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Next Generation Bioactive Nanocoatings-NOVA is a newly funded EU initiative to create a comprehensive approach to the development of antimicrobial coatings.
We’re thrilled to celebrate our team member Philipp Meier on successfully defending his PhD! 🎉

Thank you, Philipp, for your excellent work and dedication at #NOVA. Your contributions have elevated our research and inspired the team. We’re proud of you and excited for what’s next!
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Understanding Particle Release in Antimicrobial Coatings

We optimized a lab method to see how antimicrobial coatings hold up in real life, effective and safe. Focus: light-activated, upconverter coatings on high-touch surfaces. SSbD all the way.

Read more on our website:
eu-nova.eu/Understandin...
NOVA | Understanding Particle Release Understanding Particle Release from NOVA Antimicrobial Coatings
eu-nova.eu
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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.
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
October 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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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October 6, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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/...
September 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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...
September 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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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September 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🚨 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...
www.eurotox2025.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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!
September 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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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August 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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August 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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
August 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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
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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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August 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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August 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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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August 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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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July 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
June 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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
June 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🌍 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
June 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🔵 We’re at #EUIndTech!

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

See you there! 👋💬

#EUIndTech2025
June 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
🚀 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
May 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🚀 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
May 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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
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May 16, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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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May 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM