ERC Consolidator Grant · 2023
Chemical health risk assessment has failed to safeguard fertility in women. Women and their oocytes are exposed to pervasive mixtures of human-made chemicals that correlate with reproductive ageing and infertility. Only 0.5% of the chemicals on the European market have been well characterized for health risks, and reproductive toxicity in women is typically not covered due to missing tools. The new European Growth Strategy aims at sustainable growth, zero-pollution and safe chemicals. While the need for increased chemical testing is tangible, there is a movement to phase out animal experiments. This creates a huge challenge to deliver on the vision of a safe and toxic-free environment.…
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