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- 1st Workshop on Human Biomonitoring in Portugal "Briding Chemical Exposure to Human Health": Programme and Abstract BookPublication . Namorado, Sónia; Assunção, Ricardo; Silva, Maria João; Louro, Henriqueta; Alvito, Paula; Lavinha, João; Dias, Carlos; Albuquerque, José Maria; Moura, Isabel; Borges, Teresa; Cavaleiro, Rita; Abrantes, Marta; Núncio, TeresaThe 1st Human Biomonitoring Workshop in Portugal aims to bring together stakeholders, researchers and regulators to discuss the contribution of HBM to health and environmental policies and human health risk assessment; inform experts and stakeholders about key aspects, structure and activities of the HBM4EU project; share the achievements of the first year of the Portuguese participation in the HBM4EU project.
- 3rd International Conference on Food Contaminants 'Challenges on Risk Assessment': Book of AbstractsPublication . Martins, Carla; Vasco, Elsa; Assunção, Ricardo; Alvito, PaulaICFC2019 Book of Abstracts
- 5th International Conference on Food Contaminants (ICFC2023): Challenges on Exposure Assessment, health impact and sustainability of food systems: Book of AbstractsPublication . Vasco, Elsa; Ali, Sher; Paiva, Esther; Corassin, Carlos; Oliveira, Carlos; Alvito, PaulaThe “5th International Conference on Food Contaminants: Challenges on exposure assessment, health impact and sustainability of food systems”(ICFC2023) took place between 4 and 6th september and was held at the Instituto Agronómico de Campinas, Brazil. This event, under the responsibility of INSA, was held in a hybrid format, in a close collaboration with CESAM, University of Aveiro and the Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of S. Paulo, with the support of FAPESP and SCBTA. The event took place for the first time outside Portugal with the motto “Let's Open Horizonts” with the aim of contributing to strengthening collaboration between Portugal and Brazil in the field of food safety and human health. ICFC2023 featured four sessions that included topics such as the occurrence of contaminants, assessment of human exposure and health impact, sustainability of food systems and collaborative networks and their impact on society. These sessions included a plenary lecture by EFSA on food sustainability, food safety and human health, nine presentations by guest speakers from Europe and Brazil, 17 oral communications by participants and two round tables, with three brief communications each. Around a hundred participants from 12 countries in Europe, Latin America and Africa were present and 57 posters were presented, with a selection for the best poster award.
- 6th International Conference on Food Contaminants: Challenges on Emerging Contaminants and Planetary Health: Book of AbstractsPublication . Vasco, Elsa; Alvito, PaulaThe 6th International Conference on Food Contaminants (ICFC2025), focused on Challenges in Emerging Contaminants and Planetary Health, was held in person from 25–26 September 2025 at the auditorium of the Museu de Eletricidade, Casa da Luz, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The conference addressed the growing challenge posed by emerging contaminants (ECs) in food and the environment, emphasising how their spread through the food chain threatens food safety and public health. Discussions explored policies to reduce exposure to food contaminants, examined the health impacts of chemical and biological contaminants—including occurrence, exposure assessment, and biomonitoring—highlighted advances in analytical methods for detecting emerging contaminants, and considered the full spectrum of their toxicity. These interconnected themes framed a comprehensive dialogue on safeguarding both human health and the wider ecosystem. This multidisciplinary meeting provided a dynamic forum for established experts and early-career researchers to exchange the latest knowledge on food contaminants and their implications for human and planetary health. The scientific programme featured one keynote lecture, five invited lectures, 14 oral presentations, 43 poster presentations, and two round-table discussions. A Best Poster Award was also presented.
- Application of human biomonitoring data to support policy development, raise awareness and environmental public health protection among countries within the HBM4EU projectPublication . Ubong, Dorothy; Stewart, Lorraine; Sepai, Ovnair; Knudsen, Lisbeth E.; Berman, Tamar; Reynders, Hans; Van Campenhout, Karen; Katsonouri, Andromachi; Van Nieuwenhuyse, An; Ingelido, Anna Maria; Castaño, Argelia; Pedraza-Díaz, Susana; Eiríksdóttir, Ása Valgerður; Thomsen, Cathrine; Hartmann, Christina; Gjorgjev, Dragan; De Felip, Elena; Tolonen, Hanna; Santonen, Tiina; klanova, Jana; Norström, Karin; Kononenko, Lijana; Silva, Maria João; Uhl, Maria; Kolossa-Gehring, Marike; Apel, Petra; Jõemaa, Merli; Jajcaj, Michal; Estokova, Milada; Luijten, Mirjam; Lebret, Erik; von Goetz, Natalie; Holcer, Natasa Janev; Probst-Hensch, Nicole; Cavaleiro, Rita; Barouki, Robert; Tarroja, Elena; Balčienė, Rosita Marija; Strumylaite, Loreta; Latvala, Siiri; Namorado, Sónia; Szigeti, Tamás; Ingi Halldorsson, Thorhallur; Olafsdottir, Kristin; Wasowicz, Wojciech; Viegas, Susana; Alvito, PaulaMost countries have acknowledged the importance of assessing and quantifying their population’s internal exposure from chemicals in air, water, soil, food and other consumer products due to the potential health and economic impact. Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a valuable tool which can be used to quantify such exposures and effects. Results from HBM studies can also contribute to improving public health by providing evidence of individuals’ internal chemical exposure as well as data to understand the burden of disease and associated costs thereby stimulating the development and implementation of evidence-based policy. To have a holistic view on HBM data utilisation, a multi-case research approach was used to explore the use of HBM data to support national chemical regulations, protect public health and raise awareness among countries participating in the HBM4EU project. The Human Biomonitoring for Europe (HBM4EU) Initiative (https://www.hbm4eu.eu/) is a collaborative effort involving 30 countries, the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission (contracting authority) to harmonise procedures across Europe and advance research into the understanding of the health impacts of environmental chemical exposure. One of the aims of the project was to use HBM data to support evidence based chemical policy and make this information timely and directly available for policy makers and all partners. The main data source for this article was the narratives collected from 27 countries within the HBM4EU project. The countries (self-selection) were grouped into 3 categories in terms of HBM data usage either for public awareness, policy support or for the establishment HBM programme. Narratives were analysed/summarised using guidelines and templates that focused on ministries involved in or advocating for HBM; steps required to engage policy makers; barriers, drivers and opportunities in developing a HBM programme. The narratives reported the use of HBM data either for raising awareness or addressing environmental/public health issues and policy development. The ministries of Health and Environment were reported to be the most prominent entities advocating for HBM, the involvement of several authorities/institutions in the national hubs was also cited to create an avenue to interact, discuss and gain the attention of policy makers. Participating in European projects and the general population interest in HBM studies were seen as drivers and opportunities in developing HBM programmes. A key barrier that was cited by countries for establishing and sustaining national HBM programmes was funding which is mainly due to the high costs associated with the collection and chemical analysis of human samples. Although challenges and barriers still exist, most countries within Europe were already conversant with the benefits and opportunities of HBM. This article offers important insights into factors associated with the utilisation of HBM data for policy support and public awareness.
- Food contaminants and human health: challenges in chemical mixturesPublication . Alvito, Paula; Assunção, Ricardo; Louro, Henriqueta; Silva, Maria João; Vasco, ElsaThis book compiles the extended abstracts from some of the world-renowned researchers invited to give a lecture at the ICFC2015, in addition to the abstracts from oral and poster sessions.
- RiskBenefit4EU – Workshop on risk-benefit assessment of foods: book of abstractsPublication . Assunção, Ricardo; Martins, Carla; Alvito, PaulaThis Workshop aims to gather researchers, academia, and industry and health professionals to discuss the latest updates related to risk-benefit assessment of foods and its importance for food safety and nutrition. It includes two days sessions with keynote lectures given by renowned scholars on the area of food safety, risk assessment and riskbenefit assessment providing a scenario of national and international ongoing activities on these areas. A videoconference with the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) will also promote the discussion on these issues. The balance between risks and benefits is of interest to food authorities developing food policy and consumer advice, to business developing new food products, and to consumers considering dietary changes. This workshop is organized within the EFSA Partnering Grant Project RiskBenefit4EU “Partnering to strengthen the Risk Benefit Assessment within EU using a holistic approach” (GP/EFSA/AFSCO/2017/01-GA02), coordinated by INSA. It aims to strengthen the EU capacity to perform risk-benefit assessment of foods.