By David Carel, managing director, Blueprint Biosecurity Despite remarkable progress in controlling waterborne, foodborne and vectorborne diseases, humanity continues to struggle against airborne pathogens. Even after a global pandemic that spread largely via aerosols, tools to suppress the spread of airborne disease remain deeply neglected. Far UV-C represents one of the … [Read more...] about Far UV-C: The Blueprint for Widespread Adoption
Articles
GUV for Medical Device Disinfection: Addressing Questions Around Testing and Validation Methods
By Amy Hedrick, CEO, Cleanbox Technology Inc., and Matthew Hardwick, Ph.D., CEO of ResInnova Clinical Diagnostics High-level disinfection (HLD) is a regulatory necessity required for some semi-critical and critical medical devices, a process that is time-consuming, labor-intensive and highly specific to each device. Low-level disinfection (LLD) is intended for non-critical … [Read more...] about GUV for Medical Device Disinfection: Addressing Questions Around Testing and Validation Methods
UV Treatment of Juices: CFR 179.39, Inline Verification and CFD-Driven RED Validation
By Ankit Patras, associate professor, Department of Agricultral and Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University The use of ultraviolet (UV-C) technology for microbial inactivation in beverages has gained momentum as processors seek non-thermal alternatives to preserve bioactives, flavor and sensory properties. Fruit and vegetable juices, often … [Read more...] about UV Treatment of Juices: CFR 179.39, Inline Verification and CFD-Driven RED Validation
Global Attendees Gather for ICFUST in Colorado
By Alberto Garcia, mechanical engineering student, University of Colorado Boulder From June 15 to 18, 2025, a diverse group from around the world got together in Boulder, Colorado, to attend and participate in the third International Congress on Far UV-C Science and Technology (ICFUST). The Congress was held at the University of Colorado Boulder campus, and it was … [Read more...] about Global Attendees Gather for ICFUST in Colorado
Reviewing the 2025 IUVA Asian Pacific Regional Symposium
By Kumiko Oguma, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo The 2025 IUVA Asia-Pacific Regional Symposium, co-hosted by the Environmental Engineering Society of Singapore (EESS), the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), the Centre for Water Research (CWR) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), China UV Association (CUVA) and … [Read more...] about Reviewing the 2025 IUVA Asian Pacific Regional Symposium
Investigation of a DNA-Tagged Aerosol Tracer Method for Evaluation of In Situ Germicidal UV Air Cleaner Effectiveness, Part 2
By Ilan Arvelo1*, Ernest R. Blatchley III2, William P. Bahnfleth3, Phil Arnold1, Ashley Fry1, Maria Topete4, Ling Zhou4, William Palmer5, Patrick J. Piper6, Jianping Zhang4, W. Andrew Dexter7, Nilson Palma1, Nicholas J. Heredia 6 1. SafeTraces Inc., 2. Purdue University, 3. The Pennsylvania State University, 4. Bolb Inc., 5. AeroMed Inc., 6. Far UV Technologies Inc., 7. Aerosol … [Read more...] about Investigation of a DNA-Tagged Aerosol Tracer Method for Evaluation of In Situ Germicidal UV Air Cleaner Effectiveness, Part 2
The Measure of Progress: Aligning Science and Strategy for GUV
By Perri Katzman, Ph.D., Marketing and Communications Strategist, RadTech On a crisp and sunny spring morning, a diverse group from around the world gathered in Washington, DC with a shared goal: Boost the reach and use of germicidal UV (GUV). The venue, the American Geophysical Union Conference Center – a remarkable net-zero energy building – was a fitting backdrop for an … [Read more...] about The Measure of Progress: Aligning Science and Strategy for GUV
Brewing Success Stories in UV Disinfection Technology
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV Solutions In the United States, 2024 retail dollar sales of craft beer increased 3%, to $28.8 billion, and now account for 24.7% of the $117 billion US beer market, according to the Brewers Association, which represents small and independent craft brewers. Of that multi-billion-dollar beer market, 79% of all beer was domestically … [Read more...] about Brewing Success Stories in UV Disinfection Technology
Young Professionals News
Community of Practice Discussions Begin We are excited to introduce a new initiative that we hope will help us connect as IUVA young professionals (YPs) and expand our YP network! We will be hosting a virtual Community of Practice to share and discuss exciting topics in the UV field. These discussions will be led by your fellow YPs – so it’s a great time to get to know what … [Read more...] about Young Professionals News
IUVA Opens Registration, Announces Program for 2025 World Congress
IUVA announced that registration and hotel reservations now are open for the 2025 IUVA World Congress, taking place September 7-10, 2025, at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. The IUVA World Congress is the biennial, global event for the UV disinfection and sterilization industry with 200+ attendees from over 20 countries. With increasing challenges in air and … [Read more...] about IUVA Opens Registration, Announces Program for 2025 World Congress