EU-funded research project that aims to better understand how micro- and nanoplastics impact our health & immune system.
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Joined June 2021
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POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
#Microplastics can be found everywhere in our environment, from synthetic rubber tires 🚗 to our clothes 👗.
@PolyriskScience, where HEAL is a partner, is researching how these tiny plastic particles might impact our immune system 👉 polyrisk.science/
#PlasticFreeJuly
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
🔎🥫 Recent studies link #ultraprocessedfoods to increased exposure to #phthalates & #microplastics.
➡️ Exposure can contribute to serious health impacts from endocrine disruption to reproductive issues ⚠️
via @fpffoundation ➡️ foodpackagingforum.org/news/…
#ToxicFreeFuture
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Join the #PlasticHeal team Netherlands!
Our project partners at @WUR have opened this postdoc vacancy in #microplastic research:
🔗wur.nl/en/vacancy/postdoc-as…
🗓️Deadline for applications: 6th February 2024 (included).
#H2020 #MNPLs #Nanoplastics #EUResearch
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
A growing number of young EU researchers from different scientific fields are investigating health & environmental impacts of #microplastics & #nanoplastics. Today and tomorrow, they'll share the highlights of their work at the 2nd @CuspResearch Early Career Researchers Meeting.
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
💡 Want to know more about #EUfunded R&I on environmental risk factors and their health impacts?
Check out our new factsheet to see how we are working to provide scientific support to evolving environment & health policies and actions 🔬
👇
europa.eu/!kFFn3r
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Can environmental factors lead to #ChildhoodCancer?
Join us on 6 October to find out!
Explore with us the role of environmental stressors in the development of childhood cancer & the needs of this research area 👇
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Did you miss the @CuspResearch launch event last week? Don't worry, there's some good news!
You can now watch recordings of the session on CUSP's YouTube channel! 👇
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
@plasticsfate @plasticheal @imptox @PolyriskScience
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
The CUSP International Conference is coming to an end and we're now immersed in a lively panel discussion before a final wrap-up and outlook! This panel allows us to delve deeper into today's key topics and to further the discussion on #MNPs!
Thank you everyone for joining us‼️
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Shoutout to our fellow researchers from @AuroraProjectEU, @plasticheal, @plasticsfate and @PolyriskScience for your valuable contribution to this session!
Today it's all about:
🔬Risk assessment
🧪Human exposure
💡Methods and standartization
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
🎉It’s finally here! The CUSP International Conference kicks off today. Get ready for a day filled with insights, discussions, and collaborative knowledge sharing⚡👀Let’s dive into the world of microplastics and their impact on health🌍🔬
Check the agenda cusp-research.eu/cusp-2023-i…
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Yesterday we unveiled our microplastics game #microplasticsmadness at the @CuspResearch meeting!🎮It's an engaging way for kids to learn while having fun. Join us in this educational adventure with Nano-Ninja!🧩
Scan the QR code or click here👉game.imptox.eu/register
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
We're proud to have represented @CuspResearch with @PolyriskScience at the @WHO_Europe Ministerial Conference on Environment & Health last week!
🔎The team emphasised on how the new evidence contributes to better prevention policies.
🔗bit.ly/3ruiteJ
#7MCEH
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
This is one of the many sources of environmental pollution that @CuspResearch projects are studying to understand their impact on #humanhealth.
Join us at the @WHO_Europe #7MCEH to learn more!!
📆July 6, 13-14h
Info: bit.ly/46pHTtN
Register: bit.ly/3JBJFhK
⚽ NEW study kicked off by @PolyriskScience will examine the real-life exposure to #microplastics & #nanoplastics found on artificial football pitches and their effect on people’s immune system.
➡️ Read more on bit.ly/3JxqxRZ
🧵👇 Thread
#MNPs
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
🥈@CUSPResearch's 4th newsletter is now out!
Read about this #H2020 cluster working to uncover the effects of #microplastics and #nanoplastics on human health👇
cusp-research.eu/wp-content/…
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
HEAL is a partner in the @PolyriskScience 🇪🇺 project that is working to understand the impact of #microplastics & #nanoplastics impact on health⚕️
See the flyer below for more info ⬇️
and explore the website➡️ polyrisk.science/
#WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
🎧Listen up!
The #PlasticHeal podcast 🎙️ is here!
📻Tune in and discover with us the scientific findings on the impacts and mode of action of #microplastics and #nanoplastics on #humanhealth.
📌 plasticheal.eu/en/news/proje…
#MNPLs #H2020
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Don't miss the #PlasticHeal #newsletter!
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news on the project's #research and stay up to date on the impact of micro- and #nanoplastics on #humanhealth
Sign up➡️bit.ly/3WgCJLk
#MNPLs #H2020Results #EUScience #Microplastics
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
👋 Are you a policymaker or NGO interested in the link between health and environmental exposures?
🗣️ Join us to hear from @WHO_Europe about tackling health at a global level & discuss the challenges you face whilst learning about how #EHEN can help!
➡️ bit.ly/4452bHU
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
This Friday: 2nd workshop of the @CuspResearch series on human health risk assessment of #microplastics & #nanoplastics, focused on data needs. Coorganised by our partner project @PolyriskScience
📝bit.ly/43kInzU
🗓️21 April, 9-14:30 CET
📍Online
POLYRISK Research Project retweeted
Check out the flyer for our POLYRISK project @PolyriskScience! Our team is working hard to develop cutting-edge methods for sampling, exposure analysis, and risk assessment of micro- and nanoplastics. Stay tuned for updates! #microplastics #nanoplastics
🔍 #Microplastics & #nanoplastics can be found everywhere in our environment, from synthetic rubber tires to our clothes.
✅ @PolyriskScience’s new flyer shows how we're advancing the science on how #MNPs might impact people's health and immune system
➡️ bit.ly/3lW8SdW
