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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · 5d

We’re kicking off soon at #SMS2025 in Rome! If you’re there, come by and join us.

We’ll start our full-day EU Projects Workshop “Next-Gen Nanocoatings – Accelerating Antimicrobial Innovation with Modeling & AI” right after the coffee break at 11.
Organized by #RELIANCE HE Project, #NANOBLOC and us.

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · 18d

Next-Gen Nanocoatings - Modeling & AI for antimicrobial innovation
📅 30 Oct 2025 | 📍 SMS2025, Rome

With NOVA, RELIANCE & NANOBLOC.

Info & registration:
eu-nova.eu/Next_Gen+Nan...

#HorizonEurope #RELIANCEProject #NANOBLOC #NOVAProject

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · 29d

Shaping the Future of Antimicrobial Coatings

Our #NOVAProject newsletter is out!
Discover the latest progress, insights, and upcoming highlights from our journey toward next-generation antimicrobial coatings.

Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/shapin...

#HorizonEurope #Nanocoatings

Shaping the Future of Antimicrobial Coatings

Welcome to the very first NOVA newsletter - we are excited to share the latest insights, progress, and upcoming highlights from our journey towards next-generation antimicrobial coatings. EU Projects ...

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Sep 30

Join us in Rome!

Workshop: Next-Gen Nanocoatings – Accelerating Antimicrobial Innovation with Modeling & AI

30 Oct 2025 | SMS2025, Rome

Discounted registration available – contact Alexia Nardin ([email protected]) before registering.

More info: www.setcor.org/conferences/...

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Sep 25

One week ago, NOVA met in Manchester for our General Assembly hosted by The MMU and @drjamesredfern.bsky.social

We had two days of engaging workshops and a great evening of darts together!
Now we’re entering our final project year well-prepared.

If you want to read more: eu-nova.eu/News/Recap+N...

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Sep 11

Join us in #Rome for the EU Projects Workshop: Next-Gen Nanocoatings – Accelerating Antimicrobial Innovation with Modeling & AI!

30 October 2025
Rome, Italy | As part of the 10th Smart Materials & Surfaces Conference

Don’t miss this opportunity – register now! www.setcor.org/conferences/...

The 10th edition of the Smart Materials and Surfaces - SMS 2025 Conference

The 10th edition of the Smart Materials & Surfaces Conference - SMS 2025, 29-31 October, 2021, Rome, Italy

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨 EUROTOX 2025 is next week!

📅 14th - 17th September | 📍 Athens, Greece

Meet NOVA partners & explore how toxicology tackles real-life risks for a sustainable future.

👉 Info: www.eurotox2025.com

#EUROTOX2025

Welcome - EUROTOX Congress 2025

● Submission of late abstracts now possible ●● List of Industry Partners published ●● Industry Partner Manual / FAQs available ● Dear Colleagues, It is with a great pleasure and enthusiasm that we war...

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Sep 2

A big thank you to our colleague Juliane Spohn, who showcased #NOVA at #IUIS in Vienna and spread the word about our project with great dedication!

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Aug 26

New from the #NOVAproject
PhD student Philipp Meier publishes on light-inducible antimicrobial coatings & their safety after incineration.

Great step in Safe-by-Design nanomaterials!

🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

#NOVAProject #Empa #NanoSafety

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Aug 21

Next week: NanoTR-19 is happening in Ankara!
27–29 August | Middle East Technical University

We're excited that our NOVA Scientific Coordinator Nihal Engin Vrana will be speaking at NanoTR-19.

More info: nanotr.org#announcement

#NanoTR19 @evrana.bsky.social

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Aug 19

EUROTOX 2025 is just three weeks away!

14-17 September | Athens, Greece

Partners of the NOVA project will also be attending! Come by, connect, and learn more about how we’re tackling challenges at the intersection of nanotechnology, toxicology, and sustainability.

More Info: www.eurotox2025.com

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Aug 14

The 19th International Congress of Immunology is just two weeks away!
17-22 August 2025 | Vienna, Austria

We're proud that partners of the NOVA project will be attending and contributing their expertise on immune responses to advanced (nano)materials.

Info: iuis2025.org
#IUIS2025 #NOVAproject

Home - IUIS 2025

IUIS 2025 ACCREDITED WITH 26 CME CREDITSThe 19th International Congress of Immunology (IUIS 2025), Vienna, Austria 17/08/2025 – 22/08/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council fo...

