Discover the impact micro and nanoplastics have on our health

The European project PlasticHeal, coordinated by the UAB, will present its results at the final conference, entitled "Plastic inside us: Unveiling the hidden impact of micro and nanoplastics" (MNPLs), which will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Barcelona and also online via YouTube.

This event (in English with simultaneous translation into Catalan) connects cutting-edge research with guidelines and ideas to address the challenges posed by micro and nanoplastics. Whether you come from the academic and scientific world, work in the health sector, public administration, education, civil society, or industry, you will find topics tailored to your field.

• Health impacts: Carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, effects on the microbiome, risks for vulnerable populations.
• Guidelines for industry: Materials of the future, biomonitoring, innovative measurement techniques (FTIR, RAMAN).
• Education and awareness: Exposure, safety, long-term effects.

• PlasticHeal: Taking microplastics research beyond the lab
  Alba Hernández Bonilla. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
• Micronanoplastics and health: What hospitals and healthcare professionals need to know
  Cyrill Bussy. University of Manchester
• Micronanoplastics in the workplace: Linking research to safer products and practices
  Julia Catalán. Universidad de Zaragoza
• Coffee break – posters presentation
• Understanding MNPLs: Tools and stories to inspire social action
  Virginia Mata Marcano. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - PRUAB
• Why micro- and nanoplastics should matter to governments and local authorities
  Steffen Foss Hansen. Technical University of Denmark
• Facing the future: Common challenges and next steps
  Hans Bouwmeester. Wageningen University & Research

☕ In-person highlight: Coffee break + scientific poster exhibition

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