{"id":1537,"date":"2024-06-20T16:50:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T16:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/merfish.eu\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2024-06-20T16:50:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T16:50:40","slug":"efb-secondment-in-imr-advance-mercury-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merfish.eu\/index.php\/2024\/06\/20\/efb-secondment-in-imr-advance-mercury-research\/","title":{"rendered":"EFB Secondment in IMR : Advance Mercury Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[Bergen, Norway], [20th June 2024] \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e4business.eu\/portfolio\/merfish\/\">Europe for Business<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e4business.eu\/\"> (EFB) <\/a><\/strong>and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hi.no\/en\/hi\/about-us?_gl=1*4nq3i0*_ga*MTkzNTM1MjA5Ni4xNzE4NjM3MDQ3*_ga_ST62YQW615*MTcxODYzNzA0Ni4xLjEuMTcxODYzNzA2Ny4wLjAuMA\">Institute of Marine Research (IMR) <\/a><\/strong>are pleased to announce a collaborative training initiative aimed at enhancing understanding of the complex interactions between mercury and selenium in fish and human health. This training, led by EFB&#8217;s Leonardo Piccinetti, is a key component of our Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merfish Project is a multidisciplinary research effort dedicated to addressing the global mercury challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leonardo Piccinetti to Lead Training at IMR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lpiccinetti?utm_source=share&amp;utm_campaign=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=android_app\">Leonardo Piccinetti<\/a><\/strong>, a distinguished expert in environmental and human health,  conducted a comprehensive training session at IMR with Dr <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hi.no\/en\/hi\/about-us\/employees\/yiou-mike-zhu\">Yiou Mike Zhu<\/a><\/strong>. The training focused on the latest research findings regarding the health implications of mercury exposure from fish consumption, with a particular emphasis on the protective role of selenium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Merfish Project: A Collaborative Approach to a Global Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Merfish Project represents a collaborative effort among leading research institutions, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to tackle the complex issues surrounding mercury contamination in the environment and its impact on human health. The project&#8217;s overarching goal is to develop innovative solutions for mitigating the risks associated with mercury exposure while ensuring the sustainability of seafood resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Areas of Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Merfish Project encompasses a wide range of research activities, including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Development of advanced analytical techniques for accurate mercury measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Investigation of mercury&#8217;s movement through the food chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Assessment of the nutritional balance between the risks and benefits of fish consumption<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Evaluation of mercury&#8217;s ecological impact on marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Study of the effects of mercury on human health, with a focus on selenium&#8217;s protective role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Commitment to Public Health and Environmental Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this collaborative training initiative and the broader Merfish Project, EFB and IMR are demonstrating their commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, promoting public health, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our planet&#8217;s precious marine resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Bergen, Norway], [20th June 2024] \u2013 Europe for Business (EFB) and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) are pleased to announce a collaborative training initiative aimed at enhancing understanding of the complex interactions between mercury and selenium in fish and human health. 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