Webinar: A Health Sector Perspective on Forever Chemicals

15sep18:3019:30Webinar: A Health Sector Perspective on Forever ChemicalsOnline

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Join Tegengif, Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe, and CHEM Trust for a webinar, “A Health Sector Perspective on Forever Chemicals,” taking place on Monday, 15th September at 18:30 CET.

Speakers include:

  • Dr. Jamie DeWitt, Professor of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University, specialised in the immunotoxicological and developmental immunotoxicological effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  • Dr. Jasper Kampman, Anaesthesiology Resident and Researcher at Amsterdam UMC, with an interest in meta-research and sustainable healthcare.
  • Dr. Shubhi Sharma, Scientific Researcher specialising in PFAS at CHEM Trust.
This one-hour webinar will explore:
  • The latest scientific understanding of PFAS (‘forever chemicals’) and their health impacts.
  • A case study on safer alternatives to PFAS in the medical sector.
  • EU policy solutions to address the PFAS pollution crisis.
As a healthcare professional, your expertise and voice are critical when it comes to protecting health. We’ll also discuss how you can influence EU decision-makers and advocate for a PFAS phase-out across the EU.

Tijd

(Maandag) 18:30 - 19:30

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