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POLYRISK Research Project

@polyriskscience

EU-funded research project that aims to better understand how micro- and nanoplastics impact our health & immune system.

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PLASTICHEAL (@plasticheal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join the #PlasticHeal team Netherlands! Our project partners at Wageningen U&R have opened this postdoc vacancy in #microplastic research: 🔗wur.nl/en/vacancy/pos… 🗓️Deadline for applications: 6th February 2024 (included). #H2020 #MNPLs #Nanoplastics #EUResearch

Join the #PlasticHeal team Netherlands!

Our project partners at <a href="/WUR/">Wageningen U&R</a> have opened this postdoc vacancy in #microplastic research:

🔗wur.nl/en/vacancy/pos…

🗓️Deadline for applications: 6th February 2024 (included).

#H2020 #MNPLs #Nanoplastics #EUResearch
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🤝 We're proud to work with a group of talented early-career researchers working on #MicroPlastics & health! 👩‍🔬 Last November, young researchers within CUSPResearch gathered to talk about their experiences collaborating in a 🇪🇺 research cluster. 📺👉 bit.ly/47Kdohq

🤝 We're proud to work with a group of talented early-career researchers working on #MicroPlastics &amp; health!

👩‍🔬 Last November, young researchers within <a href="/CuspResearch/">CUSPResearch</a> gathered to talk about their experiences collaborating in a 🇪🇺 research cluster.

📺👉 bit.ly/47Kdohq
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Are you interested in the human toxicity of #MicroPlastics? This Wednesday, POLYRISK's coordinator Raymond Pieters will join Academie Nationale de Pharmacie to present our project's research into the health effects of microplastics found in the environment. 📺 Watch it live! youtube.com/watch?v=DYd7wR…

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👚 Clothes made from synthetic materials like polyester can shed #microplastics when worn & washed. 💡 POLYRISK researchers are examining the potential health effects related to occupational exposure of workers in the textile industry. 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hyk050QhtUY

👚 Clothes made from synthetic materials like polyester can shed #microplastics when worn &amp; washed.

💡 POLYRISK researchers are examining the potential health effects related to occupational exposure of workers in the textile industry.

👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hyk050QhtUY
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👋 Get to know the faces behind the POLYRISK project! 🎙️ In our new interview series, we talk with our scientists about what drives them in their research into #MicroPlastics & #NanoPlastics. ➡️ Find out more at ow.ly/11vW50Q9u6J

👋 Get to know the faces behind the POLYRISK project!

🎙️ In our new interview series, we talk with our scientists about what drives them in their research into #MicroPlastics &amp; #NanoPlastics.

➡️ Find out more at ow.ly/11vW50Q9u6J
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🫧 #Microplastics: tiny particles with a big impact! 🔍 In a recent blog, ISGlobal looks at what we know so far about microplastics and health. 👇 ow.ly/gJHF50QAaHv

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🔎🥫 Recent studies link #ultraprocessedfoods to increased exposure to #phthalates & #microplastics. ➡️ Exposure can contribute to serious health impacts from endocrine disruption to reproductive issues ⚠️ via Food Packaging Forum ➡️ foodpackagingforum.org/news/ultra-pro… #ToxicFreeFuture

🔎🥫 Recent studies link #ultraprocessedfoods to increased exposure to #phthalates &amp; #microplastics.

➡️ Exposure can contribute to serious health impacts from endocrine disruption to reproductive issues ⚠️

via <a href="/fpffoundation/">Food Packaging Forum</a>  ➡️ foodpackagingforum.org/news/ultra-pro…

#ToxicFreeFuture
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A new study shows #microplastics have been found in every human placenta tested, leaving scientists concerned over the potential health impacts. 👇 Read more from Guardian Environment. #MNPs ow.ly/Y81U50QMiIP

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🔴 What's the state of the science on plastic chemicals? 🎙️ Tune into an online discussion on 14 March, organised by GENeva Environment Network, on chemicals and polymers of concerns, and how to address them. 👉 More info at ow.ly/qS9c50QSkX3 @CUSPResearch

🔴 What's the state of the science on plastic chemicals?

🎙️ Tune into an online discussion on 14 March, organised by <a href="/GENetwork/">GENeva Environment Network</a>, on chemicals and polymers of concerns, and how to address them.

👉 More info at ow.ly/qS9c50QSkX3

@CUSPResearch
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🧑‍🔬Scientists across Europe are working together to understand the impact of #microplastics and #nanoplastics on #health. POLYRISK partners met in Oslo to discuss the latest research on the potential immune effects of these plastic particles. Learn more: polyrisk.science/2024/04/23/mic…

🧑‍🔬Scientists across Europe are working together to understand the impact of #microplastics and #nanoplastics on #health.

