Approach to the centralised Management of Research Information & Knowledge”, the principle data management concept of MACRAMÉ were outlined, including an elaboration of MACRAMÉ’s implementation of the FAIR principles for internal data sharing, and two new data management tools (i.e. (a)
On the 27. and 28. November 2023, the 1st MACRAMÉ Regulatory Risk Assessors Summit took place in Berlin, kindly hosted by the Project Partner BAuA (Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). Ahead of many research and innovation (R&I) projects, and fully aligned with the
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
The 1st MACRAMÉ online workshop on ‘Harmonisation & Standardisation of Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials’, jointly organised with the iCARE and nanoPASS Projects, as well as the MaltaInitiative took place on the 22. – 23. November 2023 (online). The workshop welcomed over 150 registrants, evenly distributed amongst academia,
The MACRAMÉ Project took centre stage at the recent conference on ‘Open Innovation for Materials Modelling, Design and Manufacturing’ (OIP-2023), held at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) on the 19. – 20. October 2023. Under the Title ‘Nanotechnology at the Crossroads of Converging Technologies: Unveiling the Future
The IBE R&D Institute for Lung Health gGmbH (IBE) is a private non-profit institution, which emerged from the Institute of Hygiene and Occupational Health of the University of Duisburg-Essen in 2005. Its main mission is the description and prediction of toxic effects of respirable particles in the lung using in
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Continuing the NanoHarmony NANOMET journey:
Two Days focused on the Standardisation Roadmaps for in vitro Models and Graphene
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22. – 23. November 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 CET
Challenges in addressing Sustainability in the Life Cycle Assessment of Products including Advanced Materials
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27. – 28. November 2023
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Date & Time: 25. Sept. 2025, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST
Advanced materials go beyond conventional nanomaterials in complexity and functionality, which may bring additional challenges in their risk assessment. The MACRAMÉ Informed Recommendations address critical gaps in the standardisation of testing and risk assessment for advanced materials and highlight the regulatory needs for further developments of test and assessment strategies. The recommendations reflect the scientific and technical knowledge gained during the development of testing methodologies for advanced materials, as well as expert input from regulatory and policy consultations.
Within this interactive webinar we aim to gain your feedback on the recommendations. This will help us refine and further develop the recommendations. Your input will thus support the efforts to align testing strategies with regulatory needs and contribute to more targeted and applicable test method development. . … more …
Continuing the NanoHarmony NANOMET journey:
Two Days focused on the Standardisation Roadmaps for in vitro Models and Graphene
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18th & 19th November 2024
19th & 20th June 2025
OECD Conference Centre, Paris
Continuing the NanoHarmony NANOMET journey:
– Where did our research projects get us, and where do we go from here?
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3rd & 4th November 2025
