The Romanian Raluca-Ioana van Staden won this year the Golden Trophy of the World Intellectual Property for the Best Woman Inventor at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.
She invented a sensor that determines the existence of cancer in humans at the molecular level. Astonishing is that the sensor detects cancer in less than six minutes and the estimated cost would be less than one euro. Raluca-Ioana van Staden said that lack of funding has allowed the approach of only four types of cancer, because bio-markers are very expensive and all the tests to be made require a fairly large quantity of bio-markers. The device produced on large-scale would be very easy to use, as easy as a glucometer. "We've already done experiments on various types of cancer, as ovarian, breast, gastrointestinal and prostate cancer, as well with general markers of cancer. We make a determination before the disease is triggered in the body", she said in an interview. The device can be reused, there is no danger of contamination from one person to another, and last more than six months.
Raluca-Ioana van Staden (b. Ştefan) was born on July 16, 1969, in the city of Câmpulung, Argeş County. She obtained the baccalaureate in his hometown, then she followed the college. She has a doctorate in chemistry and a masterate in music composition. Raluca-Ioana is married with the scientist Jacobus Frederick van Staden, both working in the sole laboratory for analytical technology of processes in Romania, PATLAB, located in the Institute of Electro-Chemistry and Condensed Matter in Timişoara.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Ştefan Odobleja
Ştefan Odobleja (1902 - 1978) was a Romanian scientist, one of the precursors of cybernetics. His major work, Psychologie consonantiste, first published in 1938 and 1939, in Paris, had established many of the major themes of cybernetics regarding cybernetics and systems thinking ten years before the work of Norbert Wiener was published in 1948.
He died in ignorance in some kind of home arrest imposed by the communist regime because cybernetics was declared a science of capitalist nature by the Romanian government of the mid '70s(in spite of having embraced it in the previous two decades). The academic contacts were dropped and he was under severe surveillance. His house was disconnected from electricity to prevent him to continue his writings. Even paper was scarce in his home and he used to write his thoughts on the unprinted areas of the local propaganda newspapers.
As an appreciation for his entire work of mapping the unknown territory of the consonantist psychology, cybernetics and generalized cybernetics, Ştefan Odobleja was elected posthumously an honorary member of the Romanian Academy (1990).
In 1982 a group of scientists have established the "Cybernetics Academy "Ştefan Odobleja", a scientific forum registered in Lugano, Switzerland, financed by the Romanian billionaire Prof. Dr. Iosif Constantin Drăgan.
wikipedia
He died in ignorance in some kind of home arrest imposed by the communist regime because cybernetics was declared a science of capitalist nature by the Romanian government of the mid '70s(in spite of having embraced it in the previous two decades). The academic contacts were dropped and he was under severe surveillance. His house was disconnected from electricity to prevent him to continue his writings. Even paper was scarce in his home and he used to write his thoughts on the unprinted areas of the local propaganda newspapers.
As an appreciation for his entire work of mapping the unknown territory of the consonantist psychology, cybernetics and generalized cybernetics, Ştefan Odobleja was elected posthumously an honorary member of the Romanian Academy (1990).
In 1982 a group of scientists have established the "Cybernetics Academy "Ştefan Odobleja", a scientific forum registered in Lugano, Switzerland, financed by the Romanian billionaire Prof. Dr. Iosif Constantin Drăgan.
wikipedia
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Professor PhD Liliana Mitoseriu
Professor PhD Liliana Mitoseriu, from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University’s Faculty of Physics won the first European COST project coordinated by Romania. The project, entitled “SINGLE- AND MULTIPHASE FERROICS AND MULTIFERROICS WITH RESTRICTED GEOMETRIES (SIMUFER)” has 20 stakeholder countries, out of which 18 are members of the UE. Apart from the specific scientific activities, the SIMUFER network will finance special actions dedicated to young researchers (basic training, advanced training, summer schools, research internships, workshops, conferences, joint PhD degrees, post-doc internships).
