Ireland's Dirtiest Pillow

Graeme Tarbox — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:28:22 +0100

Gabriel Scientific, in conjunction with airmid healthgroup, launched The Pillow Check Up 2013 on RTE Radio 1’s The Mooney Show on the 17th of April.

Listeners were invited to send their pillows for analysis at airmid healthgroup’s laboratories to measure the levels of mould, allergens and bacteria present in pillows around Ireland. The results revealed that one third of pillows sampled had evidence of dust mite allergen. All ofRead More...

airmid healthgroup welcomes NUIM intern

airmid healthgroup limited — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:59:57 +0100

AHG are pleased to welcome Feargus O’Flaherty to the science team on a 3 month work placement module from NUIM. Feargus is a 4th year undergraduate studying a BSc. in Biotechnology. While at AHG, Feargus will be involved in research and development with Dr. Natasha GRead More...

Stanley Steemer Research Project Announced by Airmid Healthgroup Coincides with President ...

airmid healthgroup limited — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:30:51 +0100

Research into indoor health announced during networking event with Irish PM.

President Obama had his traditional annual meeting with Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, during a St. Patrick's Day visit in Washington DC. A large number of Irish-American trade related events took place around the visit to highlight the recovery of the Irish economy, with particular focus on the growth of the med-tech and biomedical research sectors with American companies in IRead More...

Ireland's Prime Minister Reinforces Country's Trade Ties With U.S. ...

airmid healthgroup limited — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:30:20 +0100

DUBLIN, IRELAND and WASHINGTON, DC and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA and SEATTLE, WA, Mar 18 (Marketwire)

This week, at events in cities from coast-to-coast, Irish Government officials, including Prime Minister (An Taoiseach) Enda Kenny, will reinforce and promote Ireland's ties with its largest trading partner, the U.S. The ties continue to strengthen. As their businesses expand in the U.S., Ireland-based companies are broadening their footprint and boosting headcountRead More...

OHSI 22nd Annual Conference “Ill Health Prevention” 20th and 21st February 2013

Graeme Tarbox — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:28:33 +0100

Dr. Bruce Mitchell, CEO of airmid healthgroup, was delighted to present a talk entitled “Exposure to Indoor Air Contaminants in the Workplace” at the 22nd Annual Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland conference held in Co. Limerick. In his talk Dr. Mitchell addressed many of the key elements that need to be taken into account to ensure the quality of indoor air in offices.

As we spend approximately 90% of our lives indooRead More...

airmid healthgroup recently returned from presenting latest indoor aerobiology research at 2013 ...

airmid healthgroup limited — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:41:14 +0100

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is a professional organization, with nearly 7000 members in over 60 countries, that represents those focused on the research and treatment of allergic disease.

The 2013 AAAAI annRead More...

Founder gives key note address on Ill Health Prevention and Indoor Air Quality

Graeme Tarbox — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:30:17 +0100

Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland 22nd Annual Conference, 20th and 21st February 201.

Dr Bruce Mitchell CEO of airmid healthgroup was delighted to present a talk entitled “Exposure to Indoor Air Contaminants in the Workplace” at the 22nd Annual Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland conference held in Co. Limerick. In his talk Dr Mitchell addressed many of the key elements that need to be taken into account in insuring the quality of indoor air in offices.

airmid continues its unique publication series in indoor aerobiology and health.

Graeme Tarbox — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:10:50 +0100

It’s the time of year again for the American Academy of Asthma Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in San Antonio Texas (February 22-26). The meeting will be attended by more than 7,700 allergist/immunologists, related physicians, and industry representatives.

Following on from our presentation at the meeting last year, the airmid research team will again be travelling to the USA to present biomedical research data related to indoor air quality and health. The exciting Read More...

Silicon Docks – Ireland’s version of Silicon Valley

Graeme Tarbox — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:34:02 +0100

The neighbourhood bordering the Grand Canal Docks in Dublin where airmid healthgroup's facilities are based has become a hub of start ups, entrepreneurs, tech giants, and innovation, leading to it becoming known as “Silicon Docks”. Following in the footsteps of Google & FaceboRead More...

