Momentum

Agenda

22 May 2026
09:45 - 13:00
Utrecht

MOMENTUM Mini-symposium ‘Health risks of plastics and plastics-associated chemicals’

On May 22nd, 2026, the MOMENTUM Mini-symposium ‘Health risks of plastics and plastics-associated chemicals’ will take place.

The symposium will start at 9:45 and conclude at 12:05, followed by a networking lunch. The event will take place in the Van Lier en Egginkzaal, located in the Administration Building, Heidelberglaan 8, Utrecht (https://www.uu.nl/bestuursgebouw).

The meeting is open for everyone and free of charge. Please register for the mini-symposium via this link: https://forms.uu.nl/universiteitutrecht-dgk/MOMENTUM_mini_symposium_May_2026

Draft agenda:

Time Session
09:45 – 09:55  Walk-in, coffee
09:55 – 10:00Welcome by Juliette Legler  
10:00 – 10:30Prof. Kyungho Choi, Seoul National University Characterizing Plasticizer Exposure among Children of Several Asian Countries: International Biobank for Children Study
10:30 – 11:00Prof. Da Chen, Jinan University China Environmental distributions and health risks of emerging plastic additives
11:00 – 11:15  Coffee break
11:15 – 11:45Dr Jaehak Jung, Korea Institute of Analytical Science and Technology (KIAST) Advancing Global Standards: KIAST’s Leadership in Analytical Methods for (Micro/Nano)Plastics and Hazardous Substances
11:45 – 12:00Discussion
12:00 – 12:05Closing by Juliette Legler
12:05 – 12:45Sandwiches & Networking