Innovation in research on micro- and nanoplastics and their effects on human health
We are a multidisciplinary team with expertise in a wide range of fields including food sciences & technology, allergy, immunology, biomedicine, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, machine learning, paediatrics and others, cooperating across Europe to investigate the relationship among micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) and allergic diseases.
The Project
Untangling the multifaceted relationship of exposure routes, risks and health impacts of MNPs.
Improving MNP detection
We plan to develop innovative tools to measure and characterize MNPs and potential contaminants in food, water and air.
MNPs combined with pollutants
We are committed to understanding the effect of MNPs combined with potentially harmful environmental contaminants adhering to their surfaces and finding their way into the human body.
The relationship with allergic diseases
We aim to examine a possible link between MNPs and their role in food allergy and allergic asthma.
Highlights
SETAC 2024 - Call for Abstracts
Are you conducting research into fate and effects of MNPs in relation to human exposure from early life to adulthood? The CUSP Cluster is calling for abstracts for a proposed session at SETAC 2024, to be held in Seville from 5 – 9 May 2024.
You mean microplastics are real?
Exploring kids’ reactions to the Imptox videogame.
Full Imptox workshop recording now available
Missed the second Imptox workshop in March? No worries! The full event recording is now available on YouTube.
Imptox present at the upcoming Danube Academies Conference
Project Coordinator Prof. Tanja Cirkovic-Velickovic from the University of Belgrade will present research on microplastics contaminated seafood.
The Imptox Team
Imptox is a multidisciplinary consortium of 12 partners from 8 European countries.
