We are delighted to participate as principal investigator within the FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency-funded module, microONE, launched by CBmed GmbH. This exciting project, led Wolfgang Wadsak and Lukas Kenner, is set to uncover possible health implications arising from exposure to micro-/nano-plastic particles- particularly, in development, progression and biochemical interactions in cancers such as colorectal cancer.
Starting from the 1st of January 2022 this revolutionary and ambitious module brings together a wide range of world-renowned partners from academia and industry, coming from 3 different continents (North America, Asia and Europe) who will work together to peel away at the fundamental question imposed by the overflow of plastics in our environment- namely: 'Microplastic particles: A Hazard for Human Health?'. Together, we are set to conduct synergistic cutting-edge research activities which will undoubtedly have a profound impact on our understanding of the potential relationship between microplastics and human diseases.

We are excited to be part of the COST action "Plastics monitoRIng detectiOn RemedIaTion recoverY" - PRIORITY.

Nano- and microplastics (N/MPs) environmental pollution poses a serious challenge that scientists, risk-managers and, above all, the population through a more conscientious plastic waste disposal, and the politicians through appropriate waste management strategies, are strongly asked to deal with.

The support of COST actions is compulsory to foster networking and knowledge sharing, supporting activities such as meetings, training schools, conferences and workshops, international interlaboratory and proficiency tests, and exchange visits of researchers (Short Term Scientific Missions -STMS).

Thomas Meisel part of the Core Group and leader of the working group WG6: Metrology and Standardisation

 For more infos follow this link: www.cost.eu/actions/CA20101/ and ca-priority.eu/