Programme title: Quality control bioassays for irradiated Aedes albopictus males. Testing quality control methods for irradiated Aedes albopictus males Funding Source: Programme of Coordinated Research Activities (CRP) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Coordinator of the project: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Funding amount: 100% Start Date: 20/2/2020 End Date: 30/6/2025 Duration: 4 years The project is implemented with the participation of BPI as coordinator and is 100% financed by the Programme of Coordinated Research Activities (CRP) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The purpose of the project is to study the various parameters concerning the bioecology of the Aedes albopictus mosquito in relation to the sterilization dose, following the sterile male insect release program for its management in Greece. The study aims to develop and evaluate quality control protocols regarding demography, behavior and breeding strategies, using different sterilization doses, but also transport of the insects. The goal is to correlate the quality control protocols with the results from the pilot discharge program carried out in the Vravrona area. Website: - Participants: Benaki Phytopathological Institute University of Thessaly Project Manager BPI: Dr Antonios Michaelakis
Programme title: Provision of Evaluation Services of dossiers of Plant Protection Products and active substances Funding Source: The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) Coordinator of the project: Benaki Phytopathological Institute Funding amount: 100% Start Date: 31/7/2024 End Date: 30/6/2026 Duration: 2 years The project is implemented by BPI and is 100% financed by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA). The purpose of the project is to provide evaluation services for plant protection products and their active substances within the framework of Regulation (EC) no. 1107/2009, as implemented in Malta with the relevant legislation. Website: - Participants: - Project Manager BPI: Dr Kyriaki Machera
Programme title: Packaging, formulations and systems for exposure reduction to hazardous substances in the workplace Funding Source: : Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (Germany) Coordinator of the project: Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) Funding amount: 100% Start Date: 16/1/2022 End Date: 15/1/2026 Duration: 4 years The project with acronym “BAUA F2484” is implemented with the participation of BPI as a partner and financed 100% by the Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin. As the reduction of oral and inhalation exposure of workers to hazardous chemical substances in the workplace is a priority at European level, the aim of the project is to provide a structured overview of exposure reducing safe-by-design packaging, formulations and systems (sPFS) and its (qualitative) effectiveness on reducing exposure to workers. Besides a qualitative evaluation of sPFS, the project will also include a measurement study to evaluate the quantitative protective effect of a selected number of sPFS against inhalation and/or dermal exposure Website: - Participants: - Project Manager BPI: Dr Konstantinos Kasiotis