POLYRISK Research Project

🌬️ 🚗 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/pla…

🔬 Micro-and nanoplastic particles may damage immune cells in the long term without triggering major inflammation, according to new POLYRISK study. Learn more👇microplastics.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

🚮 ⚕️ 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/ris…

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/

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/wha…

👩‍🔬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-resea…

👩‍🔬Meet Annemijne van den Berg, PhD researcher at the Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences @UniUtrecht. She is investigating how our daily exposure to #Microplastics and #Nanoplastics may impact health and wellbeing. 🎙️Read her interview: polyrisk.science/2024/11/04/int… @CuspResearch

Join @ak_action and @CHE_healthenv at their upcoming webinar to learn more about the health and environmental concerns posed by artificial turf. 🗓️18 September, 19:00 CEST 🔗Learn more and register for the webinar below⬇️

🌊Curious about the latest research on micro and nano plastic pollution in our waters? In their upcoming workshop, @imptox scientists will present groundbreaking findings on the impact of these pollutants on aquatic ecosystems and human health. 🔗Learn more and register⬇️

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/web…

#Microplastics can be found everywhere in our environment, from synthetic rubber tires 🚗 to our clothes 👗. @PolyriskScience, where HEAL is a partner, is researching how these tiny plastic particles might impact our immune system 👉 polyrisk.science #PlasticFreeJuly

💡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-webinars/9…

⚕️Nano- and microplastic particles are a #PublicHealth concern, but we need more research to understand their specific health risks. @CuspResearch 's policy brief explains what we know about the health impacts of #MNPs and identifies key research gaps. polyrisk.science/2024/05/06/pol…

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

🧑‍🔬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/mic…

🔴 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

A new study shows #microplastics have been found in every human placenta tested, leaving scientists concerned over the potential health impacts. 👇 Read more from @guardianeco. #MNPs ow.ly/Y81U50QMiIP

🔎🥫 Recent studies link #ultraprocessedfoods to increased exposure to #phthalates & #microplastics. ➡️ Exposure can contribute to serious health impacts from endocrine disruption to reproductive issues ⚠️ via @fpffoundation ➡️ foodpackagingforum.org/news/ultra-pro… #ToxicFreeFuture

🫧 #Microplastics: tiny particles with a big impact! 🔍 In a recent blog, @ISGLOBALorg looks at what we know so far about microplastics and health. 👇 ow.ly/gJHF50QAaHv

👋 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