FP7-ESF-COST (European COoperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research) is an European instrument initiated in 1971 (to which Romania is affiliated since 1997) that supports scientific and technical cooperation of European researchers in 10 key scientific fields (http://www.mct.ro/index.php?action=view&idcat=267). The project coordinated by Romania is included in the MPNS field - Materials, Physical and Nanosciences.
Professor Liliana Mitoseriu leads the Dielectric, Feroelectric and Multiferoic Materials group, ackowledged internationally in the field of Materials Physics with applications in Microelectronics and belongs to the CARPATH Excellence Centre which was ranked first in the 2008 research centres competition (http://stoner.phys.uaic.ro/carpath.html).
The research team also includes: Phd Cristina Ciomaga (Best Doctoral Thesis in Physics Award in 2007), assistant post-graduate Lavinia Curecheriu (national representative at the European Ceramic Society competition, 4th place in 2009), post-graduate Felicia Prihor (Lot Oriel & Hammatsu Award for one of the best papers at the European Conference on Polar Dielectrics, Rome, 2008), post-graduate Nadejda Horchidan, student Raluca Frunza and student Ioana Chiuchi. In 2009 the group published 9 papers quoted in the ISI system.
FP7-ESF-COST (European COoperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research) is an European instrument initiated in 1971 (to which Romania is affiliated since 1997) that supports scientific and technical cooperation of European researchers in 10 key scientific fields (http://www.mct.ro/index.php?action=view&idcat=267). The project coordinated by Romania is included in the MPNS field - Materials, Physical and Nanosciences.
Professor Liliana Mitoseriu leads the Dielectric, Feroelectric and Multiferoic Materials group, ackowledged internationally in the field of Materials Physics with applications in Microelectronics and belongs to the CARPATH Excellence Centre which was ranked first in the 2008 research centres competition (http://stoner.phys.uaic.ro/carpath.html).
The research team also includes: Phd Cristina Ciomaga (Best Doctoral Thesis in Physics Award in 2007), assistant post-graduate Lavinia Curecheriu (national representative at the European Ceramic Society competition, 4th place in 2009), post-graduate Felicia Prihor (Lot Oriel & Hammatsu Award for one of the best papers at the European Conference on Polar Dielectrics, Rome, 2008), post-graduate Nadejda Horchidan, student Raluca Frunza and student Ioana Chiuchi. In 2009 the group published 9 papers quoted in the ISI system.
Marin Chirazi - Polikinetik
29.04.2009: UAIC invention awarded Gold Medal in Geneva.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzpyBuXXxe8&feature=related
A team from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports won the Gold Medal at the International Showroom of Inventics in Geneva, where they presented a workout device for the paraplegic and hemiplegic patients. The team was conducted by Phd. Professor Marin Chirazi, the dean of the faculty, and also comprised Marin Neculăeș, expert in kinetotherapy and Viorel Strungariu, member of the Didactic Workshop of the University.
The invention, awarded at the 37th Edition of the International Showroom of Inventics in Geneva is a polikinetic device which can be used by paraplegic and hemiplegic patients for daily recovery workout. The device allows a high number of complex workout moves and, unlike other similar devices, is compact enough to permit usage at home, without therapeutic assistance or surveilance.
The team was also present Tuesday, 13th of April, at the festivity organized by the Minister of Education, Research and Innovation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzpyBuXXxe8&feature=related
A team from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports won the Gold Medal at the International Showroom of Inventics in Geneva, where they presented a workout device for the paraplegic and hemiplegic patients. The team was conducted by Phd. Professor Marin Chirazi, the dean of the faculty, and also comprised Marin Neculăeș, expert in kinetotherapy and Viorel Strungariu, member of the Didactic Workshop of the University.
The invention, awarded at the 37th Edition of the International Showroom of Inventics in Geneva is a polikinetic device which can be used by paraplegic and hemiplegic patients for daily recovery workout. The device allows a high number of complex workout moves and, unlike other similar devices, is compact enough to permit usage at home, without therapeutic assistance or surveilance.
