VR Station: Understanding Microplastics, University of Vienna | March 27, 09:30 – 12:30
Small Particles, Complex Paths: Understanding the Link Between Microplastics and Human Health
The experts from AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety), BfR (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment), and the ECH (Environment and Climate Research Hub) at the University of Vienna present the current state of microplastics research. This session focuses on scientific evidence and objective dialogue, demonstrating why an informed perspective is more effective than alarmism.
Experience our DataDiVR at this event, where we transform complex data into immersive 3D stories to communicate the impact of microplastics and pesticides on human health.
Dive into the “social network” of human proteins to see how Bisphenol-A (BPA), a hidden component in the seven million tons of microplastics leaking into our environment annually, potentially disrupts heart rhythms and brain metabolism.
Or trace the molecular signature of pesticides like Endrin and witness how these persistent pollutants linger for decades to interfere with cellular growth and increase cancer risks.
Join us to explore how immersive technology sheds light on the invisible connectivity between our environment and our health, safeguarding the chemistry of life for future generations.
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (Check-in: 08:30)
Venue: Main Ceremonial Hall, University of Vienna (Großer Festsaal)
Address: Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna
