Plastic_In – Airborne micro(nano)plastic in occupational environments: Unravelling health risk and candidate biomarkers for early detection of respiratory diseases

Coordinator

Fernanda de Oliveira Esteves Rosário

Programme

Projetos de Investigação Científica e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico - 2023

Dates

01/10/2025 - 29/09/2028

Funding for CESAM

248,097.60€ €

Total Funding

248,097.60€ €

Funding Entity

Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) & COMPETE

Proponent Institution

UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO (PT)

Plastic_In aims to unravel health risks of MNPs in occupational environments and screen for early-biomarkers of respiratory disease. The focus on real scenarios, advanced methodologies and non-invasive biomarkers makes our approach unique. Expert scientists with complementary skills in nanotoxicology and air quality will lead the research. Data will provide groundbreaking insights on MNPs and contribute to public health and environmental welfare.

CESAM members in the project