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Dr Alison Connolly
@aliconnolly.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Occupational Safety and Health. Exposure Science research remit, specialising in human biomonitoring studies.

https://people.ucd.ie/alison.connolly/professional

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Dr Connolly also serves as Ireland's designated point of contact, nominated by the Department of Health, for the European Environment and Health Process (EHP) Partnership on Human Biomonitoring in the WHO European Region.
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Dr Alison Connolly receives international early career award in exposure science
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August 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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👩‍🎓🏆 Many congratulations to UCD Assistant Professor Alison Connolly, who has received the International Society of Exposure Science’s Joan M. Daisey Outstanding Young Scientist Award.

@aliconnolly.bsky.social 👏 👏👏
August 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Join us for the final campaign!

@ucddublin.bsky.social researchers are conducting a human biomonitoring programme to evaluating chemical exposures among the population

You will complete a questionnaire & give samples at St. Vincent's, Dublin 4

Token of appreciate given, more info [email protected]
Seeking Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

Be part of Ireland's Human Biomonitoring campaign evaluating chemical exposures!

Complete a questionnaire & attend an appointment at St. Vincent's, Dublin.

Token of appreciation given
@ [email protected]
@ucd-chas.bsky.social
@drconorb.bsky.social
@epaireland.bsky.social
April 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Join us for the final campaign!

@ucddublin.bsky.social researchers are conducting a human biomonitoring programme to evaluating chemical exposures among the population

You will complete a questionnaire & give samples at St. Vincent's, Dublin 4

Token of appreciate given, more info [email protected]
Seeking Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

Be part of Ireland's Human Biomonitoring campaign evaluating chemical exposures!

Complete a questionnaire & attend an appointment at St. Vincent's, Dublin.

Token of appreciation given
@ [email protected]
@ucd-chas.bsky.social
@drconorb.bsky.social
@epaireland.bsky.social
April 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Seeking Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

Be part of Ireland's Human Biomonitoring campaign evaluating chemical exposures!

Complete a questionnaire & attend an appointment at St. Vincent's, Dublin.

Token of appreciation given
@ [email protected]
@ucd-chas.bsky.social
@drconorb.bsky.social
@epaireland.bsky.social
March 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Seeking Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

Be part of Ireland's Human Biomonitoring campaign evaluating chemical exposures!

Complete a questionnaire & attend an appointment at St. Vincent's, Dublin.

Token of appreciation given
@ [email protected]
@ucd-chas.bsky.social
@drconorb.bsky.social
@epaireland.bsky.social
March 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Turning science into action. 📜 Submit your abstract on bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers for #OHSI_ISES2026. Deadline: 31st Jan. 🔗 www.ohireland.org/event-detail...
OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM
📢 Speaker Announcement: Dr. Radu Duca at OHSI & ISES Europe 2026!

Dr. Duca currently serves as the Head of Department Health Protection at the Health Directorate in Luxembourg.

🎤 Keynote
"Exposure Science at the Heart of the European Green Deal"
January 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
📢 OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026, 'Prevention is better than the Cure'

🗓 Abstract Deadline: 31st January

📅 June 10th & 11th, 2026

📍 Location: O’Reilly Hall, @ucddublin.bsky.social Dublin, 🇮🇪

@drconorb.bsky.social

#Occupationalhygiene #Exposurescience.

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OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
www.ohireland.org
January 24, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Protecting workers starts with great science. 👷‍♂️ Submit your abstract on monitoring tools, safety initiatives, or physical agents for #OHSI_ISES2026. 📍 Dublin, June 2026 📅 Deadline: 31st Jan 🔗 www.ohireland.org/event-detail...
OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
www.ohireland.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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The future of exposure science is digital. 🛰️ Share your work on low-cost sensors and innovative assessment tools at #OHSI_ISES2026. Submit by 31st Jan! 🔗 www.ohireland.org/event-detail...
OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
www.ohireland.org
January 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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This synergy between science and proactive governance is a model that can be used worldwide for health-related initiatives.

Huge thanks to our international collaborators and the EPA for funding this vital work! 🙏

Explore the research: 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.en... 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Bridging the Gap: Exploring policy-makers' insights for a national human biomonitoring programme in Ireland. 🇮🇪🧬

Our UCD-led team has conducted the first World Café studies with policy-makers to establish the framework for HBM4IE.

Science alone doesn't create change—policy does. 🧵
January 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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To translate science into action, we used a participatory World Café methodology to: 🔹 Co-design a roadmap for national HBM infrastructure. 🔹 Prioritise chemicals of concern for the Irish population. 🔹 Align research with the practical needs of the @epa-ireland.bsky.social.
January 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
#OpenAccess
A Social Survey to Capture the Public Awareness and Perception About Chemicals

Project: Human Biomonitoring for Ireland 🇮🇪 #HBM4IE
Institution: @ucddublin.bsky.social

Funded by @epaireland.bsky.social

👉 www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/12...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Brging the Gap: Our UCD-led team conducted the first World Café studies with policy-makers to establish the framework for HBM4IE.

Thanks to @epa-ireland.bsky.social for funding this vital work! 🙏

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January 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
🎉 OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 - Abstracts Open 🎉

Individual abstracts due 31st January 2026 and proposed session (i.e., a collection of talks) due 15th of December 2025.

Come to UCD 10th & 11th June 2026!

@ISExposureSci

Find more info:
www.ohireland.org/event-detail...
OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
www.ohireland.org
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Reposted by Dr Alison Connolly
🎉 OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 - Abstracts Open 🎉

Individual abstract submissions are open until 31st January 2026. If you want to suggest a proposed session (i.e., a collection of talks), submission is the 15th of December.

Find more information:
www.ohireland.org/event-detail...
OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
www.ohireland.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🎉 OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 - Abstracts Open 🎉

Individual abstract submissions are open until 31st January 2026. If you want to suggest a proposed session (i.e., a collection of talks), submission is the 15th of December.

Find more information:
www.ohireland.org/event-detail...
OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 | OHSI
The OHSI, in collaboration with the International Society for Exposure Science, is proud to bring the next European Workshop to University College Dublin on 10th & 11th June 2026.
www.ohireland.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
@OHIreland lecture by Dr Koch: Human Biomonitoring as an Early Warning System: Di-n-Hexyl Phthalate Exposure from Sunscreens."

📍 William Stokes Centre, St James's Hospital, Dublin
🕡 Thursday, 6:30–7:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission
🍷 Drinks reception included

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Jack Eustace Lecture - Evening event | OHSI
Using Human Biomonitoring as an Early Warning System: A Case Study of Di-n-Hexyl Phthalate Exposure Caused by a Contaminated UV Filter in Sunscreens. Includes drinks reception, tea, coffee, & finge...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🎉 New publication 🎉 from the
🇮🇪 #HBM4IE, funded @EPAResearchNews

A new paper on a chemical awareness & perception survey.

Incorporating public opinion for chemical prioritisation, gave insights into concerns & areas for increased awareness.

doi.org/10.3390/envi...
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Update: Human Biomonitoring for Ireland 🇮🇪 #HBM4IE, funded EPA Ireland

A new paper on a chemical awareness & perception survey.

Incorporating public opinion for chemical prioritisation, gave insights into concerns & areas for increased awareness

www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/12...

#humanbiomonitoring
November 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The first phase of the Human Biomonitoring for Ireland Study has started!

We are seeking volunteers (aged 18–39). Be part of Ireland’s very first Human Biomonitoring cycle!

17th Nov – 3rd Dec 2025 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin

Interested? Sign up today at [email protected]
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Delighted to share our EPA report evaluating the feasibility of developing a national human biomonitoring programme for Ireland.

We hope our studies will help Ireland & other countries working toward similar goals.

epa.ie/publications/r…
September 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📰 New Publication 🥳

'Characterising Neonicotinoid Insecticide Exposures Among the Irish Population Using Human Biomonitoring' open access, of the EIRE project (www.ucd.ie/phpss/resear...) funded @researchireland

#Exposurescience #humanbiomonitoring

Link:
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June 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM