# LifeAire Systems > LifeAire Systems is the world leader in medical grade air purification for healthcare, IVF laboratories, life sciences, long-term care, and dental practices. Founded by Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D. (Anatomy and Cell Physiology, University of Virginia; postdoctoral fellowship in Reproductive Biology, University of Pennsylvania), the LifeAire patented multi-stage air purification technology delivers a 9-log (99.9999999%) kill of infectious biological pathogens in a single pass. Unlike HEPA-only systems, LifeAire also eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that standard filters cannot capture. Clinical outcomes are backed by peer-reviewed publications in journals including Fertility and Sterility, Surgery, and the ASHRAE Transaction Journal. ## What LifeAire Does LifeAire Systems designs, manufactures, and installs patented in-duct and in-room air purification systems for the most sensitive clinical and laboratory environments. The technology combines molecular media filtration, UV pathogen kill, and VOC neutralization in a single-pass system. It is the only air purification system backed by a written air purity guarantee. ## Key Clinical Outcomes (Peer-Reviewed) - IVF: 14.9 percentage point average increase in ongoing pregnancy rates across a 5,319-cycle multi-center study (Fertility and Sterility, 2014) - Hospitals: 39% reduction in patient length of stay; 97% reduction in surface pathogens; 23% improvement in per-bed economics (Surgery, September 2020, 8,255-patient study) - Long-Term Care: 39.6% reduction in facility-acquired infections; 47% reduction in staff call-outs; 89.1% reduction in airborne pathogens (ASHRAE Transaction Journal, February 2023, 15-month study) - Life Sciences / Cell and Gene Therapy: Projected 11.7–20.7% improvement in cell viability metrics ## Product Line - Aire~HCX / Aire~HCXII: Hospital and healthcare air purification system. 2025 Edison Award winner for Innovation in Healthcare Environment and Patient Care Solutions. - Aire~IVF: Dedicated IVF laboratory air purification. Clinically proven to improve pregnancy rates. Available in in-duct and all-weather configurations. - Aire~LSX: Life sciences and cell/gene therapy air purification. - Aire~LTCX: Long-term care, assisted living, and adult day care air purification. - Aire~Purity: Commercial venue air purification. - Aire~VOC: Dedicated volatile organic compound (VOC) neutralization unit. - Aire~IRMU: In-room modular air purification unit. - Aire~BioLite / Aire~BioMid: UV air disinfection units. - Aire~LifeLine: In-line gas filtration for IVF incubators. ## Services - Aire~Design™: End-to-end IVF laboratory environment design service, including materials selection, HVAC specifications, and air quality testing for new builds and renovations. - Aire~Analysis: Preliminary indoor air quality assessment for healthcare and laboratory facilities. ## Glossary - VOC (Volatile Organic Compound): Airborne chemical contaminant — including isopropyl alcohol, formaldehyde, cleaning agents, and construction off-gassing — that passes through HEPA filters and is toxic to embryos and cell cultures. - HAI (Healthcare-Acquired Infection): Infection contracted by a patient during a hospital stay, often spread via airborne pathogens. HAIs cost U.S. hospitals $28.4 billion annually. - Log reduction: A logarithmic measure of pathogen kill. A 9-log reduction means 99.9999999% of pathogens are eliminated. HEPA achieves 3-log (99.9%) at best. - Embryogenesis: The process of embryo development during IVF. Airborne VOCs and pathogens are primary environmental threats to embryo viability. - ASHRAE 241: The 2023 ASHRAE standard for controlling infectious aerosols in buildings. LifeAire systems meet all ASHRAE 241 criteria. - Single-pass purification: Air is fully treated in one pass through the system, unlike recirculating systems that require multiple passes to achieve similar pathogen reduction. ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: How is LifeAire different from a HEPA filter? A: HEPA filters capture particles down to 0.3 microns but cannot remove VOCs, which are molecular-level contaminants. The LifeAire multi-stage system combines HEPA-level particulate capture with molecular media VOC neutralization and UV pathogen kill, achieving a 9-log pathogen reduction versus HEPA 3-log maximum. Q: Has LifeAire been clinically proven to improve IVF success rates? A: Yes. A peer-reviewed study published in Fertility and Sterility (2014) documented a 14.9 percentage point increase in ongoing pregnancy rates across 5,319 IVF cycles at facilities using the LifeAire Aire~IVF system. Q: Does LifeAire reduce hospital-acquired infections? A: Yes. A 12-month retrospective cohort study of 8,255 patients published in Surgery (September 2020) documented a 99.99% reduction in airborne pathogens, a 97% reduction in surface pathogens, and a 39% reduction in patient length of stay. Q: Can LifeAire be installed in an existing building? A: Yes. LifeAire systems are designed for both new construction and retrofit installation into existing HVAC systems. In-room modular units (Aire~IRMU) are also available for facilities that cannot modify existing ductwork. Q: Does LifeAire meet ASHRAE 241? A: Yes. LifeAire solutions meet all criteria outlined in ASHRAE Standard 241 for Controlling Infectious Aerosols, released in 2023. Q: What is the LifeAire air purity guarantee? A: LifeAire is the only air purification company that offers a written guarantee of the air purity levels delivered to your clinical space. No other commercial air purification system offers this. ## Trusted By Yale University, Mayo Clinic, Stanford University, Northwestern University, UCSF, Wake Forest University, UConn, St. Lukes University Health Network, and more than 100 leading healthcare facilities across multiple continents. ## Founder Expertise Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D. — Doctorate in Anatomy and Cell Physiology (University of Virginia), postdoctoral fellowship in Reproductive Biology and Infertility (University of Pennsylvania). Over 20 years as Scientific Director of IVF Programs. Author of peer-reviewed research on the impact of ambient air on human embryogenesis and preimplantation toxicology. IWBI Health Equity Advisory member. ## Pages - [Podcasts & Presentations](https://lifeaire.com/podcasts/): Podcasts & Presentations PODCAST | MAY 1, 2026 Air Quality in the IVF Setting with Dr. Kathryn Worrilow In today’s... - [Air Purification for Hospitals, Medical Facilities, Clinics -- APIC Infection Prevention](https://lifeaire.com/conference/): Improving Infection Control Through Air Purification LifeAire Systems at APIC 2026 LifeAire’s Aire~HCXI and HCXII systems Unparalleled Air Purification *Mathematically... - [Aire~LifeLine | In-Line Gas Filtration](https://lifeaire.com/aire-lifeline-generic-use/): PRODUCTS / AIRE~LIFELINE Aire~LifeLine® Ultra-Pure In-Line Filtration for Cylinder and House Gasses Filters Cylinder and House Gasses O2, N2, CO2,... - [Awards](https://lifeaire.com/awards/): Awards & Recognition At LifeAire Systems, we are proud to be recognized for our commitment to advancing clean air technology... - [Aire~IRMU | In Room Modular Unit](https://lifeaire.com/aire-in-room-modular-unit-irmu/): PRODUCTS / AIRE~IRMU Coverage area by square footage (assumes 8 ft ceilings, and 5 ACH* from in room units): *CDC... - [Air Purification for Seniors Housing](https://lifeaire.com/air-purification-for-seniors-housing/): Keep your parents safe from airborne germs that spread between residents. 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Your information will not be shared or sold. We will only contact you regarding your specific... - [Testimonials About LifeAire](https://lifeaire.com/testimonials-about-lifeaire/): What is the Impact of LifeAire®? LifeAire has a deep commitment to air purity. “IVF is an extraordinarily difficult process... - [Air Guarantee](https://lifeaire.com/air-guarantee/): Pure Air. Guaranteed. Only LifeAire® Systems guarantees the air purity being delivered to your clinical space. From IVF to healthcare... - [The LifeAire Story](https://lifeaire.com/lifeaire-story/): The LifeAire® Story A Personal Story: The Genesis of LifeAire Like many great inventions, LifeAire Systems was created as the... - [Advisors](https://lifeaire.com/advisors/): LifeAire Board of Directors & Advisors Mark Bye Chair, Board of Directors About Mark Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. Director... - [Leadership](https://lifeaire.com/leadership/): LifeAire Execution & Management Team Eric J. AulicinoChief Executive Officer About Eric Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. Founder & CSO... - [Services Overview](https://lifeaire.com/technical-support/): Aire~Services Aire~Analysis™ Schedule your Aire~Analysis™ today—take control of your air before it controls your success. Make invisible threats visible: Detect... - [Aire~Analysis](https://lifeaire.com/air-quality-consultation/): Aire~Analysis Preliminary Environmental Assessment for Your Laboratory: Improved Outcomes Through Improved Air Our Aire~Analysis program helps identify potentially harmful sources... - [Aire~DESIGN](https://lifeaire.com/aire-design/): Aire~Design™ INSPIRED BY PATIENTS. 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Worrilow, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of LifeAire Systems, delivered at the LeadingAge... - [Talking Lab Air with Dr. Kathryn Worrilow - International IVF Initiative Podcast](https://lifeaire.com/2022/06/talking-lab-air-with-dr-kathryn-worrilow-international-ivf-initiative-podcast/): PUBLISHED JUNE 20, 2022 The latest podcast from The International IVF Initiative (I3) with Giles Palmer in conversation with Dr.... - [The Effects of Air Purification Technology on Environmental and Clinical Metrics in Two Healthcare Settings](https://lifeaire.com/2022/06/the-effects-of-air-purification-technology-on-environmental-and-clinical-metrics-in-two-healthcare-settings/): A peer-reviewed, IRB-approved post-hoc synthesis of two independent clinical studies examining the impact of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology on... - [LifeAire Returns to INTERPHEX 2022 for Panel Discussion on Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapy](https://lifeaire.com/2022/05/lifeaire-returns-to-interphex-2022-for-panel-discussion-on-advancements-in-cell-and-gene-therapy/): Previous Next From INTERPHEX 2022 | live panel “Ongoing Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapy 2022” We are very pleased... - [Modeling the equilibrium partitioning of low concentrations of airborne volatile organic compounds in human IVF laboratories](https://lifeaire.com/2022/05/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... - [LifeAire Systems Named Outstanding Business Partner of the Year 2022 by LeadingAge PA](https://lifeaire.com/2022/05/lifeaire-named-outstanding-business-partner/): Previous Next ALLENTOWN, PA. (March 21, 2022) – LeadingAge PA today announced LifeAire Systems, an air purification solution provider in Pennsylvania,... - [LifeAire Systems Recognized as Valuable Contributor to Lehigh Valley Business](https://lifeaire.com/2022/04/lifeaire-systems-recognized-as-valuable-contributor-to-lehigh-valley-business/): From our friends at Ben Franklin Technology Partners Northeast, reposted from this original from Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Reproductive physiologist and embryologist, Kathryn... - [Experience with In Vitro Fertilization Clinics Raises Strong Warnings on Cell Culture/Processing Air Purification](https://lifeaire.com/2022/04/experience-with-in-vitro-fertilization-clinics-raises-strong-warnings-on-cell-culture-processing-air-purification/): (Originally published by Bill Paulson on July 16th, 2018 in ‘International Pharmaceutical Quality (IPQ)’ (https://www. ipqpubs. com). Link to original... - [Regional Partnership to Protect Passengers – ABE is the first airport to select LifeAire Systems for mitigation of airborne pathogens](https://lifeaire.com/2022/04/abe-is-the-first-airport-to-select-lifeaire-systems-for-mitigation-of-airborne-pathogens/): https://youtu. be/nmgPsBhse00 (Hanover Township, PA) – In the midst of designing a brand-new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint at Lehigh... - [Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center Is the First Long-Term Care Community to Use LifeAire Air Purification System](https://lifeaire.com/2022/02/phoebe-allentown-health-care-center-first-long-term-community-to-use-lifeaire-systems/): Allentown, Pennsylvania – February 2022 – Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center is the first long-term care community to install a cutting-edge,... - [LifeAire Systems Featured on Episode 5 of PBS39/WLVT‘s New Series, Lehigh Valley Rising](https://lifeaire.com/2022/01/lifeaire-lehigh-valley-rising-episode-5/): LifeAire Systems CEO & Founder, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, and her Pennsylvania-based company were spotlighted in PBS’s Lehigh Valley Rising... - [PA Congresswoman Susan Wild Tours St. Luke’s Allentown Campus with LifeAire CEO Dr. Kathryn Worrilow and Her Team](https://lifeaire.com/2021/12/pa-congresswoman-susan-wild-tours-st-lukes-allentown-campus-with-lifeaire-ceo-dr-kathryn-worrilow-and-her-team/): On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, Pennsylvania Congresswoman Susan Wild toured St. Luke’s Allentown Campus with LifeAire CEO Dr. Kathryn Worrilow... - [Fertility Answers in Lafayette | Ovation as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2021/12/https-www-fertilityanswers-com/): Fertility Answers was founded in 2002 by reproductive endocrinologist John Storment MD utilizing state-of-the-art, evidence-based medical treatments. Two full-service clinics... - [Carolinas Fertility Institute Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2021/12/https-www-carolinasfertilityinstitute-com/): Carolinas Fertility Institute brings decades of experience providing excellent care in the treatment of infertility to patients in Charlotte, Greensboro,... - [Reduced FAIs & Staff Call-Outs, A 15-Month Study](https://lifeaire.com/2021/10/reduced-fais-and-staff-call-outs/): A conference presentation delivered at the 2021 NADSA National Conference reporting preliminary findings from a 15-month IRB-approved study of LifeAire's... - [Davies Fertility and IVF Specialists Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2021/09/davies-fertility-and-ivf-specialists-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/): At Davies Fertility & IVF