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CHAIR is an international alliance of scientists, physicians, engineers, and other stakeholders working to advance engineered solutions to reduce HAIs.

OUR VISION

Safe spaces, free from pathogens.

OUR MISSION

Inspire and guide engineered solutions.

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Can Copper Make Transit Safer?

Can Copper Make Public Transit Safer? The CHAIR Coalition partnered with transit systems in Toronto and Vancouver to find out—testing antimicrobial copper on high-touch surfaces like poles and stanchions. With hygiene more important than ever, we wanted to see if nature’s self-sanitizing metal could be the answer. Listen to the 20-minute podcast ...

COVID-19’s Method of Transmission: Analyzing a Real-Life Outbreak to Increase Understanding

When a new virus is running rampant across the world, gaining a better understanding of its mechanisms of transmission is crucial for bolstering our prevention methods. In a collaboration between The University of Hong Kong, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Sun Yat-sen University, researchers gained a greater understanding of the transmission method of t ...

Exploring Automated Disinfection Solutions: A Path to Strengthening Infection Prevention in Healthcare

Seems like the implementation of infection prevention technologies could solve some of the identified issues. What are your thoughts on the effect of automated disinfection solutions? Share your insights in the comments below. To read the full article on the study, click here.