2024
TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen“
Visit from Dr. Jörg Brünke with Ralf Dümmel from DS Products GmbH for filming of the well-known TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen”.
Our MTC laboratory examined and confirmed the scientific testing of the effectiveness of an anti-mold product for reclassification for the new version of the Biocides Regulation.
2024
TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen“
Visit from Ralf Dümmel, one of the investors from the well-known TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen,” to make a film footage in our laboratory.
MTC has examined and confirmed of the effectiveness of an anti-mold product in scientific tests.
Scientific Publications
2023
Merkes JM, Mukherjee T, Chiera S, Laukkanen OV, Bruenke J, Brust T, Tessarolo F, Kiessling F, Rueping M, Banala S. Antimicrobial Personal Protection Clothing: Development of Visible Light Activated Antimicrobial Coatings for Nonwoven Polypropylene Fibers. Adv. Mater. Interfaces 2023 (Link)
2022
Bruenke J, Riemann T, Kessler P, Kachel N. Epidural infections, bacteriostatic drug effects and technical strategies for prevention. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 Feb;47(2):128-130 (Link)
2020
Bruenke J. The Effect of Sunbathing our Skin Microbiome. Eurocosmetics. 2020, 10:16-18
2020
Bruenke J. Testing the effect of cosmetic products on the human skin microbiome. Eurocosmetics. 2020, 3:14-17
2019
Bargon R, Bruenke J, Carli A, Fabritius M, Goel R, Goswami K, Graf P, Groff H, Grupp T, Malchau H, Mohaddes M, Novaes de Santana C, Phillips KS, Rohde H, Rolfson O, Rondon A, Schaer T, Sculco P, Svensson K. General Assembly, Research Caveats: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):245-253 (Link)
2016
Bruenke J. Closed infusion systems prevent microbial contamination. Pharmacy practice. 2016, 84:27-29 (Link)
2016
Bruenke J, Roschke I, Agarwal S, Riemann T, Greiner A. (2016) Quantitative Comparison of the Antimicrobial Efficiency of Leaching versus Nonleaching Polymer Materials. Macromol Biosci. 2016 May;16(5):647-54 (Link)
Publication selected for front page illustration
2016
Brunke, J. Reimann, T., Roschke I., 30 days antimicrobial efficacy of non-leaching central venous catheters. Critical Care 2016, 20 (Suppl 2):P063 (Link)
2015
Bruenke J, Evaluation of the chemical tightness of CSTDs. Pharmacy practice. 2015, 79:25-37 (Link)
2006
Bruenke, J., Aldinger, U., Bechert, T., Steinruecke, P. (2006) Quality assurance for antimicrobial devices. 2006 Med Device Technol, 17, 16-18 (Link)
Poster Presentation
2018
2018
The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy
37th Annual ESRA Congress: “Bacterial Tightness and Duration Time of 0.2 μm Epidural-Flat-Filters”
(Selected for oral presentation as one of the most innovative research projects) (Link)
2016
World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVa)
4th WoCoVA: P011 “30 days antimicrobial efficacy of non-leaching central venous catheters“
2016
World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVa)
4th WoCoVA: P013 “Blood clearance of peripheral IV catheters with adequate flushing technique”
Lectures
2024
Bundesverband der Industrie- und Handelsunternehmen für Arzneimittel, Reformwaren, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel und kosmetische Mittel e. V. (BDIH)
53. BDIH-Kosmetik-Fachtagung
„Unser Hautmikrobiom – moderne Testverfahren zur Untersuchung des Einflusses von
Kosmetikprodukten“
2024
Sociéte Suisse des Chimistes-Cosméticiens (Swiss SCC)
40. Winterseminar: Menschen – Kosmetik – Wissenschaft
Kosmetik: Der Balanceakt zwischen Natur und Wissenschaft
“Unser Hautmikrobiom – ein dynamisches System unter Einfluss von Kosmetik- und Hygieneprodukten“
2023
“The Microbiological World behind Body Odour”
2020
„Role of closed system in infection prevention in critical care settings“
2019
Bundesverband der Industrie- und Handelsunternehmen für Arzneimittel, Reformwaren, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel und kosmetische Mittel e. V. (BDIH)
49. BDIH Tagung
„Hautmikrobiom und Testmöglichkeiten“
2018
ICADA (international cosmetic and device association eV) Expert-Seminar Microbiome-Cosmetics:
„Messungen des Mikrobioms und kosmetische Wirksamkeitsnachweise“
2018
18th Congress of the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) – Key Note Speaker:
“Who is smuggling arms in to your hospital? – The effectiveness of design related to hygiene control – a quantified analysis of bedside mounting solutions“
2016
World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVa) – Satelite Symposium Speaker
“Introcan Safety 3 – Flushing Technique and Blood Clearance“
Workshops for Companies
On request, MTC also offers internal workshops on microbiological issues on a wide variety of topics, e.g.:
Cosmetic prebiotics and biological testing
Skin microbiome and the effect of cosmetics
Microbiological quality assurance
Plant pathogens in fruit and vegetable cultivation
Microbial contamination in hygiene-sensitive areas
Microbiological challenge of medical devices during use
and many more…