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Nature Microbiology: On the trail of the archaeal bacteria
Archaea colonize extreme habitats, including the digestive tract of vertebrates. The various strains are specific to the host, as ICC Water & Health...[more]
EGU General Assembly 2022
ICC Water & Health scientists and partners organize session of the next EGU General Assembly 2022 (April 2022 in Vienna and online).[more]
IWA HRWM Webinar Mini-Symposium on 3.12.2021
The Specialist Group HRWM (Health-Related Water Microbiology) of the IWA (International Water Association) will host the first global IWA HRWM...[more]
PROMISCES project supports the development of a sustainable circular economy
ICC Water & Health researchers are working with a European consortium to remove pollutants from soil and groundwater. ICC Water & Health...[more]
New cooperation between the City of Vienna and ICC Water & Health researches Viennese drinking water
The ICC Water & Health starts a new comprehensive research cooperation with the City of Vienna - Vienna Water. Based on the natural water...[more]
Potential wastewater pollution of the Danube due to shipping
Due to repeatedly expressed suspicions that Danube navigation leads to significant fecal microbiological pollution, a special investigation program...[more]
PhD Geda Kebede gewinnt österreichischen Wasserpreis
Der u.a. vom ICC betreute Äthiopier, wurde für seine Arbeit über die nachhaltige Nutzung der Oberflächengewässer im äthiopischen Hochland...[more]
New Paper out now!
"Modelling the interplay of future changes and wastewater management measures on the microbiological river water quality considering safe drinking...[more]
Last call for submission: European Geosciences Union General Assembly
The next European Geosciences Union General Assembly takes place entirely online in April 2021. Submit your abstract to our forthcoming session until...[more]
New biomolecules to detect bacteria
The ICC is developing cost-effective detection molecules for future rapid diagnostic testing methods.[more]
PhD Claudia Kolm - Method Development / Molecular Diagnostic
"Science is a collective endeavor and that we do at ICC." Read about our expert![more]
PhD Sophia Steinbacher gehört gehört
„Viele Menschen betrachten Wissenschaft nicht immer frei von Klischees.“ Unsere PhD im Ö1-Interview zum NÖ-JungforscherInnenkalender 2021! [more]
New lysis method of bacteria
G. Reischer & R. Martzy developed new method to facilitate disintegration of bacterial cells.
Alexander Kirschner habilitated
Congratulations to our ICC vice-head Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Alexander Kirschner on his habilitation in microbiology at the Medical...[more]
"SwimCity"-Projekt in der Presse
Unsere Forscherinnen Silvia Cervero und Julia Derx untersuchen, wie sehr Starkregenereignisse die städtischen Gewässer belasten und wie...
New project approved by NFB!
NÖ Forschungs- & Bildungsges.m.b.H. has approved our new project "FUTURE DANUBE - Prediction of future trends in health-related microbiological water...[more]
New research project "SwimCity"
Julia Derx and Sílvia Cervero-Aragó are leading our project about „Climate change: living with the consequences in a metropolitan."
Video - European Forum Alpbach
Online discussion about "Water, Origin of Life" with ICC members Andreas Farnleitner and Regina Sommer. Supported by ecoplus. Niederösterreichs...
Forum Alpbach - "Water, Origin of Life"
At the Alpbach Technology Symposium 2020 one focus was on water and health. Andreas Farnleitner and Regina Sommer shared their expertise in the...[more]
Shanghai Ranking: Top Results for TU Wien
TU Wien receives top ratings for the subject area of water resources in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.[more]
ICC at European Forum Alpbach
On August 28th experts are discussion about "Water, Origin of Life". We are happy to be part of this online discussion with our ICC experts Andreas...[more]
Sílvia Cervero-Aragó awarded as "Researcher of the Month - July"
Every month, MedUni Vienna recognises a researcher for their outstanding performance. In July 2020 the jury has awarded the title to our ICC...[more]
ICC members at KL responsible for SARS-CoV-2 testing at University Hospital Krems
In preparation for surgeries at the University Hospital Krems, the Danube University Krems, supported by the Karl Landsteiner University of Health...[more]
PCR technique: How to determine viruses
Coronavirus can be detected by means of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This method is also used at the TU Wien. ICC member Rita Linke explains...[more]
High-tech for clean water
ICC co-founder Prof. Andreas Farnleitner now heads the "Quality and Hygiene" section of the Austrian Water and Waste Management Association (ÖWAV).[more]
No coronavirus danger from drinking water or food
Some viruses can remain infectious in the environment for weeks, fortunately the Covid-19 pathogen is not one of them.[more]
Title „University Professor“ awarded to Alfred Paul Blaschke
Our leading member Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Alfred Paul Blaschke was awarded with the title "University Professor" by the President of...[more]
Doppelauszeichnung für Jungforscher des ICC
Wieder Doppelauszeichnung für Jungforscher des ICC Water & Health bei der Vergabe des wissenschaftlichen Förderpreises der Stadt Wien![more]
Silvia Cervero-Arago wins the Forum Water Hygiene Award!
The Forum Water Hygiene awards the Science Prize 2018/19 for our latest work on the relevance of VBNC (viable but nonculturable) Legionella, which...[more]
20th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology (International Water Association - IWA)
September 15 – 20, 2019, Vienna, Austria[more]