What are the impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on the human body?
We are 75 organisations from 21 countries working within five large-scale research projects united in CUSP – the European research cluster to understand the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs).
About
The CUSP cluster
Uniting five research initiatives in one large cluster will help create synergies and amplify the effort of individual research initiatives. The CUSP team will work closely with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre to enhance the impact of their research and to make sure there is a constant dialogue between science and policymaking.
news
CUSP scientists interviewed on their research: Can microplastics carry infectious diseases?
PNAS interviews CUSP researchers from the Imptox and PlasticsFatE projects as they delve into the intriguing world of microplastics and disease transmission.
CUSP 2023 International Conference: Two years of intensive research into micro- and nanoplastics
The five CUSP projects are meeting in Utrecht, The Netherlands on September 14, 2023; the event marks an important milestone to determine where micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) research stands and what challenges are still open
The WHO Europe Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health: Highlighting the benefits of research into microplastics and health for policy action
Countries across Europe committed to take urgent action to stop millions of preventable deaths every year linked to climate change and pollution during the 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe on July 5-7th in Budapest, Hungary; CUSP projects POLYRISK and PLASTICHEAL participated in the event to highlight the various ways research into micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) can benefit future policy action to end pollution and protect health
Events
Nov 12 - Nov 17, 2023
Microplastics workshop for early career researchers: Best practices and expert insights
Ascona, Switzerland
Nov 13 - Nov 19, 2023
Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-3)
Nairobi, Kenya
Nov 15, 2023
9th Meeting of the IATA Case Studies Project
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Nov 20 - Nov 24, 2023
International Conferences on Environmental & Food Monitoring
Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 5 - May 9, 2024
SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting
Seville, Spain
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