POLYRISK partners met in Oslo to discuss the latest research on the potential immune effects of these plastic particles.

Learn more: polyrisk.science/2024/04/23/mic…
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Joining #SETACSeville 2024? Don’t miss @CUSPResearch’s session where POLYRISK researcher Tim Skrabanja will present on moving research on #microplastics and immune responses from lab to real-life scenarios. Learn more about POLYRISK: polyrisk.science

Joining #SETACSeville 2024?

Don’t miss @CUSPResearch’s session where POLYRISK researcher Tim Skrabanja will present on moving research on #microplastics and immune responses from lab to real-life scenarios.

Learn more about POLYRISK: polyrisk.science
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⚕️Nano- and microplastic particles are a #PublicHealth concern, but we need more research to understand their specific health risks. CUSPResearch 's policy brief explains what we know about the health impacts of #MNPs and identifies key research gaps. polyrisk.science/2024/05/06/pol…

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💡Discover the latest science on the #health impacts of micro-and nanoplastics. Join us at CHE’s webinar on 25 June to learn more about how #MNPs may impact the immune system, pregnancy, and early development. ➡️Register today: healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/9…

💡Discover the latest science on the #health impacts of micro-and nanoplastics.

Join us at <a href="/CHE_healthenv/">CHE</a>’s webinar on 25 June to learn more about how #MNPs may impact the immune system, pregnancy, and early development.

➡️Register today: healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/9…
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#Microplastics can be found everywhere in our environment, from synthetic rubber tires 🚗 to our clothes 👗. POLYRISK Research Project, where HEAL is a partner, is researching how these tiny plastic particles might impact our immune system 👉 polyrisk.science #PlasticFreeJuly

#Microplastics can be found everywhere in our environment, from synthetic rubber tires 🚗 to our clothes 👗. 

<a href="/PolyriskScience/">POLYRISK Research Project</a>, where HEAL is a partner, is researching how these tiny plastic particles might impact our immune system 👉 polyrisk.science 

#PlasticFreeJuly
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Missed the latest CHE webinar on micro-and #NanoPlastics and #PublicHealth? A recording is now available. 🔍Learn more about POLYRISK and AURORA research on how #MNPs may impact the immune system and early-life development. 🎥polyrisk.science/2024/07/09/web…

Missed the latest <a href="/CHE_healthenv/">CHE</a> webinar on micro-and #NanoPlastics and #PublicHealth? A recording is now available.

🔍Learn more about POLYRISK and <a href="/AuroraProjectEU/">AURORA</a> research on how #MNPs may impact the immune system and early-life development.

🎥polyrisk.science/2024/07/09/web…
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🌊Curious about the latest research on micro and nano plastic pollution in our waters? In their upcoming workshop, Imptox scientists will present groundbreaking findings on the impact of these pollutants on aquatic ecosystems and human health. 🔗Learn more and register⬇️

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Join ACAT and CHE at their upcoming webinar to learn more about the health and environmental concerns posed by artificial turf. 🗓️18 September, 19:00 CEST 🔗Learn more and register for the webinar below⬇️

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👩‍🔬Meet Annemijne van den Berg, PhD researcher at the Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences Utrecht University. She is investigating how our daily exposure to #Microplastics and #Nanoplastics may impact health and wellbeing. 🎙️Read her interview: polyrisk.science/2024/11/04/int… CUSPResearch

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👩‍🔬Get to know the faces behind POLYRISK 👨‍🔬 Find out what got them into science, what challenges they face in their scientific work, and what drives them in their research into the impact of micro- and nanoplastics on human health. 👋Meet our researchers: polyrisk.science/meet-our-resea…

👩‍🔬Get to know the faces behind POLYRISK 👨‍🔬

Find out what got them into science, what challenges they face in their scientific work, and what drives them in their research into the impact of micro- and nanoplastics on human health.

👋Meet our researchers: polyrisk.science/meet-our-resea…
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What risks do #Microplastics and #NanoPlastics pose to #HumanHealth? POLYRISK researchers have developed a framework to simplify MNP risk assessment, helping us better understand the potential health impacts of #PlasticPollution. 🔗 Learn more: polyrisk.science/2025/01/21/wha…

What risks do #Microplastics and #NanoPlastics pose to #HumanHealth?

POLYRISK researchers have developed a framework to simplify MNP risk assessment, helping us better understand the potential health impacts of #PlasticPollution.

🔗 Learn more: polyrisk.science/2025/01/21/wha…