On November 6th, the LEARN and K-HEALTHinAIR Projects participated in the Workshop on “Using Real-Life Air Pollutants for In Vitro Toxicological Assessment”. The coordinators of these projects, Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno from INL and Jose Fermoso from CARTIF, respectively, discussed the challenges and complexities of using real-life air pollutants for in vitro toxicological assessment. The discussion also focused on different approaches being explored in three projects: LEARN, TWINAIR and K-HEALTHinAIR.
More specifically, Ernesto delved into innovative techniques for recovering and analysing particulate matter form air samples to evaluate ther toxicological effects. On the other hand, Jose Fermoso presented insights on the IDEAL setup designed for analysing formaldehyde exposure in in vitro models, offering a framework that could improve accuracy and relevance in toxicological testing.
The workshop highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing research on air pollution and toxicology. We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants for fostering a meaningful exchange of knowledge and expertise.
