This presentation explores the production and use of certified reference materials for human biomonitoring, highlighting practical aspects of method validation, sample stability, and traceability in support of EU chemical risk assessment efforts.

Training session on harmonised QA/QC implementation in the PARC project, focusing on consistent approaches to sampling, validation, reporting, and data comparability across diverse chemical monitoring studies.

Recording from Venice School 2025 provides an introduction to Life Cycle Assessment, highlighting essential methodologies and practical insights for evaluating environmental impacts across a product's lifecycle.

Recording of a Venice School 2025 session introducing a case-specific, quantitative MCDA approach for SSbD. It features methods for identifying multi-optimal solutions and integrating stakeholder perspectives in decision-making.

Recording of the 3 July 2025 PARC workshop presenting the alpha release of the SSbD toolbox. Includes an overview of its new interface, core functionalities, and practical use to support implementation of the European Commission’s Safe and Sustainable by Design framework.

This learning material features a collection of recordings from the 2025 Venice Training School, focusing on key aspects of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) policy, risk assessment frameworks, and environmental and health evaluation. It includes perspectives on industry uptake, multiscale modelling, decision-support tools, and contributions from the Joint...

This webinar session introduces the Harmless project's approach to integrating Safe and Sustainable by Design principles in advanced materials, highlighting frameworks, assessment tools, and SME-focused guidance.

The session examines key elements of the SSbD Framework and the requirements for industry, including life cycle assessment, safety and sustainability evaluation, and framework limitations.

This webinar presents practical tools and expert insights for industrial adoption of the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework, including case studies and approaches to implementation challenges.

This presentation focuses on the basic principles of matrix and biomarker selection in human biomonitoring, guiding participants from the identification of exposure biomarkers to their application in population studies.

This presentation focuses on the core objectives of the HBM4EU project, providing a comprehensive overview of how each objective aligns with the project's work package structure. It highlights the strategic organisation of HBM4EU's activities and illustrates how the objectives collectively support the development of a coherent and policy-relevant human biomonitoring...

This presentation focuses on the role of human biomonitoring (HBM) in enhancing chemical risk assessment and supporting evidence-based policymaking. It highlights the need for reliable data on human exposure to chemicals across the EU, including variations over time, geography, and population sub-groups. The presentation also explores how HBM can inform...

This presentation focuses on exhaled breath condensate (EBC) as a biological matrix for chromium biomonitoring, explaining its production, potential applications, and the procedures for sample collection. It outlines the method developed by the Health & Safety Laboratory in the UK for chromium speciation in EBC, supported by findings from a...

This presentation focuses on the molecular pathways involved in the development of asbestos-related diseases, emphasising the roles of oxidative stress, DNA repair, and xenobiotic metabolism. It explores how both germline mutations and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within these pathways influence individual susceptibility. By understanding these mechanisms, researchers can identify clinically relevant...

This presentation focuses on the fundamental terminology and principles of sampling, providing a clear overview of key concepts essential for designing and conducting human biomonitoring studies. It includes a brief introduction to the sample selection strategy developed for HBM4EU alignment studies.

Focuses on key ethical and legal considerations involved in the collection of health information. It provides an introduction to the regulatory frameworks that govern the use of health data, highlighting the importance of accountability and compliance in research.

This presentation provides a brief overview of key human biomonitoring (HBM) initiatives worldwide, offering insight into their scope and objectives. It includes a short introduction to the HBM4EU project, highlighting its role in coordinating efforts across Europe to advance the use of HBM in environmental health research and policymaking.

This presentation focuses on the use of blood and urine as primary biological media in HBM, outlining key characteristics of selected biomarkers in each matrix. It provides practical guidance on sample collection methods, highlighting potential pitfalls and necessary contingencies. Strategies for aliquoting and storage are discussed in detail, emphasising the...

This presentation focuses on the concept and principles of Human Biomonitoring, specifically the classification and application of biomarkers, distinguishing between those used for exposure assessment, susceptibility evaluation, and research purposes. Highlights how the selection of specific biomarkers can provide insights into bioavailability and bioactivation over time, making them valuable tools...

Focuses on the health risks associated with asbestos exposure, emphasizing its link to a range of diseases including asbestosis, pleural conditions, and multiple forms of cancer. Highlights malignant mesothelioma as a particularly aggressive cancer of the pleura and peritoneum, primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Discusses current challenges in diagnosing mesothelioma...