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The Exposomics, Pollution, and Agriculture (EPA) group is dedicated to comprehending pollution sources and the pivotal processes influencing their impact on the environment. Our research spans from environmental chemistry to analytical chemistry, utilizing non-target screening and metabolomic methods to discern the effects of pollutants on both the environment and human health.

Main objectives:
We are a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of scientists devoted to investigating the dynamics influencing the biological and chemical pollutants in environmental and agricultural ecosystems. Our research explores the processes that affect the toxicity and bioavailability of contaminants, and many aspects of health impact through the perspective of Exposomics.
Our main goal is to assess the presence, distribution, and fate of both natural and anthropogenic contaminants. This encompasses a wide range of substances, including priority and emerging contaminants, as well as metals and organometallic compounds. Our mission involves developing solutions to this global challenge by advancing methodologies, embracing nature-based approaches, and pioneering innovative sampling techniques for deployment across diverse environmental settings.

  • Biogeochemistry of metals: investigates the fate, transport and impact of mercury and trace metals in aquatic ecosystems, with a particular focus on human exposure in regions affected by gold mining. This research entails the development of innovative samplers (passive samplers) for pollutant detection.
  • Nature based solutions (NBS) and Agriculture: explores the use of NBS to reduce surface and groundwater pollution as well as the impact of chemical and biological pollutants on agricultural yield, crop metabolism, soil and human health.
  • Human Biomonitoring and Exposomics: includes innovative analytical workflows aimed at exploring human exposure to chemicals and its link with the environment and health.
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