Specialists, S. C. , our mission is to provide a dedicated team approach towards our... - [Effectiveness of germicidal ultraviolet light to inactivate coronavirus on personal protective equipment to reduce nosocomial transmission](https://lifeaire.com/2021/06/effectiveness-of-germicidal-ultraviolet-light-to-inactivate-coronavirus-on-personal-protective-equipment-to-reduce-nosocomial-transmission/): A peer-reviewed laboratory study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology examining the effectiveness of germicidal ultraviolet light to inactivate... - [LifeAire Systems‘ Air Purification Technology Protecting Ben Franklin TechVentures Against COVID-19](https://lifeaire.com/2021/06/lifeaire-systems-air-purification-technology-protecting-ben-franklin-techventures-against-covid-19/): Ben Franklin TechVentures® has installed an air purification system that removes up to 99% of COVID-19 pathogens in a single... - [Dr. Kathryn Worrilow Recognized with 2021 Alumnae Achievement Award](https://lifeaire.com/2021/06/dr-kathryn-worrilow-recognized-with-2021-alumnae-achievement-award/): A big “congratulations” as we proudly announce that our Founder and CEO, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, was recently recognized for... - [LifeAire’s Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow Joins IWBI Health Equity Advisory to Advance Health Equity Worldwide](https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/lifeaires-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-joins-iwbi-health-equity-advisory-to-advance-health-equity-worldwide/): LifeAire Systems, manufacturer of advanced air purification technologies for the healthcare industry, today announced that CEO & Founder, Dr. Kathryn... - [Novel In-Line Gas Filter Demonstrates Improved Blastocyst Development and Extended Service Life - A Multi-Center Study.](https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/novel-in-line-gas-filter-demonstrates-improved-blastocyst-development-and-extended-service-life-a-multi-center-study/): An independent multicenter prospective randomized trial published in Fertility and Sterility comparing blastocyst development outcomes using two commercially available in-line... - [Installation of an Advanced Air Purification System in a Hospital Setting Led to Improved Environmental and Clinical Outcomes](https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/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... - [Economic Effects of Air Purification Technology on Healthcare-Acquired Infection Costs: A Study of Simulated Implementation across Low-and-Middle-Income Regions of the Globe](https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/economic-effects-of-air-purification-technology-on-healthcare-acquired-infection-costs-a-study-of-simulated-implementation-across-low-and-middle-income-regions-of-the-globe/): A peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Academic Medicine examining the economic effects of advanced air purification technology... - [Air Purification Technologies – Interview with CEO and Founder Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow](https://lifeaire.com/2021/02/air-purification-technologies-overview-interview-with-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow/): A year after the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives and made us all aware of how quickly airborne germs can... - [Webinar – LifeAire’s Transformational Technology and a Paradigm Shift in IVF and Healthcare](https://lifeaire.com/2021/02/webinar-lifeaires-transformational-technology-and-a-paradigm-shift-in-ivf-and-healthcare/): Place text here... - [Wolf Administration highlights revolutionary air filtration system battling COVID-19 at the front lines](https://lifeaire.com/2021/01/wolf-administration-highlights-revolutionary-air-filtration-system/): HARRISBURG, PA (WHTM) – January 5, 2021A revolutionary air purification technology is receiving praise Tuesday by the Department of Community... - [G-CON Manufacturing Advances Strategic Partnership with LifeAire Systems by Adding Industry Leading Air Purification Technology into Cleanroom PODs](https://lifeaire.com/2020/12/g-con-manufacturing-advances-strategic-partnership-with-lifeaire-systems/): COLLEGE STATION, TX and ALLENTOWN, PA – December 15, 2020 G-CON Manufacturing, Inc. , the global leader in prefabricated flexible... - [LifeAire Systems and NextGen LifeLabs Partner to Bring New Advanced In-Line Gas Filtration to the Healthcare Industry](https://lifeaire.com/2020/11/lifeaire-systems-and-nextgen-lifelabs-partner/): ALLENTOWN, PA – November 23, 2020 – LifeAire Systems and NextGen LifeLabs today announced the formation of a strategic partnership... - [LifeAire Discusses Novel Modelling of VOCs in the IVF Laboratory at ARCS Quality Management Conference](https://lifeaire.com/2020/11/lifeaire-discusses-novel-modelling-of-vocs-in-the-ivf-laboratory-at-arcs-quality-management-conference/): LifeAire CEO and Founder, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow will present “Common Sources and Concentrations of VOCs in the IVF Laboratory... - [St. Luke’s University Health Network publishes study on the impact of LifeAire Systems’ Technology](https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/st-lukes-university-health-network-publishes-study-on-the-impact-of-lifeaire-systems-technology/): Newly published in the journal, Surgery, “The impact of comprehensive air purification on patient duration of stay, discharge outcomes, and... - [The Center for Reproductive Medicine Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/https-www-infertilityalabama-com/): The Center for Reproductive Medicine has been helping patients achieve the family of their dreams since 1993. We are the... - [Join International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) for virtual webinar on the “Transformational Air Purification Technology and Paradigm](https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/join-international-society-for-pharmaceutical-engineering-ispe-for-virtual-webinar-on-the-transformational-air-purification-technology-and-paradigm/): Join ISPE Delaware Valley Chapter (ISPE DVC) on Thursday, 9/24, from 2-3:30pm for a virtual webinar on the transformational air... - [The Quest for Cleaner Hospital Air](https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/the-quest-for-cleaner-hospital-air/): From PBS. org, September 13, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has challenged the way hospitals think about the design of their... - [Colorado IVF Facility Protected from Wildfire Smoke by LifeAire Systems](https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/colorado-ivf-facility-protected-from-wildfire-smoke-by-lifeaire-systems/): As wildfires rage across California and Colorado, the nation is focused on the health and safety of people in the... - [The impact of comprehensive air purification on patient duration of stay, discharge outcomes, and health care economics: A retrospective cohort study](https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/the-impact-of-comprehensive-air-purification-on-patient-duration-of-stay-discharge-outcomes-and-health-care-economics-a-retrospective-cohort-study/): A peer-reviewed, IRB-approved retrospective cohort study examining the impact of comprehensive air purification on patient length of stay, discharge outcomes,... - [LifeAire’s Technology Purifies Air at St. Luke’s Allentown Hospital](https://lifeaire.com/2020/08/lifeaires-technology-purifies-air-at-st-lukes-allentown-hospital/): Announcement from St. Luke’s University Health NetworkAug 11, 2020 A passion for pure air links St. Luke’s University Health Network... - [LifeAire Joins Panel at InterPhex 2020](https://lifeaire.com/2020/08/lifeaire-joins-panel-at-interphex-2020/): https://youtu. be/Wxapf3234c4 INTERPHEX Live 2020 “Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapy” From this year’s InterPhex 2020, a virtual panel discussion... - [First European Installation at King’s Fertility, United Kingdom](https://lifeaire.com/2020/07/https-lifeaire-com-2020-07-first-european-installation-at-kings-fertility-uk/): LifeAire Systems’ Air Purification Technology Delivers Exceptional Clinical Outcomes After many successful installations in the United States, LifeAire Systems has... - [How Dentists are Cautiously Emerging from the COVID-19 Crisis](https://lifeaire.com/2020/07/how-dentists-are-cautiously-emerging-from-the-covid-19-crisis/): In March 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommended that dentistry practices close to all procedures except emergencies. This quickly... - [The Impact of Comprehensive and Live Air Purification on Health Resource Utilization (HRU)​](https://lifeaire.com/2020/05/the-impact-of-comprehensive-and-live-air-purification-on-health-resource-utilization-hru/): A conference abstract presented at the Academic Surgical Congress examining the impact of comprehensive and live air purification on health... - [Local air filtration company uses proprietary technology to sterilize the air. That might be critical in fighting COVID-19](https://lifeaire.com/2020/05/local-air-filtration-company-uses-proprietary-technology-to-sterilize-the-air-that-might-be-critical-in-fighting-covid-19/): ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Dr. Katy Worrilow never thought she’d be making HVAC systems. “Never in my wildest dreams,” she said.... - [Local Penn Staters participate in the fight against COVID-19](https://lifeaire.com/2020/04/local-penn-staters-participate-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/): Local Penn Staters participate in the fight against COVID-19. “We need both the research side and the clinical medicine side... - [Dr. Kathryn Worrilow Speaks COVID-19 at the Hill School](https://lifeaire.com/2020/04/dr-kathryn-worrilow-speaks-covid-19-at-the-hill-school/): As an extension of the Virtual Hill and the Tom Ruth Leadership Speaker Series, Dr. Kathyrn Worrilow P’13’13 was invited... - [LifeAire’s Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow Joins CREW Network Panel Discussion in Lehigh Valley](https://lifeaire.com/2019/10/lifeaires-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-joins-crew-network-panel-discussion-in-lehigh-valley/): On Thursday, October 24, 2019, The Commercial Real Estate Women of the Lehigh Valley (CREW LV) held their 5th annual... - [CAR-T Cell Advancements – How are gene cell therapies benefiting from technology designed for IVF clinics?](https://lifeaire.com/2019/09/car-t-cell-advancements-how-are-gene-cell-therapies-benefiting-from-technology-designed-for-ivf-clinics/): CAR-T Cell Advancements: How are gene cell therapies benefiting from technology designed for IVF clinics? As pharma manufacturing evolves to... - [Denver Fertility Care Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2019/09/https-www-albrechtwomenscare-com/): Since 2010, Denver Fertility Care has provided cutting- edge fertility care in the Denver metro area. Our doctors are highly... - [Gold Coast IVF Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2019/08/http-www-goldcoastivf-com/): At Gold Coast, our goal is simple: we’re here to achieve success for every patient. We are deeply committed to... - [LifeAire Brings Air Purity to Critical-Care Medical Environments Worldwide](https://lifeaire.com/2019/08/lifeaire-brings-air-purity-to-critical-care-medical-environments-worldwide/): August 2, 2019 – Network Magazine recognizes LifeAire Systems’ commitment to bringing air purity to the IVF, life sciences, healthcare, and... - [Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2019/08/https-anovafertility-com/): Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health opened in 2016 as Canada’s newest full-service fertility and IVF center. We are home to... - [Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS) Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2019/07/cars/): CARS is an academic affiliate of the UConn School of Medicine. Our expertise in the latest technologies and treatments in... - [LifeAire to Present at European Human Reproduction Conference](https://lifeaire.com/2019/06/lifeaire-to-present-at-european-human-reproduction-conference/): Join LifeAire at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) 2019, June 23-26 in Vienna. LifeAire’s Founder &... - [Conceptions Florida Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2019/06/conceptions-florida-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/): Although established in 2013, Dr. Hernandez-Rey has been in the practice of infertility since 2003 and serving the south Florida... - [Dominion Fertility & Endocrinology Recognized as a LifeAire Center of Excellence](https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/dominion-fertility-endocrinology-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/): “The LifeAire System has made my job, as lab director, significantly less stressful. When considering the many factors that affect... - [Modeling of airborne embryonic volatile compounds (VOCs) in the IVF culture environment – their concomitant cytotoxic concentration within the growth media and embryo.](https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/modeling-of-airborne-embryonic-volatile-compounds-vocs-in-the-ivf-culture-environment-their-concomitant-cytotoxic-concentration-within-the-growth-media-and-embryo/): A peer-reviewed conference abstract published in Fertility and Sterility, Volume 112, Issue 3, presenting early modeling research on the behavior... - [The Effects of Air Purification Technology on Clinical and Economic Outcomes](https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/the-effects-of-air-purification-technology-on-clinical-and-economic-outcomes/): A conference presentation delivered at the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2019, examining the effects... - [LifeAire Announces Strategic Partnership with Financing Firm to Make Pure Air Even More Accessible](https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/lifeaire-announces-strategic-partnership-with-financing-firm-to-make-pure-air-even-more-accessible/): Consistent with LifeAire’s vision of helping healthcare facilities provide the optimal clinical environment for the benefit of their patients, LifeAire... - [Airborne Pathogens a Topic of Increasing Interest at Life Science Conference as LifeAire Sheds Light on Impact to Gene/Cell Culture Environments](https://lifeaire.com/2019/04/airborne-pathogens-a-topic-of-increasing-interest-at-life-science-conference-as-lifeaire-sheds-light-on-impact-to-gene-cell-culture-environments/): After