Heimtextil 2013, gives a fascinating insight to the role textiles play in health indoors.

airmid healthgroup limited — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:48:19 +0100

airmid enjoyed a highly successful few days attending the Heimtextil Trade Fair in Frankfurt, Germany. As always it was an extremely impressive trade fair with a vast array of exhibitors from all around the world in the enormous trade fair centre that is Messe Frankfurt.

airmid to attend Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, to discuss biomedical issues related to textiles

Graeme Tarbox — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:19:03 +0100

airmid healthgroup (AHG) textile and biomedical research representatives will be attending Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany from 9 to 12 January 2013.

Heimtextil is the biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles and the Read More...

airmid attend Big Ideas Showcase 2012

Graeme Tarbox — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:35:13 +0100

This week members of the airmid team went along to the Big Ideas Showcase organised and sponsored by Enterprise Ireland. “Big Ideas” has become the key event in the Irish technology commercialisation calendar since its successful debut in 2009. The Big Ideas Showcase is the largest gathering of inventors and venture capitalists in the country. The event showcased the latest collection of twenty investment opportunities which are the culmination of years of research by some of IrelRead More...

The role of a certified Air Cleaner in the winter months

Graeme Tarbox — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:49:38 +0100

As winter draws in and the temperature drops, the quality of air in our homes can deteriorate. Heating systems are started up, open fires are lit, doors and windows are shut to seal out the cold air - all of these actions can contribute to an increase of allergens and irritants in the air of your home. Sealing our homes may be more energy efficient but unless adequate ventilation is also present this can be to the detriment ofRead More...

airmid shortlisted for Innovation Awards with O2

Graeme Tarbox — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:52 +0100

airmid healthgroup are delighted to have been shortlisted for a business award in the category Docklands Innovator of the Year 2012 for their research on indoor aerobiology and indoor air quality that was recently presented at an international medical meeting in the United States.

On Thursday, 29th November the Docklands Business Forum are celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Dockland businesses in the field of research and innovation.

The Docklands Business Awards willRead More...

airmid presented their study on carpets and IAQ at aerobiology session at ACAAI Conference 2012

Vivienne Mahon — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:51:50 +0100

The 2012 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) concluded today having run from November 8th-13th in Anaheim, California. The meeting offered an exciting array of educational sessions for physicians and allied health professionals, as well as some fantastic social events.

Dr Bruce Mitchell from airmid healthgroup presented the study "Quantification of the Impact of CleanRead More...

airmid to attend Filtration® 2012 in Philadelphia, USA, for aerobiology research

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:40:35 +0100

airmid healthgroup (AHG) Air Filtration & Biomedical research representatives will be attending the International Filtration Conference in Philadelphia, USA during the 14th – 15th November.

November 13-15, 2012

ACAAI meeting starts today, airmid healthgroup presents aerobiology data on Sunday.

Graeme Tarbox — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:12:54 +0100

The 2012 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology starts today and will run from November 8-13 in Anaheim, California. The meeting will offer an exciting array of educational sessions for physicians and allied health professionals, as well as some fantastic social events.

YoRead More...

airmid attended the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the European Feather and Down Association in ...

Graeme Tarbox — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:53:13 +0100

by Dr J. McKeon

Last month airmid attended the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the European Feather and Down Association in Dublin.

The purpose of the association is to promote the interests of the European members of the bedfeather and feather-filling industry and their suppliers. In addition, it pursues the targets of making a contribution towards promoting fair business dealings and transactions, of informing its membRead More...

Issues with Indoor Air Quality. A Health Friendly Air perspective

airmid healthgroup limited — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:57:34 +0100

This blog has been written by John Fallon PhD, senior scientific officer in the microbiology laboratory of airmid healthgroup.

In this blog, we discuss issues relating to the quality of indoor air and the impact indoor air pollution can have on human healthRead More...

Popcorn workers lung: A review of Bronchiolitis obliterans

Peter Desmond — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:00:00 +0100

For this blog entry, we discuss the occurrence of "Popcorn workers lung" attributed to diacetyl inhalation, following the recent legal proceedings of a Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) sufferer who contracted the respiratory disease following exposure to diacetyl from Popcorn. BO is an obstructive respiratory disease, whereby the bronchioles are obstructed by tissue damage and aberrant epithelial repair. The result is a narrowing of the bronchioles, restricting normal respiratory function. This Read More...

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