Campus activities, Conferences and congresses, Diffusion, Research
Wednesday:
Online conference of the European project PlasticHeal, coordinated from the UAB.
The event, titled “Shaping the Future of Micro- and Nanoplastic Research: Connecting Science, Policy and Industry for Human Health,” marks an important milestone as the project enters its final phase after three years of research dedicated to understanding the impact of micro and nanoplastics (MNPL) on human health. The conference will showcase the results achieved so far and provide a platform for key stakeholders from various fields across Europe to discuss the current state of knowledge, its limitations, and future challenges in researching the impact of MNPL on human health.
The language of the conference is English.
Why attend?
Presentation of results: Gain insights into the significant findings of the PlasticHeal research.
Expert discussions: Connect with leading experts to reflect on the needs and limitations of current knowledge and future research challenges.
Interactive sessions: Engage in debates with policymakers, industry leaders, and standardization bodies to exchange experiences, concerns, opinions, and expectations about ongoing and future research.
Agenda highlights:
Day 1: Understanding and assessing the risks of micro and nanoplastics
Presentation of the Risk Assessment Framework for MNPL by Steffen Foss Hansen, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
In-depth presentations:
Carcinogenicity and mutagenicity by Alba Hernández Bonilla, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) - principal investigator of the project
Immunotoxicology by Diego Angosto, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB)
Gastrointestinal toxicity by Cyrill Bussy, University of Manchester (UoM)
Roundtable: “Breaking down the framework: Advancing safety for MNPLs.” The discussion will focus on exploring innovative approaches and strategies to address key regulatory gaps.
Day 2: Beyond traditional approaches. Making data valuable.
Making data valuable by Alba Hernández Bonilla, UAB
From in vitro advanced models to in vivo data by Hans Bouwmeester, Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Defining MNPL exposure: analytical workflows by Thorsten Reemtsma, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and Irina Estrela-Lopis, University of Leipzig.
Roundtable: “Bridging Science and Policy: Refining models for regulatory impact,” dedicated to discussing how to improve experimental models to meet regulatory needs in the risk assessment of microplastics and nanoplastics.
This conference will bring together leading experts from academia, industry, and policy-making bodies, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to exchange experiences, concerns, opinions, and expectations about ongoing and future research in the field of MNPL.
