R-Zero's Director of Clinical Studies, Dr. Carolina Koutras, partnered with Dr. Edward Nardell of Harvard Medical School and Dr. David Brenner of Columbia University Medical Center to discuss the utilization of ultraviolet radiation in healthcare environments.
Drawing from their shared expertise in the field of disinfection using ultraviolet germicidal light, these experts discuss:
- Achieving continuous, autonomous disinfection via both well-developed and emerging UV-C technologies
- Understanding the safety and efficacy considerations of various UV applications
- Implementing germicidal UV lamps and fixtures to enhance existing HVAC and filtration
Watch now to learn best practices for incorporating UV-C disinfection into your healthcare facility.
Speaker Bios:
Carolina Koutras, Ph.D., M.ScR-Zero Director of Clinical StudiesWith an extensive background in molecular and cellular biology, and as a member of the International Ultraviolet Association, Dr. Koutras implements science-backed strategic direction to enable safer indoor environments through UV-C disinfection.
David Brenner, Ph.D., D.Sc
Director of the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University
Dr. Brenner is the director for the oldest and largest radiological research laboratory in the world. He researches the effects of varying levels of radiation as they relate to radiation therapy and radiological, environmental, and occupational exposures.
Edward Nardell, M.D.
Physician; Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health Professor
Dr. Nardell has nearly 20 years' experience in researching and treating airborne infectious diseases such as tuberculosis with germicidal UV light. An expert in his field, he has now turned his research to testing UV on the SARS-CoV-2 virus.