winning the Interphex Pharmaceutical Processing Editor’s Choice award last year, LifeAire Systems was happy to return to Interphex in... - [Comprehensive and live air purification as a key environmental, clinical, and patient safety factor: A prospective evaluation](https://lifeaire.com/2019/03/comprehensive-and-live-air-purification-as-a-key-environmental-clinical-and-patient-safety-factor-a-prospective-evaluation/): A peer-reviewed book chapter published in Vignettes in Patient Safety, Volume 4, edited by Stanislaw P. Stawicki and Michael S.... - [LifeAire Systems Hosts Discussion on the Harmful Impact of VOCs on Cell Culture Viability and Expression Rates in Cell and Gene Therapies](https://lifeaire.com/2019/03/lifeaire-systems-hosts-discussion-on-the-harmful-impact-of-vocs-on-cell-culture-viability-and-expression-rates-in-cell-and-gene-therapies/): LifeAire Systems’ Founder and CEO, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, is speaking at InterPhex 2019 in New York City to raise... - [LifeAire CEO, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, to speak at Women Trailblazers Event](https://lifeaire.com/2019/03/lifeaire-ceo-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-to-speak-at-women-trailblazers-event/): We are proud to announce that our founder and CEO, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow has been invited to speak at... - [Join Us in NYC for the Best of ESHRE and ASRM 2019](https://lifeaire.com/2019/02/join-us-in-nyc-for-the-best-of-eshre-and-asrm-2019/): LifeAire is pleased to be attending the Best of ESHRE and ASRM 2019 event in New York City on March... - [An ASRM-azing Conference!](https://lifeaire.com/2018/10/an-asrm-azing-conference/): What at an incredible ASRM conference! For all at LifeAire, it was a privilege to be part of such an... - [Beyond HEPA and ULPA – The New Opportunity and Paradigm Shift in Personalized Medicine](https://lifeaire.com/2018/09/beyond-hepa-and-ulpa-the-new-opportunity-and-paradigm-shift-in-personalized-medicine/): A rapid-deploy, ultra-pure cleanroom manufacturing solution with potentially disruptive impact to the industry A very informative article was recently published... - [IVF Lab Renovation or Relocation – The Hidden Opportunity](https://lifeaire.com/2018/08/ivf-lab-renovation-or-relocation-the-hidden-opportunity/): A disruptive step like renovating or relocating your IVF lab is the ideal opportunity to introduce the latest state-of-the-art technology... - [New Transformational Technology Removes the Variable of Air in BioPharma Manufacturing](https://lifeaire.com/2018/08/new-transformational-technology-removes-the-variable-of-air-in-biopharma-manufacturing/): Last April, InterPhex 2018 served as the backdrop for the introduction of LifeAire Systems to the biopharma industry. The conference... - [IVF Lab Air Purity Quiz – How Does Your Lab Score?](https://lifeaire.com/2018/06/ivf-lab-air-purity-quiz/): You can’t always smell air contamination. The next time you’re in your laboratory, close your mouth and inhale. Did you... - [LifeAire Enters European Market with CE Certification for Its Patented Air Purification](https://lifeaire.com/2018/06/lifeaire-enters-european-market-ce-certification/): LifeAire Systems, a technology leader in air purification for healthcare, has received CE mark certification for its line of in-duct... - [How’s the “Air Quality Where You Are?” — LifeAire and the EPA want to know.](https://lifeaire.com/2018/05/air-quality-where-you-are/): April 30 through May 4 is 2018 Air Quality Awareness Week. The EPA along with its AirNow partners–the NOAA National... - [LifeAire Wins InterPhex Pharmaceutical Processing Editor’s Choice Award 2018](https://lifeaire.com/2018/04/lifeaire-wins-interphex-pharmaceutial-processing-editors-choice-award-2018/): LifeAire is proud to have been recognized as an innovator in life science technology by InterPhex and Pharmaceutical Processing. LifeAire... - [The Business Case for Pure Air](https://lifeaire.com/2018/03/the-business-case-for-pure-air/): Ask your IVF business leadership if they’d be interested in getting pure air–installed in 1 week–with big business benefits. Our... - [LifeAire Systems IP Portfolio Continues to Expand into the International Market](https://lifeaire.com/2018/02/lifeaire-systems-ip-portfolio-continues-to-expand-into-the-international-market/): LifeAire Systems is pleased to announce that over ten additional international patents have been issued for its unique technology. International... - [2018 ISPE Facilities of the Future](https://lifeaire.com/2018/02/2018-ispe-facilities-of-the-future/): Dr. Kathryn Worrilow is honored to join some of the world’s most prominent experts in the area of Life Sciences... - [A Closer Look at One of the Most Intrusive Threats in Your IVF Lab](https://lifeaire.com/2018/02/a-closer-look-at-one-of-the-most-intrusive-threats-in-your-ivf-lab/): Look Around The next time you’re sitting in your IVF lab, take a careful look around the room. Look at... - [2018 InterPhex – New Technologies Conference](https://lifeaire.com/2018/01/2018-interphex-new-technologies-conference/): We are thrilled to share that we have been invited to lead a panel discussion at the 2018 InterPhex –... - [St. Luke’s-Allentown puts experimental air purification system in new wing](https://lifeaire.com/2017/12/st-lukes-allentown-puts-experimental-air-purification-system-in-new-wing/): We are so proud to be in a partnership with such a revolutionary health network such as St. Luke’s-Allentown. Beverly... - [LifeAire’s first installation in China: The Ellen She Group with their highest clinical outcome of 68.7%.](https://lifeaire.com/2017/11/lifeaires-first-installation-in-china-the-ellen-she-group-with-their-highest-clinical-outcome-of-68-7/): Dr. Ellen She signing Xu Fang’s “Red Book”. Xu Fang leads the LifeAire China Team. The Ellen She Group stopped... - [The 11th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society of Reproductive Medicine (CSRM)](https://lifeaire.com/2017/11/the-11th-annual-meeting-of-the-chinese-society-of-reproductive-medicine-csrm/): LifeAire is bringing its proprietary technology overseas to the 11th annual Chinese Society of Reproductive Medicine Conference (CSRM) in Jiangsu... - [The Hospital Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania](https://lifeaire.com/2017/10/hap/): We are honored to join the discussion at the 2017 Patient Safety & Symposium sponsored by the Hospital & Healthsystem... - [LifeAire and HT Lyons Present at PPL Healthcare Energy Efficiency Forum](https://lifeaire.com/2017/10/lifeaire-and-ht-lyons-present-at-ppl-healthcare-energy-efficiency-forum/): LifeAire Founder and CEO, Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, will be a guest speaker at the inaugural PPL Healthcare Energy Efficiency... - [G-CON Manufacturing and LifeAire Systems Announce Collaboration](https://lifeaire.com/2017/10/g-con-manufacturing-and-lifeaire-systems-announce-collaboration/): Combined solution provides a turnkey and cleaner cleanroom solution. ALLENTOWN, PA and COLLEGE STATION, TX– September 26, 2017 – G-CON... - [Carolinas Fertility Institute Selects LifeAire](https://lifeaire.com/2017/09/carolinas-fertility-institute-selects-lifeaire/): When Carolinas Fertility Institute began designing a new, state-of-the-art lab in 2015, they knew air quality was important to protect... - [LifeAire Systems’ Technology Used by Top Fertility Lab in U.S.](https://lifeaire.com/2017/09/lifeaire-systems-technology-used-by-top-fertility-lab-in-u-s/): LifeAire Systems’ patented purification system remediates up to 99. 99% of airborne contaminants. ALLENTOWN, PA – LifeAire Systems, a technology... - [Clean Room Technology in ART Clinics: A Practical Guide](https://lifeaire.com/2017/08/clean-room-technology-in-art-clinics-a-practical-guide/): Regulatory agencies worldwide have issued directives or such requirements for air quality standards in embryology laboratories. This practical guide reviews... - [LifeAire Improves IVF Success](https://lifeaire.com/2017/08/lifeaire-improves-ivf-success/): Clinical Pregnancy Rates Increase an Average of 19. 7 Percentage Points after Installation of LifeAire System Lehigh Valley, PA—LifeAire Systems,... - [St. Luke’s-Allentown and LifeAire Systems Partner to Bring Transformational Innovation to Hospital Air Quality for Improved Patient Care](https://lifeaire.com/2017/08/st-lukes-allentown-and-lifeaire-systems-partner-to-bring-transformational-innovation-to-hospital-air-quality-for-improved-patient-care/): St. Luke’s University Health Network and LifeAire Systems have formed a strategic partnership to utilize new technology designed to remove... - [LifeAire Systems Featured in Cleanroom Technology](https://lifeaire.com/2016/11/lifeaire-systems-featured-in-cleanroom-technology/): Read about LifeAire Systems’ Impact on Pregnancy Rates in the Design+Build Section of CleanroomTechnology. com. - [Largest Multi-Center Cohort Study Confirms Significant Impact of Air Purification Technology on Clinical Outcomes](https://lifeaire.com/2016/10/largest-multi-center-cohort-study-confirms-significant-impact-of-air-purification-technology-on-clinical-outcomes/): Press Release: Salt Lake City—Data released today at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s Scientific Congress show In Vitro Fertilization... - [Downloadable Press Kit](https://lifeaire.com/2016/10/downloadable-press-kit/): Are you a journalist or blogger researching air purity in critical care environments? Whether you are developing a story on... - [Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of LifeAire Systems Cited in Healthcare Purchasing News](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/kathryn-c-worrilow-ph-d-founder-and-ceo-of-lifeaire-systems-cited-in-healthcare-purchasing-news/): Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. , Founder and CEO, LifeAire Systems: Unfortunately, many current operating procedures designed to maintain room... - [Your Laboratory is Not as Clean as You Think](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/your-laboratory-is-not-as-clean-as-you-think/): Any IVF clinician, laboratory director or embryologists who has struggled with varying pregnancy rates understands the challenge in identifying its... - [LifeAire Participates in ASRM 2016](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/lifeaire-participates-in-asrm-2016/): As the only air purification system designed specifically for IVF, LifeAire Systems is expanding its product line with new innovations... - [LifeAire Systems Awarded Patent from Israel](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/lifeaire-systems-awarded-patent-from-israel/): Allentown, PA – LifeAire Systems Founder and CEO, Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. , announced that a patent has been... - [Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow Presents at S.C.A.R.B. Meeting](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-presents-at-s-c-a-r-b-meeting/): Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. , CEO and Founder of LifeAire Systems was the presenter at this month’s dinner and... - [LifeAire Systems Attends HAP Symposium in Lancaster, PA](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/lifeaire-systems-attends-hap-symposium-in-lancaster-pa/): LifeAire Systems presented its technology to approximately 300 patient safety and quality leaders at the Hospital & Health System Association... - [Multi-center study: Innovative Control of ambient air quality in multiple IVF laboratories is associated with statistically significant improvements in clinical outcomes - analysis of 5319 cycles.](https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/multi-center-study-innovative-control-of-ambient-air-quality-in-multiple-ivf-laboratories-is-associated-with-statistically-significant-improvements-in-clinical-outcomes-analysis-of-5319-cycles/): An independent multi-center peer-reviewed study published in Fertility and Sterility, Volume 106, Issue 3 Supplement, 2016, examining the impact of... - [Long Term Care Facilities Face Additional Financial Risk from Secondary Infections](https://lifeaire.com/2016/08/long-term-care-facilities-face-additional-financial-risk-from-secondary-infections/): The recent lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court against nursing home Alden Estates of Evanston, IL, raises questions of liability among... - [Mark L. Bye Joins LifeAire Systems Board of Directors](https://lifeaire.com/2016/08/mark-l-bye-joins-lifeaire-systems-board-of-directors/): Founder and CEO, Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. , has introduced Mark L. Bye, as the newest member of the... - [Happy World Embryologists Day!](https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/happy-world-embryologists-day/): World Embryologists Day was created to celebrate the gains in the field of reproductive medicine and to recognize the scientists... - [Nearby Fire No Match for LifeAire Systems – Fire Case Study](https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/nearby-fire-no-match-for-lifeaire-systems-fire-case-study/): Understanding that the quality of air is critical to the successful growth of human embryos within an In Vitro Fertilization... - [Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Asphalt Case Study](https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-asphalt-case-study/): Pathogens outside of a laboratory space can be as detrimental to human embryos as those within it. When the Naperville... - [Shining the Light on Air Systems to Cut Infections](https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/shining-the-light-on-air-systems-to-cut-infections/): A source of pathogenic bacteria that may be overlooked in environmental cleaning in healthcare facilities is the heating, ventilation and... - [Patient Dies from Mold Infection](https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/patient-dies-from-mold-infection/): A kidney transplant patient who contracted a fungal infection while at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh has died, becoming the fifth... - [Manageable Downtime. Significant Results – Retrofit Case Study](https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/manageable-downtime-significant-results-retrofit-case-study/): Installation of the LifeAire Systems’ technology is not limited to new construction. The Fertility Center in Grand Rapids, MI completed... - [LifeAire Technology Expands to China](https://lifeaire.com/2016/06/lifeaire-technology-expands-to-china/): LifeAire Systems is pleased to announce that their