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Birgitta Bergström

Projektledare

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+46 10 516 66 92

Email

birgitta.bergstrom@ri.se

Location

Göteborg

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Risk assessment of Legionella in water systems

The disease-causing bacterium Legionella is spread by inhaling aerosols from water systems, for example tap water in buildings. RISE offers help in assessing risks for the growth and spread of Legionella according to the requireme…

Biofilm on surfaces - a problem in many industries

Biofilm formation is the microorganisms' way of protecting themselves against factors in the environment such as chemicals, antibiotics, heat etc. Biofilm therefore creates problems in many industries and environments, for example…

Choice of material in case of risk of contact infection.

In healthcare, there is an increased risk of spreading infection. Infection can be transmitted through touch surfaces such shared between patients. This imposes special requirements when cleaning and disinfecting. RISE has the co…

Trouble shooting microbiological deviations

Sometimes things goes wrong in the production and the products are microbiologically spoiled or even worse pathogens are detected in the products. Then it is important to know how to handle the situation to establish why it occur…

Microbiological risk assessment of product, process and production

Many processes and production environments must be clean and hygienic for the product to be safe and durable. It is also important that process steps and equipment designed to reduce unwanted microorganisms function properly. RISE…

Swat team - investigation of cleaning problems

The test bed Cleaning Innovation offers a team of experts who together with you solve your urgent cleaning problems.

Cleaning and disinfection - Comparison of techniques

We offer the possibility to compare the effect of your current cleaning and disinfection with new alternatives.

Cleanability of process equipment

If a process equipment is easily cleaned it will be a big advantage when assuring a hygienic production and minimizing the total cost for use. Getting the equipment clean is as vital as making sure that the cleaning process is not…

Challenge testing with microorganisms

Challenge testing is used for the practical assessment of growth, survival or reduction of relevant, pathogen or spoilage microorganisms when added to the actual product. It is an important tool when developing a new product or ch…

Evaluation of functionality and safety i

There is increasing interest in treated textiles and absorbent materials in products such as wound care, menstrual and incontinence products. By treating the textiles, you can prevent infection, unwanted odors and/or enable longer…

Microbiology and hygiene

RISE offers a deep, theoretical and practical, knowledge in microbiology and hygiene. Together with your company or organization, we prevent and solve microbiological problems. We also participate with our microbiological expertis…

Cleaning and disinfection

Is it not as clean as it should? Which chemicals or materials are the best? How do you measure cleanliness? How can one resource optimise its cleaning process?

Microbiologically safe and shelf stable

Food must be safe and is also expected to be durable!! RISE offers a number of services and tools to design for a microbiologically safe and shelf stable product.

Microbiological analysis methods

RISE has a broad and deep expertise in microbiological analysis. We develop and validate microbiological methods throughout the analysis chain from sampling and sample preparation to analysis and data processing to efficiently and…

Protein functionality

For us to find the best extraction method for each raw material to reach the optimal product, analysis of the physical properties of the protein is required. With biochemical analysis we can investigate the protein at the molecula…

Cleaning Innovation

A test bed with a holistic approach to the efficiency aspects, as well as environmental aspects of cleaning and disinfection.