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Microplastics Webinar Series: Exploring exposure and related health effects
Rolling Submissions
NASEM
Description
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under five millimeters, enter the environment from a variety of sources like larger plastic breakdown, personal care products, and industrial processes. These persistent particles contribute to environmental pollution and have been detected in human tissues, with studies linking them to systemic health effects including inflammation. The webinar series will explore:
Potential health and environmental hazards from microplastics...
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Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted
Funding Type
other
Categories of Funding Activity
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Environment and Environmental Studies
- Health and Medicine
- Policy for Science and Technology
Grantor Contact Information
Contact: Layla Garyk, Environmental Health Matters Initiative
Grantor Email
lgaryk@nas.edu
Other Grantor Information
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.
Additional Information
Webinars cover topics including the hazards of microplastics to health and the environment, distribution and exposure pathways, research needs, mitigation strategies, and technologies for monitoring microplastics. Additional URLs:
https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/43578_08-2024_environmental-health-matters-initiative-introduction-to-microplastics-and-health-implications-where-are-we-and-where-are-we-going-webinar-1
https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2024/09/understanding-microplastics-insights-from-experts-on-environmental-and-human-health
Supporting Link
https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/microplastics-webinar-series-exploring-exposure-and-related-health-effects
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