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Aug 12

New publication from our partner Preste!
Their latest article in Wiley Advanced Intelligence discovery introduces an innovative machine learning-based methodology to classify macrophage phenotypes, without relying on additional cellular markers

The article is available here: doi.org/10.1002/aidi...

Macrophage Phenotype Detection Methodology on Textured Surfaces via Nuclear Morphology Using Machine Learning

A novel machine learning approach classifies macrophage phenotypes with up to 98% accuracy using only nuclear morphology from DAPI-stained images. Bypassing traditional surface markers, the method pr...

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Aug 7

We’re proud to share our latest publication in Small: "Plasma Functionalization Enables Diffusion Control of Reactive Oxygen Species"

Huge thanks to our brilliant colleagues from NOVA, whose input made this work a success!

📖 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1002/smll...

#NOVA

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our new paper is out:
"A novel and validated 3D-printed method for the consistent and reproducible dry transfer of microorganisms for the determination of antimicrobial surface efficacy."
Huge shoutout to the amazing team at Nova for making this possible!
Read it here: doi.org/10.1128/aem....

A novel and validated 3D-printed method for the consistent and reproducible dry transfer of microorganisms for the determination of antimicrobial surface efficacy | Applied and Environmental Microbiol...

The transmission of microorganisms between surfaces by touch contributes to an increased healthcare burden due to secondary infection and mortality rates. Antibacterial materials can help to reduce th...

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're proud to share that our Scientific Coordinator, Nihal Engin Vrana, has been invited as a speaker at the upcoming NanoTR-19 conference.

📅 Date: August 27–29, 2025
📍 Location: Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
🔗 More Info: nanotr.org#announcement

#NanoTR19

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Jun 16

Don’t forget to register for #EUROTOX2025 happening 14-17 September in Athens, Greece!

Join the scientific community to explore how toxicology tackles real-life risks for a sustainable future. 🌍🔬

📍 Info & registration: lnkd.in/ed7TNE39

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we stand for innovation that respects our planet.
In NOVA, we develop smart antimicrobial coatings that are safe & sustainable, using data, science & collaboration to protect both people and ecosystems.
#Sustainability #NOVA

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Jun 3

🔵 We’re at #EUIndTech!

Come visit us at booth 10 – we’re excited to connect, exchange ideas, and talk innovation.

See you there! 👋💬

#EUIndTech2025

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · May 27

🚀 Next week: EUIndTech 2025!

📍 Kraków | 2–4 June | Booth 10

Meet the us at one of Europe’s top events for sustainable industrial innovation! 🌍💡

🔗 Details: indtech2025.eu

#EUINDTech2025

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · May 20

🚀 EUIndTech 2025 is just around the corner – and we’ll be there!

📍 Kraków, Poland | 2–4 June 2025

👉 Visit the NOVA project at Booth 10

We can’t wait to meet you and exchange ideas that will shape the future of Europe’s technological landscape.

🔗 Event details: indtech2025.eu

#EUINDTech2025

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · May 16

Our partner Spartha Medical will represent Strasbourg at VivaTech 2025!
📍 Find them in Hall 1, Booth B21-014
🗓️ June – Wednesday & Thursday
Don’t miss their cutting-edge antimicrobial innovations! 💡🧫
Find more info here: vivatechnology.com
#VivaTech #SparthaMedical #HealthTech #Innovation #Strasbourg

2025 Edition | Viva Technology

VivaTech is the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation. It’s a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products.

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · May 13

Excited that our Scientific Coordinator Engin will speak at 360 Grand Est in Strasbourg! 🌿

🗓️ May 20, 11:20–11:50 AM

🎤 Panel: "Preserving and learning from nature – for better healthcare"

🌱 Full programm: www.360grandest.fr/en/sessions

#360GrandEst #NOVA_EU

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@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · May 6

✨ New in the #NSCCommunity – and loving it already!
The 4th NSC News & Events Update (2025) is out 📬

🔗 Read the full update: lnkd.in/dwT6-ujA
📝 Not on the mailing list yet? Join here: lnkd.in/djYk3ZW5

#SSbD #Sustainability #ResearchCommunity #NOVA_EU

@NOVA4Nano @nova4nano.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌍 Happy Earth Day from NOVA!

Today we celebrate our planet – and recommit to protecting it through responsible innovation.

At NOVA, we're developing bioactive antimicrobial coatings that are not only effective and safe for humans, but also designed with sustainability in mind.

#EarthDay