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March 6, 2024

Exploring the frontiers of food safety and microplastics: Two upcoming Imptox events

Imptox hosts sessions at IAFP European Symposium on Food Safety in Geneva on April 30 – May 2 and FoodMicro 2024 in Burgos on July 8 – 11; registration open for all to attend

March 5, 2024

Imptox workshop on the nexus between MNPs, allergies, toxicology & environmental factors

Hybrid workshop on March 11th, 2024 will explore critical insights in the field of microplastics and human health; registration open for both in-person and virtual participation

January 18, 2024

CUSP early career researchers share progress

Virtual event brings together early-stage researchers to present on progress and exchange ideas; short, recorded presentations of their research are now available to watch

September 29, 2023

SETAC 2024: Call for abstracts

The CUSP Cluster is calling for abstracts for a proposed session at SETAC 2024, to be held in Seville from 5 – 9 May 2024; the session, named 'The Fate and Effects of Micro- and Nano-plastics in Relation to Human Health Exposure', will present the latest developments in analytical techniques and biological assays and models and associated results that advance our understanding of human exposure to MNPs and their fate and effects.

September 7, 2023

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.

August 17, 2023

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

July 14, 2023

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

July 14, 2023

Collaborative Research on Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Brazil: A Journey of International Cooperation

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

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