22. 01. 2025
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This week, we are hosting excellent scientists from Sweden who are participating in research with us within the European PAREMPI (open in a new window). Together, we study the impact of fine particles, specifically brake wear debris from passenger cars, on human health.
In our laboratory, we use advanced human lung cell models that allow us to investigate how these particles affect the cells of the respiratory system. The results of this research can contribute to a better understanding of the health risks associated with air pollution and provide a scientific basis for future measures to reduce pollutant emissions.
Collaboration with international teams, such as with colleagues from Lund University, allows us to share our knowledge, expand research methodology and contribute to solving air pollution problems at a global level.
We thank our partners for their visit and look forward to the results of our joint research!
About the project
“Parempi” means “better” in Finnish, which is also the name of a European project that aims to help improve the environment, especially the air quality, and thus the population’s health. In the three-year project ‘PARticle EMission Prevention and Impact: from real-world emissions of traffic to secondary PM of urban air’, international teams of researchers from 8 partner institutions (from 6 European countries) detail the study of the various components of emissions from traffic (e.i. car, air and marine traffic) and their impact on human health. The project’s primary goal is to gain new scientific evidence, knowledge and recommendations and develop modern digital tools in research and environmental protection. The research results should thus contribute to cleaner, safer and more efficient transport systems in Europe.