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Modeling the equilibrium partitioning of low concentrations of airborne volatile organic compounds in human IVF laboratories

A peer-reviewed study published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online examining the equilibrium partitioning behavior of volatile organic compounds at low concentrations in human IVF laboratory environments. Using mathematical modeling, the study investigates how airborne VOCs at trace concentrations distribute between the gas phase and biological media including culture media and embryonic cells, demonstrating the potential for molecular-level chemical contamination of the embryo culture environment. The findings support the clinical rationale for comprehensive VOC remediation in IVF laboratories as a necessary component of embryo protection. Published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online, May 2022. Authors: Fox, J.T.; Ni, P.; Urrutia, A.R.; Huynh, H.T.; Worrilow, K.C.

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Reduced FAIs & Staff Call-Outs, A 15-Month Study

A conference presentation delivered at the 2021 NADSA National Conference reporting preliminary findings from a 15-month IRB-approved study of LifeAire’s advanced air purification technology in a long-term care memory support facility. The study compared a LifeAire-protected unit with a HEPA-only control unit on the same floor, measuring airborne and surface pathogen burden, facility-acquired infection rates, and staff absenteeism over the full study period. Results demonstrated significant reductions in facility-acquired infections and staff call-outs in the LifeAire-protected unit. This conference presentation preceded the full peer-reviewed publication of the study’s findings in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A (2023) and in the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (2023). Presented at the 2021 NADSA National Conference, October 2021. Authors: Schlener, S.; Urrutia, A.R.; Worrilow, K.C.

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Installation of an Advanced Air Purification System in a Hospital Setting Led to Improved Environmental and Clinical Outcomes

A peer-reviewed study published in RenaRum examining the environmental and clinical effects of installing LifeAire’s advanced air purification system in a hospital setting. The study measured changes in airborne and surface pathogen burden, volatile organic compound levels, and clinical outcome metrics following LifeAire installation, contributing to the growing body of peer-reviewed operational evidence supporting advanced air purification as a clinical intervention in acute care hospital environments. Published in RenaRum, 2021. Authors: Johansson, L.; Urrutia, A.R.; Huynh, H.; Worrilow, K.C.