Objectives

• Investigating the causal link between UFP exposure and the increased risk of PTB and ABOs (Adverse Birth Outcomes). 

• Assessing the contribution of airborne MNPs to air pollution levels and their potential impact on fetal development. 

• Utilizing advanced environmental monitoring techniques to measure and characterize UFP and MNP concentrations in air and biological samples. 

• Identifying specific polymers of concern, such as polyethylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride, that may pose health risks.  

• Applying advanced atmospheric models to simulate UFPs levels in the atmosphere 

• Conduct exposure pathway modelling to quantify personal intake of UFPs 

• Exploring the biological mechanisms through which these pollutants affect maternal and fetal health. 

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary experts, including epidemiologists, neonatologists, toxicologists, and environmental scientists, to ensure a comprehensive research approach. 

• Providing evidence-based recommendations for air quality regulations and public health interventions to protect pregnant individuals and their unborn children. 

By addressing these objectives, UPRISE will contribute to the development of policies and preventive measures that aim to reduce exposure risks and improve long-term health outcomes.