patented technology is now in operation at The Fertility Center at Fujian... - [APIC 43rd Annual Conference – June 11-13](https://lifeaire.com/2016/06/apic-43rd-annual-conference-june-11-13/): Attend APIC’s 43rd Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina June 11-13 2016 and join more than 5,000 attendees dedicated to... - [LifeAire Systems IP Portfolio Continues to Expand](https://lifeaire.com/2016/06/lifeaire-systems-ip-portfolio-continues-to-expand/): LifeAire Systems is pleased to announce that another patent has been issued for its unique technology. The Canadian Patent Office... - [LifeAire Technology Protects Top IVF Labs in U.S.](https://lifeaire.com/2016/05/lifeaire-technology-protects-top-ivf-labs-in-u-s/): LifeAire Systems is proud to report that FertilitySuccessRates. com has reported the top performing IVF Programs in the U. S. based on... - [Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day May 5th](https://lifeaire.com/2016/04/celebrate-world-hand-hygiene-day-may-5th/): #CleanHandsCount LifeAire Systems recognizes the important role that hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of dangerous infections. Hand hygiene... - [LifeAire Systems recognizes National Infertility Awareness Week](https://lifeaire.com/2016/04/lifeaire-systems-recognizes-national-infertility-awareness-week/): LifeAire Systems supports RESOLVE and the the National Infertility Association in recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week®, April 24th through April... - [Exciting Single Embryo Transfer Rates](https://lifeaire.com/2016/03/exciting-single-embryo-transfer-rates/): The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services in Farmington, CT announces single embryo transfer success rates. Click here to link to these exciting... - [References to Peer Reviewed Literature Regarding the Impact of Air Quality in IVF](https://lifeaire.com/2016/03/references-to-peer-reviewed-literature-regarding-the-impact-of-air-quality-in-ivf/): There are live links to much of the listed material. Please click the link below to read more: Click the... - [LifeAire’s new targets: hospitals, nursing homes, pharma](https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/lifeaires-new-targets-hospitals-nursing-homes-pharma/): By Jennifer Glose, February 29, 2016 – Lehigh Valley Business – While leaving Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township... - [LifeAire Systems – Question & Answer](https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/lifeaire-systems-question-answer/): Find out more about the LifeAire System. Learn how we support the entire process, from consideration of a system to... - [Map of LifeAire Protected Clinical Sites](https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/map-of-lifeaire-protected-clinical-sites/): LifeAire Systems continues to expand the application of its technology across the U. S. and beyond. Click here to view... - [Dr. Cihan Halicigil: Air Quality Control in Reproductive Laboratories — The Importance of Implementation, Measurement and Control](https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/dr-cihan-halicigil-air-quality-control-in-reproductive-laboratories-the-importance-of-implementation-measurement-and-control/): Blog post from Dr. Cihan Halicigil, Chief Embryologist, Carolinas Fertility Institute — A LifeAire-protected IVF program Creating an optimal environment... - [Congressman Charlie Dent meets with LifeAire](https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/congressman-charlie-dent-meets-with-lifeaire/): Scott Kraus of The Morning Call – Upper Macungie’s LifeAire Systems has demonstrated in peer-reviewed research that its locally produced... - [LifeAire Systems Expands its Intellectual Property Portfolio](https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/lifeaire-systems-expands-its-intellectual-property-portfolio/): LifeAire Systems is pleased to announce that its portfolio of patent protection has now expanded into China. “We are excited... - [Mike Magee presents at Fifth annual Southwest Embryology Summit](https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/mike-magee-presents-at-fifth-annual-southwest-embryology-summit/): The Southwest Embryology Summit is held early each year in Las Vegas, NV. Participants gather from across the country for... - [Cincinnati CBS Affiliate WKRC 12 features unique program available through The University of Cincinnati Center for Reproductive Health](https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/cincinnati-cbs-affiliate-wkrc-12-features-unique-program-available-through-the-university-of-cincinnati-center-for-reproductive-health/): CINCINNATI (Sheila Gray) — Doctors are better than ever before at helping couples having trouble starting families. Even so, the... - [Dr. Krystene DiPaola: Options available for couples struggling with infertility](https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/dr-krystene-dipaola-options-available-for-couples-struggling-with-infertility/): Blog post from Dr. Krystene DiPaola, UC Center for Reproductive Health — A LifeAire-protected IVF program. One of the most... - [UC Health reproductive doctors show how pure air can improve women’s chances of in vitro success](https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/uc-health-reproductive-doctors-show-how-pure-air-can-improve-womens-chances-of-in-vitro-success/): CINCINNATI: Mark Bowen and Gretchen MacKnight, WCPO Contributors: Doctors at the UC Health Center for Reproductive Health say their success... - [ABC Channel 10 Miami Features the LifeAire System at Conceptions Florida](https://lifeaire.com/2015/12/abc-channel-10-miami-features-the-lifeaire-system-at-conceptions-florida/): WPLC, the ABC affiliate in Miami, recently ran a story on how the LifeAire technology at Conceptions Florida is helping... - [LifeAire Systems and General Aire Systems Announce Strategic Distribution Agreement](https://lifeaire.com/2015/11/lifeaire-systems-and-general-aire-systems-announce-strategic-distribution-agreement/): Agreement Allows for Deeper Market Penetration of Revolutionary Air Purification Technology Lehigh Valley, PA (November 19, 2015) – LifeAire Systems,... - [LifeAire Systems shares expertise beyond realm of IVF](https://lifeaire.com/2015/06/lifeaire-systems-shares-expertise-beyond-realm-of-ivf/): POP City shares exciting news about LifeAire Systems. “People really don’t think about the air,” explains LifeAire Systems Founder and... - [LifeAire Systems in the news](https://lifeaire.com/2015/05/lifeaire-systems-in-the-news/): Kathryn C. Worrilow was director of the in vitro fertilization laboratory at Lehigh Valley Health Network in 1999 when she... - [LifeAire Systems Executive, Kathryn C. Worrilow, awarded iXchange “Innovation Award”!](https://lifeaire.com/2015/05/lifeaire-systems-executive-kathryn-c-worrilow-awarded-ixchange-innovation-award/): Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania handed out innovation awards to two Lehigh County businesses and an executive from... - [Keystone Edge features LifeAire Systems in Company Spotlight](https://lifeaire.com/2015/05/keystone-edge-features-lifeaire-systems-in-company-spotlight/): The human embryo is incredibly sensitive. Tiny changes in the air — dust, pathogens, bacteria — can impact the cells.... - [Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Recognizes Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D. as 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year!](https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/lehigh-valley-economic-development-corporation-recognizes-kathryn-c-worrilow-ph-d-as-2014-entrepreneur-of-the-year/): Katy C. Worrilow, Ph. D. , Founder and CEO of LifeAire Systems, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by... - [Big Names Share Successes, Failures at Wharton’s Startup UNconvention](https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/big-names-share-successes-failures-at-whartons-startup-unconvention/): February 28, 2015 – The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. and... - [LifeAire Cited in USA Today: The External Factors that Influence IVF Success Rates](https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/lifeaire-cited-in-usa-today-the-external-factors-that-influence-ivf-success-rates/): One out of every 6 couples have trouble getting pregnant or carrying a child to term, but innovative reproductive technologies... - [Newest Trend in Helping Infertile Couples Become Families](https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/newest-trend-in-helping-infertile-couples-become-families/): Cincinnati, OH – The average national pregnancy rates for in vitro fertilization still hover at less than 50 percent. But some... - [Advanced Air Purification Fertility Clinic Moves To Farmington, CT](https://lifeaire.com/2015/02/advanced-air-purification-fertility-clinic-moves-to-farmington-ct/): Farmington, CT – One of the country’s few fertility clinics to use an advanced air purification system has opened in town. The... - [LifeAire Systems to be Honored at May 7th iXchange Event](https://lifeaire.com/2015/02/lifeaire-systems-to-be-honored-at-may-7th-ixchange-event/): Lehigh Valley, PA The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the winners of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Innovation... - [LifeAire Systems Participates in Arab Health 2015](https://lifeaire.com/2015/02/lifeaire-systems-participates-in-arab-health-2015/): Dubai, United Arab Emirates (February 3, 2015) – LifeAire Systems was one of ten Pennsylvania companies selected to participate in... - [Keystone Edge announces 18 Pennsylvania companies to watch in 2015!](https://lifeaire.com/2015/01/keystone-edge-announces-18-pennsylvania-companies-to-watch-in-2015/): Lehigh Valley, PA (January 23, 2015) Keystone Edge has selected LifeAire Systems as one of “18 Pennsylvania Companies to Watch in... - [Southwest Embryology Summit (SWES) January 3 – 4, 2015](https://lifeaire.com/2015/01/southwest-embryology-summit-swes-january-3-4-2015/): Las Vegas, NV (January 5, 2015) The 4th SWES was held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. LifeAire Systems... - [Hartford’s WFSB-CBS features LifeAire on Better Connecticut](https://lifeaire.com/2014/12/hartfords-wfsb-cbs-features-lifeaire-on-better-connecticut/): Farmington, Connecticut (December 11, 2014) – Hartford’s CBS affiliate, WFSB, has featured LifeAire Systems in their popular variety and lifestyles program... - [LifeAire Systems Announces Dramatic Increases In Clinical Pregnancy Rates Through In Vitro Fertilization As a Result of Revolutionary New Technology](https://lifeaire.com/2014/10/lifeaire-systems-announces-dramatic-increases-in-clinical-pregnancy-rates-through-in-vitro-fertilization-as-a-result-of-revolutionary-new-technology/): Data shows direct correlation between quality of the ambient air and clinical outcomes – technology promising in all critical care... - [LifeAire Named “Lehigh Valley Business of The Year Finalist”](https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/lifeaire-named-lehigh-valley-business-of-the-year-finalist/): Allentown, PA (September 23, 2014) – LifeAire Systems, LLC has been named a finalist in the Emerging Business of the... - [Cleaner Air Boosts Fertility Rates at UC West Chester](https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/cleaner-air-boosts-fertility-rates-at-uc-west-chester/): Doctors say it is something in the air that’s helping infertile couples conceive at West Chester Hospital. Ever since the... - [Statistically significant improvements in clinical outcomes using engineered molecular media and genomically modeled ultraviolet light for comprehensive control of Ambient Air (AA) quality.](https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/statistically-significant-improvements-in-clinical-outcomes-using-engineered-molecular-media-and-genomically-modeled-ultraviolet-light-for-comprehensive-control-of-ambient-air-aa-quality/): A peer-reviewed conference abstract published in Fertility and Sterility, Volume 102, 2014, examining the impact of LifeAire's Aire~IVF air purification... - [International Audience Attends Webinar Presentation by Kathryn C. Worrilow – “Take Control: Own your IVF Laboratory Environment”](https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/international-audience-attends-webinar-presentation-by-kathryn-c-worrilow-take-control-own-your-ivf-laboratory-environment/): Allentown, PA (September 10, 2014) An attentive international audience attended a one-hour webinar featuring LifeAire Systems founder Kathryn C. Worrilow,... - [Airborne Pathogen Data From LifeAire Founder Kathryn C. Worrilow Shared at International Conference](https://lifeaire.com/2014/08/airborne-pathogen-data-from-lifeaire-founder-kathryn-c-worrilow-shared-at-international-conference/): Indore, India (August 10, 2014). LifeAire founder Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. was honored to receive an invitation to serve... - [LifeAire Systems Founder Addresses New York Metropolitan Embryologist Society](https://lifeaire.com/2014/07/lifeaire-systems-founder-addresses-new-york-metropolitan-embryologist-society/): New York, NY (June 17, 2014) – LifeAire Systems founder Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph. D. , addressed the New York... - [Embryos Protected From Smoke at Naperville Fertility Center](https://lifeaire.com/2014/07/embryos-protected-from-smoke-at-naperville-fertility-center/): Fire guts nearby restaurant –LifeAire System installation locks out the danger Naperville, IL (July 6, 2014) – A devastating restaurant... - [Lehigh Valley Company Debuts In-Vitro Technology at New York Lab](https://lifeaire.com/2014/06/lehigh-valley-company-debuts-in-vitro-technology-at-new-york-lab/): Download article here. A new In Vitro fertilization laboratory has opened in New York and is highlighting the air purification technology developed by... - [Leading In Vitro Fertilization Lab Now Featuring LifeAire Systems Technology](https://lifeaire.com/2014/06/leading-in-vitro-fertilization-lab-now-featuring-lifeaire-systems-technology/): Gold Coast IVF, long recognized for its leading rates in successful pregnancies and live births under the guidance of renowned... # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2026-03-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/podcasts/ - Published: 2026-02-04 - Modified: 2026-04-30 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/conference/ - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2025-06-25 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-lifeline-generic-use/ - Published: 2025-06-03 - Modified: 2026-06-03 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/awards/ - Published: 2025-02-19 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-in-room-modular-unit-irmu/ - Published: 2023-10-04 - Modified: 2025-03-26 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/air-purification-for-seniors-housing/ - Published: 2023-09-29 - Modified: 2025-04-02 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/the-lifeaire-difference-for-ivf/ - Published: 2023-01-26 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/resources/ - Published: 2022-11-17 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/ivf/ - Published: 2022-05-06 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/blog/ - Published: 2022-04-18 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/the-lifeaire-difference/ - Published: 2022-04-18 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/contact/ - Published: 2022-04-18 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/testimonials-about-lifeaire/ - Published: 2022-04-18 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/air-guarantee/ - Published: 2022-04-18 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/lifeaire-story/ - Published: 2022-04-18 - Modified: 2026-07-06 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/advisors/ - Published: 2022-04-15 - Modified: 2026-07-06 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/leadership/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/technical-support/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/air-quality-consultation/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-design/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/life-sciences/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-ivf/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-lsx-life-science/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-ltc/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-purity/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-voc/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-biolite/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-biomid/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-lifeline/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/ip/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/lifeaire-center-of-excellence-customer-locations/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/hospitals/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/long-term-care/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/air-purification-for-dentists-and-dental-practices/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/commercial/ - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/covid-19-remediation-for-healthcare-long-term-care-ivf-life-science/ - Published: 2022-04-09 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/aire-hcx/ - Published: 2022-04-08 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/ - Published: 2022-04-08 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/products/ ## Posts - Published: 2026-06-30 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/06/how-lifeaire-and-hepa-work-together/ - Published: 2026-06-03 - Modified: 2026-06-03 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/06/lifeaire-systems-named-industry-partner-pa-innnovation-program/ - Published: 2026-04-27 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/04/lifeaire-systems-wins-silver-in-2026-edison-award-for-innovation-in-infection-resistant-care-environments/ - Published: 2026-01-29 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/01/aire-irmu-voc-removal-testing-data/ Independent third-party testing data documenting the volatile organic compound removal performance of the LifeAire Aire~IRMU In-Room Modular Air Purification Unit. The Aire~IRMU delivers LifeAire's proven multi-stage purification technology — including molecular media VOC neutralization, UV pathogen kill, and HEPA filtration — in a compact, plug-and-play format requiring no HVAC integration. This testing data validates the VOC remediation capability of the Aire~IRMU for facilities and clinical environments where in-duct systems are not practical, including patient rooms, clinic spaces, senior living environments, and IVF laboratories. Published by LifeAire Systems, January 2026. - Published: 2026-01-29 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/01/lifeaire-systems-protected-14-patient-rooms-over-12-months-and-delivered-2-3m-in-savings/ A LifeAire Systems case summary presenting the financial and clinical outcomes from a 12-month air purification study conducted at St. Luke's University Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania. LifeAire's advanced air purification system was installed in a 14-room medical-surgical unit and compared against a matched HEPA-only control unit across 8,255 patients. Documented outcomes included a 99.99% reduction in viable airborne pathogens, a 97% reduction in surface pathogens, a 39.5% reduction in patient length of stay, a trending reduction in hospital-acquired infections, and $2.3 million in total documented savings in a single year from a system costing less than $125,000 fully installed. The underlying peer-reviewed data was published in the journal Surgery, September 2020. Published by LifeAire Systems, January 2026. - Published: 2026-01-29 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/01/lifeaire-systems-protected-memory-support-floor-over-15-months-and-delivered-39-6-reduction-in-facility-acquired-infections/ A LifeAire Systems case summary presenting key outcomes from the 15-month IRB-approved study of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology in a memory support long-term care facility. The study compared a LifeAire-protected floor with a HEPA-only control floor in the same facility. Documented outcomes in the LifeAire-protected unit included an 89.1% reduction in airborne pathogens, an 88.9% reduction in surface pathogens, a 39.6% reduction in facility-acquired infections, and a 47% reduction in staff call-outs. The findings demonstrate that continuous air purification delivers measurable improvements in resident health, staff wellbeing, and facility economics in long-term care and memory support environments. The underlying peer-reviewed data was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, 2023. Published by LifeAire Systems, January 2026. - Published: 2026-01-29 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/01/unseen-adversaries-the-critical-impact-of-airborne-pathogens-on-healthcare-safety-and-economics/ A LifeAire Systems white paper examining the critical impact of airborne pathogens on healthcare safety and economics. The paper reviews the $28.4 billion annual cost of healthcare-associated infections in the United States, the limitations of HEPA filtration as a capture-only strategy that does not neutralize pathogens or eliminate VOCs, and the paradigm shift represented by ASHRAE 241: Control of Infectious Aerosols — which establishes new standards for single-pass pathogen inactivation that LifeAire's technology meets and surpasses. The paper presents comparative environmental data showing 1,778 cfu/m3 viable biological pathogens and 1,372 ppb chemical contamination in HEPA-only clinical environments versus less than 1 cfu/m3 biological and less than 100 ppb chemical in HEPA plus LifeAire-purified environments. Includes study design details from the St. Luke's Allentown 12-month hospital study, long-term care outcomes, and ASHRAE publication references. Published by LifeAire Systems, 2026. - Published: 2026-01-23 - Modified: 2026-05-21 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2026/01/pa-senate-democratic-caucus-policy-committee-hearing-clean-air-water/ - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2025/10/isopropyl-alcohol-infiltration-in-modern-ivf-labs/ A peer-reviewed poster abstract presented at the ASRM Annual Scientific Congress, October 2024, examining isopropyl alcohol infiltration as a persistent airborne toxin in modern IVF laboratories. Isopropyl alcohol is widely used as a disinfectant in clinical and laboratory environments and generates airborne VOC contamination that can infiltrate IVF incubator environments and culture media. The study reviews the persistence of IPA in the IVF laboratory air environment and its potential impact on embryo culture conditions and outcomes, contributing to the growing evidence base for maintaining VOC levels well below current clinical thresholds in fertility medicine. Presented at ASRM Annual Scientific Congress, October 2024. Authors: Orsolini, M.; Schenkman, E.; Russack, J.; Huynh, H.; Schust, D.; Raburn, D.; Worrilow, K.C.; Fox, J.T. - Published: 2025-06-26 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2025/06/in-vivo-gamete-toxicology-in-the-context-of-in-vitro-fertilization-a-narrative-review/ A peer-reviewed narrative review published in F&S Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2025, examining the role of environmental toxicology in impairing in vivo fertility and gamete quality prior to IVF treatment. The review evaluates how pre-IVF exposure to environmental contaminants — including heavy metals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), persistent organic pollutants, and airborne contaminants including VOCs — may impair gamete potential and downstream IVF success rates. The authors provide a comprehensive reference of toxicological exposures for IVF clinicians, drawing on in vitro, animal, and human correlative data to identify potential causative mechanisms and strengthen the case for routine patient toxicological risk assessment before IVF treatment. Published in F&S Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.xfnr.2025.100090. Authors: Orsolini, M.; Russack, J.; Huynh, H.; Raburn, D.; Fox, J.; Schust, D. - Published: 2025-04-04 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2025/04/lifeaire-systems-wins-2025-edison-award/ - Published: 2025-01-16 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2025/01/predicting-airborne-volatile-organic-compound-transport-in-highly-sensitive-in-vitro-processes-and-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing-facilities-with-kinetic-models/ A peer-reviewed study published in Applied In Vitro Toxicology, Volume 11, Issue 4, 2025, presenting kinetic models for predicting the transport of airborne volatile organic compounds into cell culture systems in highly sensitive in vitro processes and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Building on prior equilibrium partitioning modeling work, this study addresses a fundamental knowledge gap regarding the rate of VOC partitioning into cell cultures — critical for understanding how airborne contamination affects both IVF embryo culture outcomes and cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. The models demonstrate how VOC transport rates from ambient air into culture media can be predicted and managed, with direct implications for air quality standards in IVF laboratories and biopharmaceutical cleanrooms. Published in Applied In Vitro Toxicology, Volume 11, Issue 4, 2025. Authors: Russack, J.S.; Fox, J.T.; Huynh, H.T.; Worrilow, K.C.; Brown, D.G. - Published: 2024-08-07 - Modified: 2026-05-21 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2024/08/embracing-the-future-of-air-quality/ - Published: 2024-07-02 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2024/07/low-level-volatile-organic-compounds-disrupt-embryo-morphokinetics-and-development-in-murine-preimplantation-embryos/ A peer-reviewed poster abstract published in Fertility and Sterility, October 2024, examining the impact of low-level volatile organic compounds on embryo morphokinetics and development in murine preimplantation embryos. Current IVF guidelines recommend maintaining VOC levels between 400 and 800 ppb, yet this study presents emerging evidence that VOCs below that threshold can adversely affect specific metrics of embryogenesis. Using time-lapse analysis, the study assessed the impact of low-level VOC exposure on developmental timing across multiple embryo stages. The findings strengthen the scientific rationale for maintaining VOC concentrations well below current clinical thresholds in IVF laboratory environments. Published in Fertility and Sterility, October 2024. Authors: Orsolini, M.; Schenkman, E.; Russack, J.S.; Huynh, H.T.; Schust, D.J.; Worrilow, K.C.; Fox, J.T. - Published: 2024-04-30 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2024/04/cutting-costs-in-long-term-care-facilities/ Replacing air filtration with air purification can eradicate over 99% of airborne pathogens, saving lives while cutting costs in long-term care facilities. - Published: 2024-04-25 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2024/04/mastering-clinical-embryology-good-practice-clinical-biology-assisted-reproductive-technologies-and-advanced-laboratory-skills/ A peer-reviewed textbook chapter published in Mastering Clinical Embryology: Good Practice, Clinical Biology, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, and Advanced Laboratory Skills (CRC Press, March 2024). Chapter 2, authored by Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow and Alicia R. Urrutia of LifeAire Systems, examines the relationship between IVF cell culture environments, volatile organic compound contamination, and air quality management in assisted reproductive technology laboratories. The chapter reviews the scientific evidence for VOC impact on embryo development, the mechanisms by which airborne chemical contaminants infiltrate culture media and affect preimplantation embryos, and the clinical rationale for comprehensive air quality control as a standard of practice in modern IVF programs. Published in CRC Press, March 2024. Authors: Worrilow, K.C.; Urrutia, A.R. - Published: 2024-03-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2024/03/bipartisan-commission-on-biodefense/ Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense Public Meeting Masters of the Air: Overcoming Airborne Pathogens Indoors - Published: 2023-11-29 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/11/bi-polar-ionization-air-purification-systems-and-ashrae-standard-241/ Achieving compliance with Standard 241—and protecting building occupants from contagious contaminants like COVID-19—takes more than a BPI air cleaning system. Read on to learn why BPI solutions must be enhanced with additional air purification technologies to safeguard occupants and enable compliance with the new standard. - Published: 2023-10-18 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/10/the-clinical-and-environmental-effects-of-an-advanced-air-purification-technology-in-multiple-healthcare-settings/ A peer-reviewed study published in Science and Technology for the Built Environment examining the clinical and environmental effects of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology across multiple healthcare settings — an acute care hospital and a long-term care facility. The study synthesizes environmental and clinical outcome data from both settings, demonstrating that LifeAire's multi-stage system, designed to inactivate the genetic material of all airborne pathogens and remediate volatile organic compounds, produced consistent, measurable improvements across both facility types. Originally presented at the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Toronto. Published in Science and Technology for the Built Environment, Volume 29, Issue 9, October 2023. DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2023.2266349. Authors: Urrutia, A.R.; Stawicki, S.P.; Kimble, C.N.; Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2023-10-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/10/lifeaire-showcased-at-43rd-annual-pa-aviation-conference/ LifeAire was proud to be a featured topic and guest presenter at the 43rd Annual PA Aviation Conference in Bethlehem, PA, hosted by Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA). - Published: 2023-07-31 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/07/lehigh-valleys-lifeaire-systems-getting-stuff-done-at-new-international-airport-terminal-opening/ This standard, “establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations”. The key driver for the development of Standard 241 was “discussion between ASHRAE and the White House COVID-19 Response Team about the need for new and better IAQ (indoor air quality) standards. ASHRAE was encouraged to take the lead in developing a new standard for control of airborne pathogens.” - Published: 2023-07-28 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/07/ashrae-releases-standard-241-for-controlling-infectious-aerosols/ This standard, “establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations”. The key driver for the development of Standard 241 was “discussion between ASHRAE and the White House COVID-19 Response Team about the need for new and better IAQ (indoor air quality) standards. ASHRAE was encouraged to take the lead in developing a new standard for control of airborne pathogens.” - Published: 2023-07-15 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/07/lifeaire-proudly-continues-support-of-academic-international-medicine-conference-aim2023/ LifeAire is proud to again be supporting the Academic International Medicine Congress #AIM2023, synergizing for better global future! Pictured are Chuck Kimble, LifeAire Systems, and Stanislaw P. Stawicki MD MBA, Chair, Dept. of Research & Innovation, St Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. - Published: 2023-07-15 - Modified: 2026-07-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/07/clean-room-technology-in-art-clinics/ A practical reference book on clean room technology in assisted reproductive technology clinics, co-authored by Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of LifeAire Systems, alongside Sandro C. Esteves and Alex C. Varghese. The book addresses the design, implementation, and management of controlled environments in IVF and ART laboratories, with coverage of air quality standards, VOC contamination control, particulate management, and the environmental factors that directly influence embryo culture outcomes and clinical success rates. Drawing on Dr. Worrilow's more than 20 years of IVF laboratory directorship and her foundational research into the impact of ambient air on human embryogenesis, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for embryologists, laboratory directors, and ART clinic administrators seeking to optimize their facility's environmental standard. Published via Amazon. Authors: Esteves, S.C.; Varghese, A.C.; Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2023-07-15 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/07/clinical-and-economic-outcomes-from-the-installation-of-an-advanced-air-purification-technology-in-a-long-term-care-facility/ A peer-reviewed short commentary published in the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine examining the clinical and economic outcomes of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology in a long-term care facility over 15 months. The study compared LifeAire's multi-stage system — combining VOC filtration, high-dose UV germicidal irradiation, and HEPA filtration — against standard HEPA filtration in a memory support unit. Documented outcomes included a 98.83% reduction in airborne pathogens, an 89.88% reduction in VOC levels, a 39.6% reduction in facility-acquired infections, and a 47% reduction in staff call-outs. The findings demonstrate meaningful improvements in resident wellness, safety, and facility economics. Published in Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, July 2023. DOI: 10.24966/GGM-8662/100177. Authors: Urrutia, A.R.; Eid, S.; Bock, K.A.; Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2023-07-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/07/how-large-indoor-venues-are-replacing-filtration-with-purification-to-improve-air-quality-and-reduce-energy-costs/ The pandemic put a spotlight on just how important it is for commercial buildings, airports, sports venues, and other large public facilities to ensure safe indoor air quality. Recently, new air quality standards from ASHRAE (new Standard 241) and others have been introduced to protect occupants more effectively from COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens. - Published: 2023-06-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/06/canadian-wildfire-smoke-please-stay-safe/ Air quality is in the news again - the result of the horrific wildfire in Canada spreading smoke and hazardous particles across the eastern United States. Air quality alerts are active all along the coast from New Hampshire down to South Carolina, and beyond, prompting all, in particular, those with respiratory sensitivities to take precautions and remain indoors as much as possible. - Published: 2023-05-09 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/05/new-study-shows-air-purification-positively-impacting-senior-housing-resident-quality-of-life/ Maintaining a safe and healthy environment is of utmost importance in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) where vulnerable residents require constant care. These facilities have long been grappling with the challenge of reducing infectious pathogens to improve resident well-being. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant threat to LTC residents, with many of these infections originating from airborne sources. - Published: 2023-05-03 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/05/the-effects-of-an-advanced-air-purification-technology-on-environmental-and-clinical-outcomes-in-a-long-term-care-facility/ A peer-reviewed, IRB-approved study examining the impact of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology on environmental and clinical outcomes in a long-term care memory support facility over a 15-month period. 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. Documented outcomes in the LifeAire-protected unit included an 89.1% reduction in airborne pathogens, an 88.9% reduction in surface pathogens, a 39.6% reduction in facility-acquired infections, and a 47% reduction in staff call-outs. The findings confirm that advanced air purification delivers measurable improvements in both clinical outcomes and operational performance in long-term care environments. Published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 78, Issue 12, 2023. Authors: Urrutia, A.R.; Schlener, S.D.; Eid, S.; Bock, K.A.; Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2023-03-15 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/03/proven-impact-of-an-advanced-air-purification-system-in-the-reduction-of-infectious-airborne-and-surface-pathogens-concomitant-reduction-of-hospital-acquired-infections-and-length-of-stay-and-improv/ A peer-reviewed, IRB-approved operational clinical study examining the impact of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology on airborne and surface pathogen burden, hospital-acquired infection rates, patient length of stay, and healthcare economics. Conducted at St. Luke's University Health Network, the study compared a LifeAire-protected unit with a HEPA-only control unit over 12 months across 8,255 patients. Documented outcomes in the protected unit included a 99.99% reduction in viable airborne pathogens, a 97% reduction in surface pathogens, a 30% reduction in hospital-acquired infections, a 39% reduction in patient length of stay, and a 23% improvement in per-bed economics. Published in the Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, March 2023. - Published: 2023-02-02 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/02/time-to-throw-away-those-masks-and-embrace-air-quality/ - Published: 2023-01-15 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2023/01/the-positive-impact-of-a-novel-air-purification-technology-on-environmental-and-clinical-outcomes/ A peer-reviewed conference abstract examining the impact of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology on environmental and clinical outcomes in a long-term care facility. The study deployed LifeAire's system in a memory support unit and compared environmental and clinical metrics against a HEPA-only control unit on the same floor. The technology, designed to destroy the DNA and RNA of all bacteria, fungi, and viruses on a single pass while also remediating volatile organic compounds, produced measurable improvements in airborne and surface pathogen burden, facility-acquired infection rates, and staff absenteeism. Published in Innovation in Aging, Volume 5, Supplement 1, December 2021. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting. Authors: Schlener, S.D.; Urrutia, A.R.; Worrilow, K.C.; Bock, K. - Published: 2022-11-16 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/11/alcs-and-pchs-in-georgia-can-leverage-state-grant-funding/ - Published: 2022-11-04 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/11/2022-dinner-by-starlight/ - Published: 2022-11-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/11/new-air-quality-research-published-in-rbmo/ Just Published - New Article in Reproductive BioMedicine Online (RBMO) from the LifeAire Team. Can volatile organic compounds (VOC) be modelled in an IVF clinical setting? - Published: 2022-09-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/09/hygeia-ivf-embryogenesis-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/ - Published: 2022-07-25 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/07/pennsylvania-senior-care-centers-rising-to-the-challenge-through-the-pandemic-and-beyond/ - Published: 2022-07-02 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/07/the-economic-and-workforce-implications-of-facility-acquired-infections/ A conference presentation by Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of LifeAire Systems, delivered at the LeadingAge Fall Financial Conference. The presentation examines the economic and workforce implications of facility-acquired infections in long-term care environments, addressing the financial burden of HAIs on facility operations, the impact of staff absenteeism driven by airborne pathogen exposure, and the return on investment case for advanced air purification as a proactive infection control strategy. Drawing on LifeAire's peer-reviewed clinical evidence from long-term care settings — including a 39.6% reduction in facility-acquired infections and a 47% reduction in staff call-outs — the presentation makes the financial and operational case for comprehensive airborne pathogen remediation in senior living and memory care environments. Presented at the LeadingAge Fall Financial Conference, 2023. Author: Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2022-06-20 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/06/talking-lab-air-with-dr-kathryn-worrilow-international-ivf-initiative-podcast/ - Published: 2022-06-15 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/06/the-effects-of-air-purification-technology-on-environmental-and-clinical-metrics-in-two-healthcare-settings/ A peer-reviewed, IRB-approved post-hoc synthesis of two independent clinical studies examining the impact of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology on environmental and clinical metrics in two healthcare settings: an acute care hospital medical-surgical floor and a long-term care memory support unit. Both facilities showed significant reductions in airborne and surface bacterial and fungal pathogens and VOC levels. The hospital demonstrated a 39.5% reduction in patient length of stay and 23% cost savings. The long-term care facility showed a 39.6% reduction in facility-acquired infections and a 47% reduction in staff call-outs. Published in ASHRAE Transactions, Volume 128, Part 2, June 2022. Authors: Worrilow, K.C.; Stawicki, S.P.; Schlener, S.D.; Urrutia, A.R.; Kimble, C.N. - Published: 2022-05-27 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/05/lifeaire-returns-to-interphex-2022-for-panel-discussion-on-advancements-in-cell-and-gene-therapy/ - Published: 2022-05-16 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/05/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. - Published: 2022-05-13 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/05/lifeaire-named-outstanding-business-partner/ - Published: 2022-04-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/04/lifeaire-systems-recognized-as-valuable-contributor-to-lehigh-valley-business/ - Published: 2022-04-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/04/experience-with-in-vitro-fertilization-clinics-raises-strong-warnings-on-cell-culture-processing-air-purification/ - Published: 2022-04-07 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/04/abe-is-the-first-airport-to-select-lifeaire-systems-for-mitigation-of-airborne-pathogens/ - Published: 2022-02-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/02/phoebe-allentown-health-care-center-first-long-term-community-to-use-lifeaire-systems/ - Published: 2022-01-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2022/01/lifeaire-lehigh-valley-rising-episode-5/ - Published: 2021-12-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/12/pa-congresswoman-susan-wild-tours-st-lukes-allentown-campus-with-lifeaire-ceo-dr-kathryn-worrilow-and-her-team/ - Published: 2021-12-20 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/12/https-www-fertilityanswers-com/ - Published: 2021-12-09 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/12/https-www-carolinasfertilityinstitute-com/ - Published: 2021-10-10 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/10/reduced-fais-and-staff-call-outs/ 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. - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/09/davies-fertility-and-ivf-specialists-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/ - Published: 2021-06-21 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/06/effectiveness-of-germicidal-ultraviolet-light-to-inactivate-coronavirus-on-personal-protective-equipment-to-reduce-nosocomial-transmission/ A peer-reviewed laboratory study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology examining the effectiveness of germicidal ultraviolet light to inactivate human coronaviruses on N95 respirators, supporting safe PPE reuse. Researchers tested two commercially available portable GUV devices — including a LifeAire Systems unit — against three coronaviruses: HCoV-229E, HCoV-OC43, and SARS-CoV-2. GUV treatment achieved average viral titer reductions of 5-log for HCoV-229E, 3-log for HCoV-OC43, and 5-log for SARS-CoV-2 on respirator surfaces. The findings confirm that LifeAire's GUV technology is effective at decontaminating N95 respirators from human coronaviruses, supporting its potential to reduce nosocomial transmission. Published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, June 2021. Authors: Camargo, C.; Lupien, A.; McIntosh, F.; Menzies, D.; Behr, M.A.; Sagan, S.M. - Published: 2021-06-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/06/lifeaire-systems-air-purification-technology-protecting-ben-franklin-techventures-against-covid-19/ - Published: 2021-06-07 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/06/dr-kathryn-worrilow-recognized-with-2021-alumnae-achievement-award/ - Published: 2021-05-21 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/lifeaires-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-joins-iwbi-health-equity-advisory-to-advance-health-equity-worldwide/ - Published: 2021-05-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/novel-in-line-gas-filter-demonstrates-improved-blastocyst-development-and-extended-service-life-a-multi-center-study/ An independent multicenter prospective randomized trial published in Fertility and Sterility comparing blastocyst development outcomes using two commercially available in-line gas filters for IVF incubators across four independent laboratories over a six-month period. The study compared the Aire~LifeLine in-line gas filter against the CODA Xtra filter, with pronuclear embryos cultured to Days 5 and 6 using laboratory-specific protocols. Results demonstrated improved blastocyst development rates with the Aire~LifeLine, as well as extended filter service life. The study provides independent, third-party evidence supporting the clinical effectiveness of the Aire~LifeLine for IVF incubator gas filtration. Published in Fertility and Sterility, 2021. Authors: Alouf, C.A.; Milette, B.; Chang, T.A.; Degelos, S.; Celia, G. - Published: 2021-05-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/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. - Published: 2021-05-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/05/economic-effects-of-air-purification-technology-on-healthcare-acquired-infection-costs-a-study-of-simulated-implementation-across-low-and-middle-income-regions-of-the-globe/ A peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Academic Medicine examining the economic effects of advanced air purification technology on healthcare-acquired infection costs through simulated implementation across low- and middle-income regions of the globe. The study models the potential financial impact of deploying LifeAire-class air purification technology in healthcare facilities across diverse economic contexts, demonstrating the broader global applicability of the infection control and cost reduction outcomes documented in U.S.-based clinical studies. Published in International Journal of Academic Medicine, Volume 7, 2021, pages 285-286. Authors: Kelley, K.C.; Schlener, S.D.; Levicoff, L.; Stawicki, S.P. - Published: 2021-02-26 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/02/air-purification-technologies-overview-interview-with-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow/ - Published: 2021-02-10 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/02/webinar-lifeaires-transformational-technology-and-a-paradigm-shift-in-ivf-and-healthcare/ - Published: 2021-01-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2021/01/wolf-administration-highlights-revolutionary-air-filtration-system/ - Published: 2020-12-20 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/12/g-con-manufacturing-advances-strategic-partnership-with-lifeaire-systems/ - Published: 2020-11-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/11/lifeaire-systems-and-nextgen-lifelabs-partner/ - Published: 2020-11-02 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/11/lifeaire-discusses-novel-modelling-of-vocs-in-the-ivf-laboratory-at-arcs-quality-management-conference/ - Published: 2020-09-29 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/st-lukes-university-health-network-publishes-study-on-the-impact-of-lifeaire-systems-technology/ - Published: 2020-09-29 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/https-www-infertilityalabama-com/ - Published: 2020-09-21 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/join-international-society-for-pharmaceutical-engineering-ispe-for-virtual-webinar-on-the-transformational-air-purification-technology-and-paradigm/ - Published: 2020-09-16 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/the-quest-for-cleaner-hospital-air/ - Published: 2020-09-09 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/colorado-ivf-facility-protected-from-wildfire-smoke-by-lifeaire-systems/ - Published: 2020-09-02 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/09/the-impact-of-comprehensive-air-purification-on-patient-duration-of-stay-discharge-outcomes-and-health-care-economics-a-retrospective-cohort-study/ A peer-reviewed, IRB-approved retrospective cohort study examining the impact of comprehensive air purification on patient length of stay, discharge outcomes, and healthcare economics at St. Luke's University Health Network. The study compared 8,255 patients across a LifeAire-protected medical-surgical unit and a HEPA-only control unit over 12 months. Documented outcomes in the LifeAire-protected unit included a 39.5% reduction in patient length of stay, improved discharge metrics, and 23% cost savings per patient bed. The study confirms a direct relationship between advanced air purification and measurable improvements in both clinical and economic hospital performance. Published in Surgery, September 2020. Authors: Stawicki, S.P.; Wolfe, S.; Brisendine, C.; Eid, S.; Zangari, M.; Ford, F.; Snyder, B.; Moyer, W.; Levicoff, L.; Burfeind, W.R. - Published: 2020-08-13 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/08/lifeaires-technology-purifies-air-at-st-lukes-allentown-hospital/ - Published: 2020-08-12 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/08/lifeaire-joins-panel-at-interphex-2020/ - Published: 2020-07-21 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/07/https-lifeaire-com-2020-07-first-european-installation-at-kings-fertility-uk/ - Published: 2020-07-06 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/07/how-dentists-are-cautiously-emerging-from-the-covid-19-crisis/ - Published: 2020-05-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/05/the-impact-of-comprehensive-and-live-air-purification-on-health-resource-utilization-hru/ A conference abstract presented at the Academic Surgical Congress examining the impact of comprehensive and live air purification on health resource utilization in an acute care hospital setting. The abstract presents findings from the St. Luke's University Health Network research team — the same team whose full 12-month retrospective cohort study of 8,255 patients was subsequently published in the journal Surgery in September 2020. The data examines the relationship between advanced air purification and measurable improvements in patient length of stay, discharge outcomes, and healthcare economics. Presented at the Academic Surgical Congress, 2020. Authors: Wolfe, S.; Brisendine, C.; Levicoff, L.; Eid, S.; Zangari, M.; Ford, F.; Snyder, B.; Moyer, W.; Stawicki, S.P. - Published: 2020-05-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/05/local-air-filtration-company-uses-proprietary-technology-to-sterilize-the-air-that-might-be-critical-in-fighting-covid-19/ - Published: 2020-04-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/04/local-penn-staters-participate-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/ - Published: 2020-04-07 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2020/04/dr-kathryn-worrilow-speaks-covid-19-at-the-hill-school/ - Published: 2019-10-28 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/10/lifeaires-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-joins-crew-network-panel-discussion-in-lehigh-valley/ - Published: 2019-09-17 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/09/car-t-cell-advancements-how-are-gene-cell-therapies-benefiting-from-technology-designed-for-ivf-clinics/ - Published: 2019-09-06 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/09/https-www-albrechtwomenscare-com/ - Published: 2019-08-29 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/08/http-www-goldcoastivf-com/ - Published: 2019-08-07 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/08/lifeaire-brings-air-purity-to-critical-care-medical-environments-worldwide/ - Published: 2019-08-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/08/https-anovafertility-com/ - Published: 2019-07-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/07/cars/ - Published: 2019-06-20 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/06/lifeaire-to-present-at-european-human-reproduction-conference/ - Published: 2019-06-10 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/06/conceptions-florida-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/ - Published: 2019-05-21 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/dominion-fertility-endocrinology-recognized-as-a-lifeaire-center-of-excellence/ - Published: 2019-05-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/modeling-of-airborne-embryonic-volatile-compounds-vocs-in-the-ivf-culture-environment-their-concomitant-cytotoxic-concentration-within-the-growth-media-and-embryo/ A peer-reviewed conference abstract published in Fertility and Sterility, Volume 112, Issue 3, presenting early modeling research on the behavior of airborne volatile organic compounds in IVF culture environments. Using equilibrium partitioning models, the study demonstrates how airborne VOCs partition from the air phase through the oil cover layer into water-based culture media and into or onto the embryo itself, reaching cytotoxic concentrations even at low ambient air concentrations. Seven VOCs — including acrolein, formaldehyde, phenol, toluene, acetaldehyde, ethanol, and isopropanol — were identified as of particular concern to embryologists and clinicians. This conference abstract preceded the full peer-reviewed publication in Reproductive BioMedicine Online in 2022. Published in Fertility and Sterility, 2019; 112(3):E122-E123. Authors: Worrilow, K.C.; Urrutia, A.R.; Huynh, H.T.; Fox, J.T. - Published: 2019-05-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/the-effects-of-air-purification-technology-on-clinical-and-economic-outcomes/ A conference presentation delivered at the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2019, examining the effects of LifeAire's advanced air purification technology on clinical and economic outcomes in an acute care hospital setting. The presentation represents early findings from the St. Luke's University Health Network research program that culminated in the full 12-month retrospective cohort study of 8,255 patients published in the journal Surgery in September 2020, documenting a 39.5% reduction in patient length of stay, trending reduction in HAIs, and 23% improvement in per-bed economics. Presented at the Keystone Chapter, American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2019. - Published: 2019-05-13 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/05/lifeaire-announces-strategic-partnership-with-financing-firm-to-make-pure-air-even-more-accessible/ - Published: 2019-04-17 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/04/airborne-pathogens-a-topic-of-increasing-interest-at-life-science-conference-as-lifeaire-sheds-light-on-impact-to-gene-cell-culture-environments/ - Published: 2019-03-20 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/03/comprehensive-and-live-air-purification-as-a-key-environmental-clinical-and-patient-safety-factor-a-prospective-evaluation/ A peer-reviewed book chapter published in Vignettes in Patient Safety, Volume 4, edited by Stanislaw P. Stawicki and Michael S. Firstenberg (IntechOpen, March 2019). The chapter presents the first comprehensive prospective evaluation of infectious and aerosolized pathogens — including their speciation, location, and concentration — within a typical hospital setting, and examines the relationship between airborne pathogens and air filtration methodologies in the context of the molecular and microbial epidemiology of illness and infection in clinical environments. The study represents foundational environmental evidence from St. Luke's University Health Network that preceded the full retrospective cohort study published in Surgery in 2020. Published in IntechOpen, March 2019. