PRIORITY AND EMERGING POLLUTANTS
Advanced Course
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“Toxic Truths: Exploring Environmental and Health Risks from Emerging Contaminants”
The presence of priority and emerging pollutants in the environment poses a significant challenge for public health, ecosystems, and regulatory agencies worldwide. These contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and microplastics, are increasingly recognized for their potential risks, yet their full impact remains under investigation.
This advanced course offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of these contaminants, focusing on their sources, environmental fate, toxicological effects, and risk assessment methodologies. Designed for researchers, students, and professionals in toxicology, environmental sciences, and regulatory policy, this course provides an up-to-date perspective on the latest scientific findings and analytical techniques used to monitor and mitigate these pollutants.
Through expert-led lectures and case studies, participants will gain a deep understanding of how emerging pollutants affect human health and ecosystems, how to apply modern bioanalytical and risk assessment tools, and how regulatory frameworks are evolving to address these challenges.
By completing this course, participants will be well-equipped to analyze and address pollution-related challenges, contributing to improved environmental policies and more effective strategies to protect human health and natural ecosystems.
LEARNING MATERIAL
Toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PFAS are introduced. Hazard identification, hazard characterization, exposure assessment and risk characterization are then topics of this lecture. Four tasks requiring literature study are given during the presentation. Overall, this advanced course lecture provides a detailed understanding of the problems associated with exposure to PFAS, a recently much discussed group of emerging and priority pollutants.
- Duration of video without required study breaks: 38 min.
- 4 tasks requiring literature studies are given during the video, which take at least 4 hours in total to complete.
Complete duration of this advanced course lecture including tasks: 5 hours.
How early biomarkers are changing what we know about hidden health effects
Join us in this ToxLearn4EU & NI EEMGS Webinar featuring Professor Stefano Bonassi on the topic: “Epidemiological association between early effects biomarkers and disease” and Professor Aida Kulo Ćesić on the topic “Does Paracetamol cause more harm than good?”. With these experts we explore the critical role of biomarkers of early effect and how they have been transforming modern toxicology, offering insights into the earliest biological responses to environmental and chemical exposures. With over 40 years of research, these indicators have been instrumental in understanding genomic instability, DNA damage, and other precursors to adverse health outcomes.
This video is designed for toxicologists, researchers, and students eager to learn how biomarkers bridge the gap between exposure science and disease prevention. We discuss key methodologies, their applications across different fields, and how this knowledge contributes to modernizing toxicology education.
Whether you’re involved in environmental health, regulatory science, or risk assessment, this video provides valuable insights into early detection strategies and emerging research trends. Watch now to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of toxicology and human biomonitoring!
Toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) are introduced. Hazard identification, hazard characterization, exposure assessment and risk characterization are then topics of this lecture. Four tasks requiring literature study are given during the presentation. Overall, this advanced course lecture provides a detailed understanding of the problems associated with the exposure to pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which has caused major concerns due to their toxicity and the carcinogenicity of some PA.
- Duration of video without required study breaks: 38 min.
- 4 tasks requiring literature studies are given during the video, which take at least 4 hours in total to complete.
Complete duration of this advanced course lecture including tasks: 5 hours.
The Science vs politics of Depleted Uranium
What’s stopping the world from banning depleted uranium weapons? In this video, we dive deep into the politics, strategies, and communication challenges that shape the debate. Learn how credibility, risk perception, and global power struggles impact policy decisions.
This lecture is part of TOXLEARN4EU, a project dedicated to modernizing toxicology education by bridging science, policy, and public health.
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or simply interested in military ethics and environmental risks, this lesson reveals the hidden power dynamics behind arms control efforts.
So, if you’re curious about how global security, toxicology, and military ethics intersect, this video is for you!
Science communication in regards to depleted uranium
Understanding scientific evaluation and risk communication is crucial in today’s world, where misinformation spreads fast. In this video, we explore the complexities of assessing scientific research and how public perception shapes policy and trust. Using depleted uranium as a case study, we uncover the challenges scientists face when communicating risks and uncertainties.
This lecture is part of TOXLEARN4EU, a project dedicated to modernizing toxicology education by bridging science, policy, and public health.
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or science enthusiast, this video will give you valuable insights into how scientific findings are evaluated, debated, and shared with the public.
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