The team was also present Tuesday, 13th of April, at the festivity organized by the Minister of Education, Research and Innovation.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Constantin Pascu - Terapie cu Sare pentru problemele respiratorii.Salt Therapy for Respiratory Diseases
Salt Therapy for Respiratory Diseases
Constantin Pascu a realizat in anul 2000, in premiera mondiala, un aparat care purifica aerul in spatiile de locuit. Distruge bacteriile din aer, retine praful si fumul de tigara, atmosfera devenind „ca pe litoralul marin". Instalarea acestui aparat costa atunci doar 480.000 de lei. Un an mai tirziu, romanii au impresionat din nou comunitatea stiintifica mondiala: la Salonul Inventiilor de la Geneva, din aprilie 2001, Romania s-a clasat pe locul 1 in privinta numarului de premii obtinute si pe locul 2 (dupa Rusia) ca numar de inventii prezentate. In premiera mondiala, a luat premii pentru toate cele 62 de inventii prezentate (22 de premii I; 18 premii II; 22 de premii III). Delegatia romana s-a mai intors de la Geneva si cu trei premii speciale din partea delegatiilor altor tari: un premiu de creativitate, Medalia expozitiei si Diploma Salonului pentru contributia exceptionala in promovarea inventiilor.
The benefits of salt therapy (Halotherapy and Speleotherapy) are well known in Europe. In fact, it is a treatment that has been practiced in the old salt mines of Eastern Europe since the early 19th century. Halotherapy uses dry aerosol micro particles of salt to treat respiratory diseases and replicates the conditions of speleotherapy. Salin Plus, developed by a Romanian inventor, Constantin Pascu, reproduces the speleotherapy micro environment in your home and brings new hope in the natural treatment of chronic respiratory diseases.
The device is an air salinizer using forced ionization of the indoor air by salt sublimation. It places tiny salt micro crystals and negative ions of salt into the indoor air which penetrates deep into the lungs and clears the respiratory system. Salin uses only natural middle Miocene salt from the Transylvanian Praid salt mine, untreated by processing technology.
Clinical studies have shown that the inhaled saline destroys bacteria, helps fluidize the mucus, absorbs water, and has antiinflammatory properties. It restores normal transport of mucous and unclogs blockages in the bronchi and bronchioles leading to rapid elimination of the residual tar and foreign allergens.
Edema of the nasal mucous membrane is diminished, leading to widening of the airway passages, improving sinus drainage and reducing snoring. Edema of the eustachian tube, which causes ear infection, is also diminished, leading to better drainage and better aeration behind the tympanic membrane.
Additionally, the salt therapy is beneficial in the treatment of: Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis; COPD; Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever); Cystic Fibrosis; Sinusitis; Ear Infections; Smoker’s Cough; Various acute or chronic respiratory diseases.
This product has also been shown to reduce snoring and activate better sleep due to better blood oxygenation from clearer airway passages. It also boosts the immunity of the whole respiratory system against infections, flu and allergies.
Historically, salt therapy has been found to humidify the bronchial secretions, reducing broncho-spasm and facilitating elimination of residual tar, phlegm and other allergens, and at the same time improves the quality of indoor air.
Salt therapy is a natural therapy that does not involve any risk and can be adapted to any living space; however; this is not a substitute for medical treatment and should only be used as an adjunct, helping to improve quality life, reducing antibiotics, steroid intake, and decreasing the frequency of asthma attacks.
