HEAP Symposium 2022 - Jana Klanova

3 Jun

"Human exposome forum marks historic step forward," Reports Environmental Factor, the Online Journal of NIEHS

The NIH announced the launch of the Global Exposome Forum, marking the first discovery-driven, international initiative dedicated to understanding how environmental exposures and lifestyle factors influence human health (Exposome Moonshot Forum, Washington Declaration) As part of this global effort, the European Infrastructure project EIRENE and the International Human Exposome Network (IHEN) were acknowledged as key partners, alongside the U.S.-based Network for Exposomics (NEXUS), in advancing collaborative research and innovation in exposomics.

27 May

EOSC National Tripartite Event: Czech Republic

BRNO — The 2025 National Tripartite Event (NTE) of the Czech Republic took place in Brno on 21 May 2025, as part of the Research Data Days. The opening keynote was delivered by Jana Klanová, focusing on EIRENE and its data requirements. Her presentation highlighted EIRENE as a compelling example of the importance of interdisciplinary data integration, emphasizing the need for high-quality, harmonized data to support impactful research.The event featured a panel discussion dedicated to the future of EOSC along with several sessions on data-related topics that highlighted activities of Czech actors, with special emphasis on the role of Artificial Intelligence and research infrastructures.

22 May

EHEN calls for policy action on environmental and health risks

The European Human Exposome Network (EHEN) has released a policy brief urging EU policymakers to take action to address the rising public health crisis caused by pollution, chemicals and environmental degradation. The policy brief highlights key findings from EHEN’s extensive research, emphasising that environmental factors, from air pollution to chemical exposure, significantly contribute to the burden of non-communicable diseases. It calls for targeted interventions and transformative policies that prioritise health and sustainability.

21 May

Protecting children’s health – Addressing chemical exposures

Co-hosted by MEP Christophe Clergeau with support from the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), ATHLETE scientists from across Europe came to Brussels to brief policymakers on how they can protect children’s health from chemical exposures. Featuring the latest scientific findings from the ATHLETE project, the event focused on how EU policymakers can take action to address chemical pollution.