Life Sciences: A Solution to Pollution

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To mark EU Green Week 2021, EMBL staff and alumni make the case for the life sciences as a key vessel for achieving zero pollution.

EMBL will host an EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event showcasing how it is playing a role in achieving a ‘zero pollution’ continent through its exciting research and ambitious sustainability strategy.During this virtual event, participants can engage in an interactive discussion with EMBL scientists and special guests from the Tara Ocean Foundation, HeidelbergCement, and the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany to learn more about upcoming ocean and land research projects and community efforts to tackle pollution.<a href="https://www.embl.org/events/life-sciences-a-solution-to-pollution/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to find out more and see the full programme.Why join our discussion as part of the EU ‘zero pollution’ ambition for healthier people and a healthier planet?You can interact with scientists who are leading exciting research projects that use molecular biology to examine life and nanoplastics deep in the oceans and on land. You will gain a better understanding of why life science research is important in the global effort to tackle pollution, and how this research can help us find solutions.Scientists from EMBL and our partner, the Tara Ocean Foundation, will introduce existing and future ocean and land research projects, such as:Mission Microplastics – to understand where plastic pollution in the ocean comes from and how it impacts us.Tackling plastic pollution – using specialised X-ray technology to understand the impact of tiny plastic particles that can get into our bodies and food supply.TREC – a touring mobile lab that will collect samples from land, oceans and rivers to help monitor the health of European coastlines and seas, and will accelerate knowledge transfer through outreach and training of citizens and scientists.Fighting pesticide pollution with microbes – to identify microbes and how they break down pesticides. This will enable scientists to better monitor pesticide pollution, remove pesticides from the environment, and design greener chemicals.You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with EMBL scientists, the Tara Ocean Foundation, and representatives from industry and government about how we can all be more active in reducing pollution and making our world healthier and greener.Who should attend?Anyone interested in learning and engaging in discussion about how life science research can help us find solutions to pollution and how key sectors of society can play an active role in creating a greener world. This could include activists, students, science enthusiasts, scientists, and policy- and decision-makers from industry, academia, or government.Masters of ceremonies:Erin Tranfield, Head of Electron Microscopy Facility, Oeiras, PortugalJulius Brennecke, Senior Group Leader, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), Vienna, AustriaSpeakers:Dr. Detlev Arendt, Group Leader, EMBL HeidelbergMs. Theresia Bauer MdL, Minister of Science, Research and Arts, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyDr. Gabriel Gorsky, Member of the Scientific Committee of the Tara Ocean Foundation, Laboratoire Oceanographique de Villefranche, France.Dr. Melissa Graewert, Senior Technical Officer, EMBL HamburgProf. Edith Heard FRS, Director General, EMBLMs. Romy Hentinger, Advocacy and International Cooperation Projects Manager, The Tara Ocean FoundationProf. Matthias Hentze, Director, EMBLDr. Richard Jacoby, Postdoctoral Fellow, EMBL HeidelbergMr. Brendan Rouse, Environmental Officer and European Climate Pact Ambassador, EMBL HeidelbergMr. Christoph Reißfelder, Berlin Liaison Office Head, HeidelbergCement

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