Constantin Pascu a realizat in anul 2000, in premiera mondiala, un aparat care purifica aerul in spatiile de locuit. Distruge bacteriile din aer, retine praful si fumul de tigara, atmosfera devenind „ca pe litoralul marin". Instalarea acestui aparat costa atunci doar 480.000 de lei. Un an mai tirziu, romanii au impresionat din nou comunitatea stiintifica mondiala: la Salonul Inventiilor de la Geneva, din aprilie 2001, Romania s-a clasat pe locul 1 in privinta numarului de premii obtinute si pe locul 2 (dupa Rusia) ca numar de inventii prezentate. In premiera mondiala, a luat premii pentru toate cele 62 de inventii prezentate (22 de premii I; 18 premii II; 22 de premii III). Delegatia romana s-a mai intors de la Geneva si cu trei premii speciale din partea delegatiilor altor tari: un premiu de creativitate, Medalia expozitiei si Diploma Salonului pentru contributia exceptionala in promovarea inventiilor.
The benefits of salt therapy (Halotherapy and Speleotherapy) are well known in Europe. In fact, it is a treatment that has been practiced in the old salt mines of Eastern Europe since the early 19th century. Halotherapy uses dry aerosol micro particles of salt to treat respiratory diseases and replicates the conditions of speleotherapy. Salin Plus, developed by a Romanian inventor, Constantin Pascu, reproduces the speleotherapy micro environment in your home and brings new hope in the natural treatment of chronic respiratory diseases.
The device is an air salinizer using forced ionization of the indoor air by salt sublimation. It places tiny salt micro crystals and negative ions of salt into the indoor air which penetrates deep into the lungs and clears the respiratory system. Salin uses only natural middle Miocene salt from the Transylvanian Praid salt mine, untreated by processing technology.
Clinical studies have shown that the inhaled saline destroys bacteria, helps fluidize the mucus, absorbs water, and has antiinflammatory properties. It restores normal transport of mucous and unclogs blockages in the bronchi and bronchioles leading to rapid elimination of the residual tar and foreign allergens.
Edema of the nasal mucous membrane is diminished, leading to widening of the airway passages, improving sinus drainage and reducing snoring. Edema of the eustachian tube, which causes ear infection, is also diminished, leading to better drainage and better aeration behind the tympanic membrane.
Additionally, the salt therapy is beneficial in the treatment of: Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis; COPD; Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever); Cystic Fibrosis; Sinusitis; Ear Infections; Smoker’s Cough; Various acute or chronic respiratory diseases.
This product has also been shown to reduce snoring and activate better sleep due to better blood oxygenation from clearer airway passages. It also boosts the immunity of the whole respiratory system against infections, flu and allergies.
Historically, salt therapy has been found to humidify the bronchial secretions, reducing broncho-spasm and facilitating elimination of residual tar, phlegm and other allergens, and at the same time improves the quality of indoor air.
Salt therapy is a natural therapy that does not involve any risk and can be adapted to any living space; however; this is not a substitute for medical treatment and should only be used as an adjunct, helping to improve quality life, reducing antibiotics, steroid intake, and decreasing the frequency of asthma attacks.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lucian Bute
Lucian Bute (n. 28 februarie 1980) este campion mondial în versiunea IBF. S-a născut la Galaţi, iar în anul 2003 a devenit boxer profesionist.Are în palmares 25 victorii din 25 meciuri, dintre care 20 prin KO.
Lucian Bute câştigă titlul de campion mondial versiunea IBF, pe 20 octombrie 2007, după un meci cu Alejandro Berrio. Lucian Bute l-a învins pe deţinătorul en-titre al centurii în runda a 11-a, prin Knock Out, după ce l-a forţat să intre într-un colţ, unde i-a aplicat un croşeu, o directă şi un upper-cut de stânga.
Românul a reuşit până în prezent să-şi apere titlul împotriva americanului William Joppy prin Knock Out, mexicanului Librado Andrade la puncte şi a columbianului Fulgencio Zuniga prin Knock Out.
Pe 29 noiembrie 2009, Lucian Bute îl învinge prin KO în runda a patra pe Librado Andrade, în arena Colisee Pepsi din oraşul Québec, Canada, şi îşi păstrează centura de campion IBF la categoria supermijlocie.
Bute has a professional record of 25 wins (20 KOs), 0 losses and 0 draws. He is trained by Stéphan Larouche, who also trained former world champions Éric Lucas and Leonard Dorin.
