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The MOMENTUM Collaborative Network: advancing microplastics and health research together
The MOMENTUM Collaborative Network brings together diverse stakeholders from universities, research organisations, public, non-governmental and private sectors to strengthen and sustain collaboration in the field of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) and human health. Its mission is to develop knowledge about the potential health consequences of MNPs to inform policy and solutions, as well as to stimulate innovation.
The MOMENTUM Collaborative Network ensures that expertise, infrastructure, and data remain connected and accessible for long-term research and innovation. The network’s founding partners collaborated successfully in the MOMENTUM consortia, established by the Dutch ZonMw Microplastics & Health program.
A shared mission
The MOMENTUM Collaborative Network aims to:
- Gather, develop, and share data and knowledge on MNPs and health through a joint, long-term research and innovation agenda;
- Promote the scientific, societal, and economic impact of microplastics and health research through joint communication and outreach;
- Share tools, methods, and access to equipment and approaches;
- Collaborate with national and international partners in projects and initiatives on MNPs;
- Provide scientific evidence and advice to support risk assessment and inform regulatory bodies;
- Strengthen and increase the visibility of Dutch research and innovation in this field at the international level;
- Provide training and opportunities for the next generation of researchers.
Working together for a healthier future
By connecting diverse expertise – from toxicology and analytical chemistry to policy, innovation, and risk communication – the MOMENTUM Collaborative Network fosters an integrated approach to understanding and mitigating the potential health effects of micro- and nanoplastics.
The network is open to representatives from all sectors, including universities, research institutes, consumer and non-governmental and non-profit organisations, government agencies, and companies.
The MOMENTUM Collaborative Network will be launched at our stakeholder event on July 10, 2026. Register here: https://momentummicroplastics.nl/momentum-stakeholder-event/.
For more information or to express your interest in joining, please fill in the interest form: Interest form MOMENTUM Collaborative Network[JL1] .
For more information, please send an email to MOMENTUM@uu.nl.
Links to the reports of our former stakeholder events:
