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

Europe
Joined June 2021
🌬️ 🚗 Breathing in micro- and nanoplastic particles released from car tyres in traffic can trigger an immune response, according to new POLYRISK research. 🔎 Check out the full publication: polyrisk.science/2025/08/28/…
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🚮 ⚕️ Representatives from national health institutes, civil society, and industry joined POLYRISK scientists in Amsterdam on 27 June to discuss the latest POLYRISK findings on micro- and nano plastics and their impacts on immune health. Learn more: polyrisk.science/2025/07/04/…
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Micro- and nanoplastics have become a global environmental concern, infiltrating every aspect of human life. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we want to highlight how our research sheds light on the effects of plastic pollution on people’s immune health.🔬 🔗 polyrisk.science/news/
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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/…
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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-re…
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Missed the latest @CHE_healthenv webinar on micro-and #NanoPlastics and #PublicHealth? A recording is now available. 🔍Learn more about POLYRISK and @AuroraProjectEU research on how #MNPs may impact the immune system and early-life development. 🎥polyrisk.science/2024/07/09/…
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💡Discover the latest science on the #health impacts of micro-and nanoplastics. Join us at @CHE_healthenv’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…
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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/
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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/…
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🔴 What's the state of the science on plastic chemicals? 🎙️ Tune into an online discussion on 14 March, organised by @GENetwork, on chemicals and polymers of concerns, and how to address them. 👉 More info at ow.ly/qS9c50QSkX3 @CUSPResearch
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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
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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
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Are you interested in the human toxicity of #MicroPlastics? This Wednesday, POLYRISK's coordinator Raymond Pieters will join @AcadPharm to present our project's research into the health effects of microplastics found in the environment. 📺 Watch it live! youtube.com/watch?v=DYd7wRYp…
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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
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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
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The 5️⃣th edition of the @CuspResearch newsletter is here! 🔬 Read all about the latest updates, initiatives and achievements on #MicroPlastics & #NanoPlastics research from the past 6 months. ➡️ ow.ly/YiS350Qbqqp #MNPs
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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 #MNPs #ResearchImpactEU
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