Before challenging for the IBF title, Bute was forced to fight an eliminator against ultra-tough Sakio Bika. Lucian used his boxing skills to win a wide unanimous decision. Next up was IBF champion Alejandro Berrio. Bute was outboxing the tough Colombian when in round 11, he pinned Berrio in the corner and nearly ripped his head off with a succession of right hand bombs. The referee jumped in with Berrio unconscious and trapped against the turnbuckle. Lucian Bute was the new IBF Super Middleweight Champion!
On June 15, 2007, Bute faced super middleweight contender and former Olympian Sakio Bika at the Bell Centre in Montreal in an elimination bout for the IBF title. Bute beat Bika by unanimous decision (116-111, 118-109, 118-109) and, as a result, he got his shot at the IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro Berrio on October 19, 2007Bute beat Berrio via TKO in the 11th round. With this victory, Bute became the third Romanian professional boxing world champion after Leonard Doroftei and Mihai Leu.
On October 24, 2008, Bute defeated Mexico's Librado Andrade by unanimous decision but the end of the fight was marred with controversy.[1] While Bute dominated his opponent through most of the fight, he nearly lost the title when he was knocked down by Andrade with two seconds left in the 12th and final round. When the referee, Marlon B. Wright, reached the eight count, the bell sounding the end of the match rang. However, the referee, stopped the count temporarily, when he signaled Andrade to return to his corner[2].
Bute defeated three-time world title challenger Fulgencio Zúñiga on March 13, 2009. In round four, Bute knocked Zúñiga down with a left uppercut to the body. Zúñiga got up, but Bute continued the assault, eventually leading to a stoppage by the referee.[3]
On November 29, 2009, Lucian Bute scored a fourth-round KO over Librado Andrade at Colisee Pepsi in Quebec City, Canada. Bute retained his IBF super middleweight title with the victory and is ready to unite the title.
Mihai Leu
Mihai Leu este primul campion mondial profesionist din boxul românesc. Pe 22 februarie 1997 Leu l-a învins la puncte pe Santiago Samaniego şi a câştigat titlul în versiunea WBO la categoria semi-mijlocie. Leu şi-a apărat apoi centura în faţa lui Michael Carruth. Leu a strâns 28 de meciuri şi 28 victorii în boxul profesionist şi a renunţat la centura mondială fără luptă din cauza unor probleme medicale.
Mihai Leu (b.February 13, 1968, Hunedoara) is a Romanian boxer, former World Champion, currently involved in auto racing as a racecar driver.
In 1991, he became a professional boxer in Germany and had 28 wins of 28 matches, winning the following titles:
•1993 - Germany Intercontinental Title (which he gave up without fighting)
•1995 - WBO Intercontinental Title (which he gave up without fighting)
•1997 - World Champion (which he gave up due to medical reasons)
On February 22, 1997 Mihai Leu won the the fight (by unanimous decision) against Santiago Samaniego of Panama to become the welter-weight (66.8 kg) WBO World Champion - his greatest accomplishment in sports. He defended against Michael Carruth. Due to an injury, he was forced to abandon boxing but, unwilling to give up the world of sports, he turned to auto racing.
Mihai Leu (b.February 13, 1968, Hunedoara) is a Romanian boxer, former World Champion, currently involved in auto racing as a racecar driver.
In 1991, he became a professional boxer in Germany and had 28 wins of 28 matches, winning the following titles:
•1993 - Germany Intercontinental Title (which he gave up without fighting)
•1995 - WBO Intercontinental Title (which he gave up without fighting)
•1997 - World Champion (which he gave up due to medical reasons)
On February 22, 1997 Mihai Leu won the the fight (by unanimous decision) against Santiago Samaniego of Panama to become the welter-weight (66.8 kg) WBO World Champion - his greatest accomplishment in sports. He defended against Michael Carruth. Due to an injury, he was forced to abandon boxing but, unwilling to give up the world of sports, he turned to auto racing.
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