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Pioneering Filtration Science: Airmid Research Showcased at IEQ 2025
Airmid will present pioneering filtration science at IEQ 2025 in Montreal, revealing how bespoke testing of train air systems uncovers real-world performance insights beyond standard methods.
Inside Airmid’s State-of-the-Art Aerobiology Test Chambers
Airmid Healthgroup’s ISO 17025 accredited environmental test chambers deliver ASTM and AHAM compliant testing for air purifiers, HVAC filters, VOC emissions, and more
Airmid Healthgroup at IUVA World Congress 2025: Innovation in IAQ and Aerobiology
Airmid Healthgroup will join innovators at IUVA World Congress 2025 in Lisbon, where CEO Dr. John Ryan will present new research on UV-C air cleaning and bioaerosol control
Airmid Healthgroup Medical Doctor Elected Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland
Dr. John McKeon, emergency physician and senior Airmid Healthgroup team member, has been elected Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland, advancing health-focused building standards and indoor air quality.
Meet Airmid Healthgroup at IUVA World Congress 2025
A leading biomedical contract research organisation specialising in aerobiology, we help world leading companies to develop, innovate, audit and differentiate their products and services through the delivery of market relevant, health based data. Our state of the art laboratories combined with multiple climate-controlled chambers allow us to offer our clients a unique service.
Airmid Labs and , iAIR Institute, Partners with World Filtration Institute to Advance Indoor Air Quality Research
The iAIR Institute, part of the iAIR Group with Airmid Healthgroup, has partnered with the World Filtration Institute to advance indoor air quality research and filtration innovation.
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Studies at Airmid Healthgroup | ISO 17025 Testing
Airmid Healthgroup’s Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) study assessed a disinfectant’s effectiveness against bacterial spores.
Environmental Test Chambers: Driving Product Innovation and Healthier Indoor Air
Airmid’s environmental test chambers simulate real indoor spaces to assess how products impact air quality, supporting healthier, science-backed innovations.
Dr. John McKeon at ASHRAE 2025: Shifting Indoor Air Quality Standards from Static to Strategic
At the 2025 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Phoenix, Airmid Healthgroup’s Dr. John McKeon delivered a compelling talk calling for a shift away from static IAQ standards.
Scientific Validation at the Core: iAIR Highlights from Knauf’s Phoenix High-Profile Event
At the Knauf high-profile event in Phoenix, Airmid showcased the role of scientific validation in supporting healthier indoor spaces, emphasizing how our services help manufacturers and building professionals back up their health claims.
APIC 2025: Ultraviolet Comebacks, Air Purification Momentum, and the Certification Gap
At APIC 2025, germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) made a strong return, there was a growing air purification presence, and a clear need for meaningful certification standards.
The Open-Air Factor: Nature’s Forgotten Disinfectant
Learn how the Open-Air Factor is nature’s own disinfectant, its implications for indoor air quality, and how Airmid Healthgroup supports solutions to replicate its benefits indoors.
Airmid Endorses Cleaner Indoor Air Policy to Improve Public Health
Airmid has endorsed the Cleaner Indoor Air policy document, joining a national coalition led by Brown University and Texas A&M to advance healthier indoor environments through science-based policy.
Reflections from EAACI 2025: Advancing Allergy Science Through Real-World Testing
Airmid joined EAACI 2025 to present new research on allergen exposure and IAQ, with insights from Oliver Dsa and leading experts on climate, biodiversity, and respiratory health.
Breathe Better: Health Impact of Reducing Microplastics from Indoor Air
Airborne microplastics are an emerging health concern—tiny plastic particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs. This blog explores their sources, health impacts, and how improving indoor air quality with effective filtration and tested products can help reduce exposure.
From Compliance to Outcomes: Airmid at ASHRAE 2025
From Dr. John McKeon’s session on outcome-based IAQ to partner events with Knauf and Trane, Airmid is contributing science and strategy to advance healthier indoor environments.
Advancing Infection Prevention: Meet Airmid Healthgroup at APIC 2025
Meet with Dr. Matt Hardwick at APIC to learn how we help validate disinfectant claims, support regulatory submissions, and bring scientifically proven infection control solutions to market.
Airmid Healthgroup at EAACI 2025
Meet with Airmid Healthgroup at EAACI 2025 in Glasgow, June 13–16. Our team will be presenting new research on allergen exposure and air cleaning technologies. Reach out to connect and explore how science supports healthier indoor environments.
Indoor air quality is fast becoming a defining issue in building design and human health
On June 23rd, 2025, Airmid Healthgroup will join leading experts from science, medicine, and industry at Elevating Indoor Air Quality and Public Health, a special event in Phoenix hosted by Knauf North America and the iAIR Institute, featuring keynote insights from Professor Mark Hernandez, Dr. Stephanie Taylor, and Dr. John McKeon
ASHRAE Ireland: Not Just an AGM. A Benchmark for the Industry.
Airmid Healthgroup is proud to host the 2025 ASHRAE Ireland AGM and Technical Webinar, uniting global leaders in indoor air quality, sustainability, and the built environment. With keynote insights from Dr John McKeon and Dr Marwa Zaatari, this event marks a pivotal moment in aligning health, ESG goals, and building performance standards.
ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality: Dennis Knight Explores the Future at Airmid Healthgroup
ASHRAE President Dennis Knight’s visit to Airmid Healthgroup spotlighted the people, science, and standards shaping the future of indoor air quality. From engaging with emerging scientists to touring Airmid’s advanced testing chambers, the visit underscored how collaboration and research are driving progress in ASHRAE indoor air quality standards.
From Lab Bench to Loyalty: The People Powering Health-Focused Innovation
Innovation doesn’t begin in the lab or end at the shelf, it’s a people-driven journey that spans science, marketing, and consumer trust. At Airmid Healthgroup, we support brands across the full lifecycle of health-focused products with our “To the Shelf / Off the Shelf” framework, helping transform validated science into lasting loyalty..
ASHRAE President meets Thermal Juggernaut: Lessons in Passive Building Design and Aerobiology from Trinity College Dublin’s Museum Building
ASHRAE President Dennis Knight joined Airmid Healthgroup and ASHRAE Ireland for a collaborative exploration of healthy building design, HVAC science, and historic innovation at Trinity College Dublin
Airmid Healthgroup Hosts ASHRAE Ireland Seminar on Building Decarbonisation
Airmid Healthgroup hosted the ASHRAE Ireland Technical Seminar on May 1st where Dr. Drury B. Crawley spoke about sustainable building practices, healthier indoor environments and building decarbonisation
Workplace and Indoor Aerosols Conference (WIAC2025): Bridging Science and Health
WIAC2025 will explore the critical intersection of indoor air pollution and airborne diseases. Learn how the conference’s One Health approach bridges public health and environmental science, driving innovative solutions for better indoor air quality.