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📢 Exciting News for Food Safety Enthusiasts! 🌎🍽️ Join us at the Latin American Symposium on Food Safety in Santos, Brazil, from Nov 11-14, 2024! This year’s theme, “Challenges for the Safety and Quality of Food Produced and Sold in Latin America,” brings together leading experts to tackle pressing food safety issues in our region. 🌟 Spotlight on Prof. Rajkovic from Ghent University! On Nov 13, he’ll present groundbreaking research from the Imptox project, exploring the impact of microplastics & nanoplastics on food safety. His talk, "Microbial and Toxicological Aspects of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food Safety," will dive into how MNPs could carry contaminants into our food systems, impacting both animals and humans. 🥗 With global and Latin American experts sharing the latest in food safety research, this is an unmissable chance to connect, learn, and collaborate. Secure your spot now! 🔗 For full details, visit our website! https://lnkd.in/e_KNWDug #FoodSafety #IAFP #Imptox #Microplastics #Nanoplastics #OneHealth #FoodSecurity #BrazilSymposium

🎥 New Video Alert! As part of #EUGreenWeek, the Imptox project proudly hosted the groundbreaking workshop "Navigating the Invisible Currents – Micro and Nanoplastics' Water Odyssey"✨ We're excited to share the full recording with you on our YouTube channel! 🌍 Dive into critical discussions on micro- and nanoplastics in aquatic environments and their impact on environmental and human health. 💡 Featured Speakers: 🔬 Prof. Tanja Cirkovic Velickovic (University of Belgrade): Research on MNPs in water environments   🌱 Prof. Andreja Rajkovic (Ghent University): Co-exposure risks to cyanotoxins and MNPs   💧 Dr. Elsa Gadoin (Ghent University): Microplastics as homes for microorganisms   🚀 Dr. Stephanie Bedhomme (CNRS): Are MNPs shuttles for pathogenic bacteria?   🔬 Prof. Tatjana Parac-Vogt & Dr. Mhamad Aly Moussawi (KU Leuven): Metal ion carriage by MNPs   🌎 Dr. Jana Asselman (Ghent University): Linking environmental and human health risks 🔗 Watch now and navigate the invisible currents with us: https://lnkd.in/eH3-Hxjw #IMPTOX #MNPs #WaterOdyssey #PlasticPollution #Microplastics #EnvironmentalHealth #Science #Research #Sustainability

🌟 Breaking News: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics!🌟 We're excited to share that John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton have just been awarded the #NobelPrize in Physics for their groundbreaking discoveries that laid the foundation for #MachineLearning using artificial neural networks. These technologies, inspired by how the human brain works, are powering everything from the images we see online to AI-assisted medical diagnoses. And guess what? Our #Imptox project is working on exactly this! 💡 By integrating a custom-trained artificial neural network into the open-source software #GEPARD, we're revolutionizing how we detect and analyze microplastics and nanoplastics—those tiny fragments polluting our oceans, air, and even our bodies 🌊. With #MachineLearning, we’ve made the detection process faster, more accurate, and adaptable to different types of samples. Our neural network can now identify the shape, size, and composition of microplastics more efficiently than traditional methods. In fact, we can detect 15% more particles compared to older techniques! 🤯 This is a huge step forward for both science and the environment. #AI and #Sustainability working hand in hand to tackle global challenges. 💪🌱 #NobelPhysics #NeuralNetworks #Imptox #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Microplastics #Sustainability

Imptox goes to Brazil

🌍🚫 EUROPE ACTS ON "FOREVER CHEMICALS"! 🚫🌍 The European Commission has taken a crucial step by banning certain PFAS chemicals, often referred to as "Forever Chemicals" due to their persistent nature and inability to break down in the environment. 🌱 These substances have caused widespread contamination of soil and water, including drinking water, posing serious risks to public health and ecosystems. 💧 👉 Learn more about this important decision and its impact by reading the full article: [https://lnkd.in/epPDgAer] #EUCommission #Sustainability #ForeverChemicals #PFAS #Environment #PublicHealth #WaterQuality #CleanWater #GreenTransition #StopContamination #CircularEconomy

🌊Tackling Plastic Waste for a Better Tomorrow!♻️ Did you know that 80% of marine litter comes from land-based sources? And that only 9% of plastics are recycled globally? That's why Infinity Recycling is teaming up with BlueInvest and the (European Investment Fund (EIF) to revolutionize plastic recycling with cutting-edge technologies! 🚀 Their Circular Plastics Fund is making waves by supporting innovative companies that turn plastic waste into high-quality materials, helping create a true circular economy. ♻️✨ With investments ranging from €5-15 million, they're already backing game-changers like PRYME, ITERO, and IONIQA. Thanks to €50 million in InvestEU funding, advanced recycling technologies are set to make a huge impact! 🌍 🗣️ "Our success isn’t just about good investments—it’s about connecting with the right opportunities,” says Jeroen Kelder from Infinity Recycling. Let’s support sustainable solutions and work together to protect our oceans! 🌊🌿 For further details, please visit the official European Commission website https://lnkd.in/etdPYVwQ #PlasticRecycling #CircularEconomy #BlueInvest #SustainableFuture #InvestEU #OceanConservation #GreenTech #InfinityRecycling

🌍FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024 📢We’re thrilled to announce that Imptox researcher Prof. Andreja Rajkovic from Ghent University is co-directing FEMS Summer School this year! 🔬This event offers an incredible opportunity for young scientists eager to address global challenges like climate change and passionate about microbiology. An international group of researchers and experts gather to explore one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: micro and nano-plastics. With prof. Rajkovic leading the way, participants are gaining deeper insights into the impact of these tiny particles on ecosystems and human health. 🌱 🔍To learn more about the role of IMPTOX in the FEMS Summer School,  read the full article here: https://www.imptox.eu/en/ #femsmicro #ResearchCommunity #microplastics #nanoplastics #plasticpollution #euresearchinnovation #EUproject

🚨🚨🚨Don't miss IMPTOX upcoming workshop "Navigating the Invisible Currents – Micro and Nanoplastics' Water Odyssey" happening tomorrow! 🌊 Are you ready to dive into the critical issue of microplastics in marine environments and their potential impact on our well-being? Join us as we explore: 🚀Are microplastics shuttles for pathogenic bacteria? with Dr. Stephanie Bedhomme from CNRS 🔬 Tiny Plastics, Big Problems: Metal Ion Carriage by Microplastics in Aquatic Environments with Prof. Tatjana Parac-Vogt and Dr. Mhamad Aly Moussawi from KU Leuven 🌎Micro- and nanoplastic pollution in the environment: links between environmental health and human health? with Dr. Jana Asselman from Ghent University 🧑🔬Get ready to engage directly with our team of experts! A Q&A session will follow each presentation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and deepen your understanding of these tiny but impactful pollutants. What are you waiting for? Register now by clicking on the link below. We can't wait to see you there tomorrow! 👉🏻Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8237q3H #Microplastics #MarineHealth #UnravelingTheMystery #FundedbyEU #SustainOurPlanet #KULeuven #GhentUniversity #CNRS #EUGreenWeek

🚨 Don’t miss out on our #IMPTOX Workshop happening next Tuesday: Navigating the Invisible Currents – Micro and Nanoplastics' Water Odyssey! 🌊 Dive deep into the unseen world of micro- and nanoplastics in aquatic environments and their impact on our #ecosystems and human #health. Get insights from top-tier experts: 🔬 Prof. Tanja Cirkovic Velickovic (Faculty of Chemistry University of Belgrade) will uncover IMPTOX project research on micro- and nanoplastics in water environments 🌱 Prof. Andreja Rajkovic, Professor, ICFMH president, ex IAAS (Ghent University) will reveal the risks of co-exposure to cyanotoxins and micro(nano)plastics from irrigation water 💧 Dr. Elsa Gadoin (Ghent University) will dive into the haven for microorganism created by microplastics in aquatic environments This is more than a workshop—it's a journey into the unseen forces shaping our #planet. Secure your spot today and be part of the solution! 🌍 👉🏻Register here: https://lnkd.in/ensJzb7Y  #IMPTOX #WaterOdyssey #FundedbyEU #SustainOurPlanet #MNPs #microplastics #EUGreenWeek

🌍 Join Us for a Critical Discussion on Micro and Nanoplastics! 🌍 On August 27th, 2024, as part of #EUGreenWeek, the Imptox project is hosting a vital workshop: "Navigating the Invisible Currents – Micro and Nanoplastics' Water Odyssey." 🌊 Plastic pollution in our waterways is a growing threat, but micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) represent an even more dangerous, invisible menace. This online event is your chance to dive deep into the latest research on MNPs, their impact on aquatic ecosystems, and what we can do about it. 🗓 Date: 27th August 2024   ⏰ Time: 10:30 - 12:30 CEST   📍 Online via Zoom Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top European researchers and be part of the solution! 🌱 Register now through the link below! https://lnkd.in/e8237q3H #IMPTOX #EUGreenWeek #MicroPlastics #WaterPollution #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalResearch #CleanerWater