Speakers: Professor David Polya, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Dr Ovnair Sepair, Public Health England, Dr Jackie Morton, Health and Safety Laboratories, Mr Daniel Middleton, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester. 

We are all exposed to harmful chemicals (e.g. arsenic, lead, fluoride, pesticides and isocyanates) but public health advice is hamstrung by a lack of large studies on actual exposures and health risks, Internet-based technologies provide an opportunity to tackle the problem through large-scale bio monitoring surveys. 

We want to explore public reaction to the possibility of a large scale beneficial public participatory science project. What are the benefits? What are the ethical issues? Are there concerns over the use of personal data?

Those attending will receive an insight into: how regulation of chemicals in the environment comes about, where there are still uncertainties in the science underpinning environmental regulation, and how public participation and guidance may help improve public health advice and protection in the future.