September 7, 2023
PNAS interviews CUSP researchers from the Imptox and PlasticsFatE projects as they delve into the intriguing world of microplastics and disease transmission.
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The latest updates from across CUSP
August 17, 2023
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
July 14, 2023
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
July 14, 2023
Imptox scientist visits the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro to establish collaborations in micro- and nanoplastics research; engages with Brazilian research teams, discusses research initiatives on microplastics in Guanabara Bay and Amazonian waters, and explores funding opportunities for future projects, with media recognition highlighting the importance of their work
June 30, 2023
The Cluster will participate in a parallel session on the contribution of pan-European research collaboration to evidence-based policies for zero pollution and health
May 12, 2023
Issue number four of the periodic CUSP newsletter is now available for download; includes updates about the latest events, initiatives, and achievements across the cluster's projects
March 30, 2023
Third public CUSP workshop within series on health risk assessment of micro- and nanoplastics to be held on April 21, 2023; session to feature expert presentations and discussions focusing on data needs, availability, reuse, and gaps for MNP-risk related tools
March 6, 2023
Range of experts to present on the latest research related to MNPs and human health; public event on March 24th in Vienna to provide an afternoon of exciting discussions
February 21, 2023
Second public CUSP workshop within series on health risk assessment of micro- and nanoplastics to be held on March 14, 2023; session to feature expert presentations and breakout discussion session focusing on how to establish frameworks for assessing human health risks of MNPs
February 10, 2023
Guest speakers and CUSP collaborators gather to share updates on data and ideas on the science-policy on MNPs, and discuss how to make scientific research relevant for effective regulations
