This is a short presentation of some of NILU’s projects. Click on the project to see more information.
Innovative Nanopharmaceuticals: Targeting Breast Cancer Stem Cells by Novel Combination of Epigenetic and Anticancer Drugs with Gene Therapy (INNOCENT)
A challenge in the treatment of breast cancer patients is frequent relapses. This project focuses at circulating cancer stem cells, which are a main cause of relapses in the patients. The aim of this project is to develop a new drug for treatment of breast cancer, by targeting stem cells, based on nanoparticles.
Hyperlocal precipitation forecast everywhere in the world on a simple demand? (PrecX)
The PrecX project will develop a forecast service that provides highly accurate, hyper-local, and on demand precipitation prediction everywhere in the world. PrecX will be a ready-to-go digital solution for […]
Air quality assessment for Tromsø
NILU and Urbanet analyse have prepared a revised air quality assessment for Tromsø. The action plan, including strategies and measures, aims to reduce air pollution to a level that meets […]
Used tires in asphalt production – Feasibility Study (RubberRoad)
How should we best dispose of our used car tires? The RubberRoad project addresses the responsible use of tires, stimulating the production of asphalt with rubber content in Norway. Used […]
iResponse: Social Responsible Crowdsourcing for Environmental Research and Decision-Making (iResponse )
The iResponse project will develop and study social responsible ICT-based crowdsourcing tools for environmental research and decision-making processes based on citizen participation and engagement (crowdsourcing).
Collective awareness platform for outdoor air pollution (hackAIR)
The overall objective of hackAIR is to develop and pilot test an open platform that will enable communities of citizens to easily set up air quality monitoring networks and engage […]
Air quality plan for improved air quality in Bergen
NILU and Urbanet Analyze (UA) have prepared a revised air quality plan for Bergen city. The air quality plan will help to reduce the air pollution to a level that […]
Development of sensor-based Citizens’ Observatory Community for improving quality of life in cities (CITI-SENSE)
The CITI-SENSE project developed and tested components of environmental monitoring and information systems based on innovative and novel Earth Observation capabilities. The applications focused on the citizens’ immediate environment regarding […]
UV Intercomparison and Integration in a High Arctic Environment (UVAC)
The Arctic is a region which to high extent influences the atmospheric behaviour in the Northern hemisphere and for this reason attracts the attention of the scientific community. The Atmosphere […]