Health monitoring technologies

Nanotechnology is combined with physico-chemical principles of biorecognition to develop concepts and prototypes for targeted enrichment of biomarkers (nucleic acids, proteins) from human samples and their enhanced detection. Various in vitro diagnostic developments can benefit from the multi-disciplinary expertise within VITO on nanomaterial characterization, biofunctionalization, molecular interaction studies, and preclinical models and assays.

Our risk assessment experience and competence is based on best scientific practices and performed with the aim to prevent and/or reduce potential risks associated with the occurance of chemical compunds in the environment and associated risks to human health. We use flexible modelling tools that allow us to simulate the fate of chemicals in the environment and the potentially resulting external and internal exposure to humans. Potential health problems are identified and remedial, innovative and tailor-made optimization measures are suggested.

VITO has the knowledge and the unique infrastructure that allows to generate precise and stable, dry or humid, test gas atmospheres.  All generated gas flows are controlled by means of Mass Flow Controllers (MFC) which are calibrated against primary standards. Different VOC’s  are  generated in clean air or nitrogen using a capillary dosage system. The generation of inorganic gases is executed by using certified gas bottles or pure liquids. The gas generation platform is the core technology of the Round Robin tests organized every year by VITO, under Belac Accreditation.

Health promotion means empowering citizens. If people take up the responsibility for their own health, they should be assisted in making informed choices on their lifestyle and behaviour. VITO is building out a strategy for intensive participation of the people investigated in it’s longitudinal studies. We are building a healthy pioneer-community for our participants, giving them feedback on their health while respecting data-ownership, in line with GDPR. During this entire process, we have special attention on health literacy.