A collaborative cluster on the role of environmental pollution in non-communicable diseases: air, noise and light and hazardous waste pollution.
To maximise synergies, prevent overlaps and enhance impact, seven Horizon Europe projects form a collaborative cluster – ExpoHealthNet. The ExpoHealthNet cluster unites cutting-edge research projects set to investigate how environmental stressors contribute to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune-mediated conditions. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, ExpoHealthNet aims to drive impactful research on the health risks of air pollution, noise, hazardous waste, and climate change.
In EXPOSIM, exposure-reducing and health-promoting interventions in firefighters (WP9) is investigating occupational hazards faced by fire services in Europe and assessing the effectiveness of preventative measures. This comprehensive effort draws on studies established in several countries, including Belgium (KU Leuven), Portugal (NOVA), and Denmark (NRCWE).
UPRISE installs monitoring devices in Thessaloniki and Hasselt to study nanoparticles and micro-nanoplastics and their effects on urban health.
At the end of September, the ExpoHealthNet Cluster was officially launched in Barcelona under the theme “Pollution, Health and the Power of Synergy.” The event brought together seven innovative EU-funded Horizon Europe projects participants, including representatives from the European Commission and the European Environment Agency.
Discover how ExpoHealthNet and the ENACT Project integrate ethics, law, and sustainability to build trustworthy AI in health and environmental research.
We are excited to announce that EXPOSIM will join the upcoming ExpoHealthNet cluster kick-off event, taking place on 25 September 2025.
We are delighted to announce the launch of ExpoHealthNet — a collaborative cluster of cutting-edge research projects united by a shared mission: addressing the growing challenges posed by environmental pollution and climate change on human health.