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.84530. Authors: Stawicki, S.P.; Brisendine, C.; Levicoff, L.; Ford, F.; Snyder, B.; Eid, S.; Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2019-03-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/03/lifeaire-systems-hosts-discussion-on-the-harmful-impact-of-vocs-on-cell-culture-viability-and-expression-rates-in-cell-and-gene-therapies/ - Published: 2019-03-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/03/lifeaire-ceo-dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-to-speak-at-women-trailblazers-event/ - Published: 2019-02-27 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2019/02/join-us-in-nyc-for-the-best-of-eshre-and-asrm-2019/ - Published: 2018-10-26 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/10/an-asrm-azing-conference/ - Published: 2018-09-27 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/09/beyond-hepa-and-ulpa-the-new-opportunity-and-paradigm-shift-in-personalized-medicine/ - Published: 2018-08-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/08/ivf-lab-renovation-or-relocation-the-hidden-opportunity/ - Published: 2018-08-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/08/new-transformational-technology-removes-the-variable-of-air-in-biopharma-manufacturing/ - Published: 2018-06-26 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/06/ivf-lab-air-purity-quiz/ - Published: 2018-06-22 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/06/lifeaire-enters-european-market-ce-certification/ - Published: 2018-05-02 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/05/air-quality-where-you-are/ - Published: 2018-04-17 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/04/lifeaire-wins-interphex-pharmaceutial-processing-editors-choice-award-2018/ - Published: 2018-03-21 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/03/the-business-case-for-pure-air/ - Published: 2018-02-28 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/02/lifeaire-systems-ip-portfolio-continues-to-expand-into-the-international-market/ - Published: 2018-02-21 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/02/2018-ispe-facilities-of-the-future/ - Published: 2018-02-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/02/a-closer-look-at-one-of-the-most-intrusive-threats-in-your-ivf-lab/ - Published: 2018-01-09 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2018/01/2018-interphex-new-technologies-conference/ - Published: 2017-12-20 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/12/st-lukes-allentown-puts-experimental-air-purification-system-in-new-wing/ - Published: 2017-11-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/11/lifeaires-first-installation-in-china-the-ellen-she-group-with-their-highest-clinical-outcome-of-68-7/ - Published: 2017-11-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/11/the-11th-annual-meeting-of-the-chinese-society-of-reproductive-medicine-csrm/ - Published: 2017-10-14 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/10/hap/ - Published: 2017-10-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/10/lifeaire-and-ht-lyons-present-at-ppl-healthcare-energy-efficiency-forum/ - Published: 2017-10-03 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/10/g-con-manufacturing-and-lifeaire-systems-announce-collaboration/ - Published: 2017-09-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/09/carolinas-fertility-institute-selects-lifeaire/ - Published: 2017-09-12 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/09/lifeaire-systems-technology-used-by-top-fertility-lab-in-u-s/ - Published: 2017-08-26 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/08/clean-room-technology-in-art-clinics-a-practical-guide/ - Published: 2017-08-25 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/08/lifeaire-improves-ivf-success/ - Published: 2017-08-24 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2017/08/st-lukes-allentown-and-lifeaire-systems-partner-to-bring-transformational-innovation-to-hospital-air-quality-for-improved-patient-care/ - Published: 2016-11-03 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/11/lifeaire-systems-featured-in-cleanroom-technology/ - Published: 2016-10-17 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/10/largest-multi-center-cohort-study-confirms-significant-impact-of-air-purification-technology-on-clinical-outcomes/ - Published: 2016-10-16 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/10/downloadable-press-kit/ - Published: 2016-09-30 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/kathryn-c-worrilow-ph-d-founder-and-ceo-of-lifeaire-systems-cited-in-healthcare-purchasing-news/ - Published: 2016-09-30 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/your-laboratory-is-not-as-clean-as-you-think/ - Published: 2016-09-27 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/lifeaire-participates-in-asrm-2016/ - Published: 2016-09-26 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/lifeaire-systems-awarded-patent-from-israel/ - Published: 2016-09-12 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/dr-kathryn-c-worrilow-presents-at-s-c-a-r-b-meeting/ - Published: 2016-09-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/lifeaire-systems-attends-hap-symposium-in-lancaster-pa/ - Published: 2016-09-02 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/09/multi-center-study-innovative-control-of-ambient-air-quality-in-multiple-ivf-laboratories-is-associated-with-statistically-significant-improvements-in-clinical-outcomes-analysis-of-5319-cycles/ An independent multi-center peer-reviewed study published in Fertility and Sterility, Volume 106, Issue 3 Supplement, 2016, examining the impact of innovative ambient air quality control on clinical outcomes across multiple IVF laboratories. The study analyzed 5,319 IVF cycles across multiple independent fertility programs and documented a statistically significant 14.9 percentage point increase in ongoing pregnancy rates across all age groups in laboratories using LifeAire's air quality control technology compared to controls. This independent, externally authored study — conducted entirely by IVF clinicians and scientists with no affiliation to LifeAire — represents the foundational clinical evidence supporting LifeAire's effectiveness in IVF settings and is the most-cited IVF outcome study in LifeAire's published research library. Published in Fertility and Sterility, 2016; 106(3 Suppl):e27-e28. Authors: Palter, S.; DiPaola, K.; Sparks, A.E.; Degelos, S.; Koulianos, G.T.; Young, J.; Halicigil, C.; Yalcinkaya, T.; She, E.; Bartolucci, A. - Published: 2016-08-31 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/08/long-term-care-facilities-face-additional-financial-risk-from-secondary-infections/ - Published: 2016-08-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/08/mark-l-bye-joins-lifeaire-systems-board-of-directors/ - Published: 2016-07-25 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/happy-world-embryologists-day/ - Published: 2016-07-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/nearby-fire-no-match-for-lifeaire-systems-fire-case-study/ - Published: 2016-07-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-asphalt-case-study/ - Published: 2016-07-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/shining-the-light-on-air-systems-to-cut-infections/ - Published: 2016-07-13 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/patient-dies-from-mold-infection/ - Published: 2016-07-12 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/07/manageable-downtime-significant-results-retrofit-case-study/ - Published: 2016-06-29 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/06/lifeaire-technology-expands-to-china/ - Published: 2016-06-07 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/06/apic-43rd-annual-conference-june-11-13/ - Published: 2016-06-06 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/06/lifeaire-systems-ip-portfolio-continues-to-expand/ - Published: 2016-05-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/05/lifeaire-technology-protects-top-ivf-labs-in-u-s/ - Published: 2016-04-28 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/04/celebrate-world-hand-hygiene-day-may-5th/ - Published: 2016-04-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/04/lifeaire-systems-recognizes-national-infertility-awareness-week/ - Published: 2016-03-31 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/03/exciting-single-embryo-transfer-rates/ - Published: 2016-03-20 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/03/references-to-peer-reviewed-literature-regarding-the-impact-of-air-quality-in-ivf/ - Published: 2016-02-29 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/lifeaires-new-targets-hospitals-nursing-homes-pharma/ - Published: 2016-02-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/lifeaire-systems-question-answer/ - Published: 2016-02-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/map-of-lifeaire-protected-clinical-sites/ - Published: 2016-02-02 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/02/dr-cihan-halicigil-air-quality-control-in-reproductive-laboratories-the-importance-of-implementation-measurement-and-control/ - Published: 2016-01-22 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/congressman-charlie-dent-meets-with-lifeaire/ - Published: 2016-01-18 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/lifeaire-systems-expands-its-intellectual-property-portfolio/ - Published: 2016-01-14 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/mike-magee-presents-at-fifth-annual-southwest-embryology-summit/ - Published: 2016-01-13 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/cincinnati-cbs-affiliate-wkrc-12-features-unique-program-available-through-the-university-of-cincinnati-center-for-reproductive-health/ - Published: 2016-01-12 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/dr-krystene-dipaola-options-available-for-couples-struggling-with-infertility/ - Published: 2016-01-12 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2016/01/uc-health-reproductive-doctors-show-how-pure-air-can-improve-womens-chances-of-in-vitro-success/ - Published: 2015-12-17 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/12/abc-channel-10-miami-features-the-lifeaire-system-at-conceptions-florida/ - Published: 2015-11-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/11/lifeaire-systems-and-general-aire-systems-announce-strategic-distribution-agreement/ - Published: 2015-06-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/06/lifeaire-systems-shares-expertise-beyond-realm-of-ivf/ - Published: 2015-05-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/05/lifeaire-systems-in-the-news/ - Published: 2015-05-08 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/05/lifeaire-systems-executive-kathryn-c-worrilow-awarded-ixchange-innovation-award/ - Published: 2015-05-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/05/keystone-edge-features-lifeaire-systems-in-company-spotlight/ - Published: 2015-03-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/lehigh-valley-economic-development-corporation-recognizes-kathryn-c-worrilow-ph-d-as-2014-entrepreneur-of-the-year/ - Published: 2015-03-14 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/big-names-share-successes-failures-at-whartons-startup-unconvention/ - Published: 2015-03-13 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/lifeaire-cited-in-usa-today-the-external-factors-that-influence-ivf-success-rates/ - Published: 2015-03-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/03/newest-trend-in-helping-infertile-couples-become-families/ - Published: 2015-02-27 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/02/advanced-air-purification-fertility-clinic-moves-to-farmington-ct/ - Published: 2015-02-26 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/02/lifeaire-systems-to-be-honored-at-may-7th-ixchange-event/ - Published: 2015-02-03 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/02/lifeaire-systems-participates-in-arab-health-2015/ - Published: 2015-01-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/01/keystone-edge-announces-18-pennsylvania-companies-to-watch-in-2015/ - Published: 2015-01-05 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2015/01/southwest-embryology-summit-swes-january-3-4-2015/ - Published: 2014-12-11 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/12/hartfords-wfsb-cbs-features-lifeaire-on-better-connecticut/ - Published: 2014-10-22 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/10/lifeaire-systems-announces-dramatic-increases-in-clinical-pregnancy-rates-through-in-vitro-fertilization-as-a-result-of-revolutionary-new-technology/ - Published: 2014-09-23 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/lifeaire-named-lehigh-valley-business-of-the-year-finalist/ - Published: 2014-09-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/cleaner-air-boosts-fertility-rates-at-uc-west-chester/ - Published: 2014-09-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/statistically-significant-improvements-in-clinical-outcomes-using-engineered-molecular-media-and-genomically-modeled-ultraviolet-light-for-comprehensive-control-of-ambient-air-aa-quality/ A peer-reviewed conference abstract published in Fertility and Sterility, Volume 102, 2014, examining the impact of LifeAire's Aire~IVF air purification system on clinical outcomes in 1,245 non-donor IVF patients across three fertility programs over 24 months. The study evaluated the effect of comprehensive ambient air quality control — using engineered molecular media and genomically modeled ultraviolet light — on key IVF outcome metrics. Results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, and blastocyst conversion rate following system installation, with blastocyst conversion rate increasing from 57.1% to 67.6%. The findings confirm that controlling airborne pathogens and improving ambient air quality are critical factors in optimizing embryogenesis outcomes. Published in Fertility and Sterility, 2014; 102:e91. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.307. Authors: Forman, M.; Sparks, A.E.T.; Degelos, S.; Koulianos, G.; Worrilow, K.C. - Published: 2014-09-10 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/09/international-audience-attends-webinar-presentation-by-kathryn-c-worrilow-take-control-own-your-ivf-laboratory-environment/ - Published: 2014-08-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/08/airborne-pathogen-data-from-lifeaire-founder-kathryn-c-worrilow-shared-at-international-conference/ - Published: 2014-07-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/07/lifeaire-systems-founder-addresses-new-york-metropolitan-embryologist-society/ - Published: 2014-07-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/07/embryos-protected-from-smoke-at-naperville-fertility-center/ - Published: 2014-06-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/06/lehigh-valley-company-debuts-in-vitro-technology-at-new-york-lab/ - Published: 2014-06-01 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://lifeaire.com/2014/06/leading-in-vitro-fertilization-lab-now-featuring-lifeaire-systems-technology/