How to include schools in citizen science health studies: Practical experiences and lessons learned

STEAM education is gaining increasing significance in science education and educational policies throughout Europe as it aims to equip young learners with relevant skills and knowledge to tackle global challenges effectively. But educators often encounter difficulties in engaging students, particularly in subjects like statistics, biology, and chemistry. Integrating citizen science activities into project-based learning could serve as a valuable tool …

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Comprehensive methodology for semi-volatile organic compound determination in ambient air with emphasis on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons analysis by GC–MS/MS Click here to access the full list of InChildHealth publication

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Cleaning products: Their chemistry, effects on indoor air quality, and implications for human health Click here to access the full list of InChildHealth Publications

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Filling the knowledge gap: Scoping review regarding sampling methods, assays, and further requirements to assess airborne viruses Click here to access the full list of InChildHealth publications

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The impact of cleaning on the microbiomes of indoor surfaces Click here to access the full list of InChildHealth publications

Identifying determinants for indoor air quality and their health impact in environments for children: measures to improve indoor air quality and reduce disease burdens

The InChildHealth project will integrate health, environmental, technical and social sciences research to identify determinants for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and evaluate their impact in environments occupied by school children. Real-life indoor air quality (IAQ) data will be collected across Europe. User-friendly and low-cost monitoring technologies and strategies (technical and behavioural) to improve IAQ and reduce disease burdens will be …

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Modelling approaches to particle deposition and clearance in the human respiratory tract Click here to access the full list of InChildHealth publications

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The Representativeness of Outdoor Particulate Matter Concentrations for Estimating Personal Dose and Health Risk Assessment of School Children in Lisbon Click here to access the full list of InChildHealth publications