Project
4FUN: The FUture of FUlly integrated human exposure assessment of chemicals: Ensuring the long-term viability and technology transfer of the EU-FUNded 2-FUN tools as standardized solution.
The 4FUN project, funded under the EU 7th Framework Programme, aims at delivering a standardized tool for human exposure assessment to chemicals, named MERLIN-Expo.
The MERLIN-Expo tool integrates on the same platform multimedia, PBPK, and dose-response models, allowing to cover all the exposure assessment chain (from concentration in water, air and/or soil to internal dose to target organs and eventually pathology risks). In this way it will be possible to carry out lifetime risk assessments for different human populations including exposure through multiple pathways.
The long-term viability of the tool will be guaranteed analysing the compliance of the software with relevant criteria, performing benchmarking activities, analysing the marketing environment, formulating a business plan, and identifying stakeholder requirements.
Furthermore, standardisation activities and training courses ensure respectively the transparent applicability and technology transfer of the software.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
- Report on case study 2
This report aims to present the achievements obtained in the case studies of the 4FUN project. The main objective of this report is to describe the applicability of the MERLIN-E...
09/DEC/2015
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MERLIN-Expo flyerMERLIN-Expo is an advanced tool for higher tiers environmental and human health exposure assessment of chemicals. In this flyer you can find the key features of the tool and the mos...
04/DEC/2015
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Report of the verification of modelsA verification process was performed by auditing the implementation of the Multimedia and PBPK models in MERLIN-Expo tool against the standard documentation describ...
25/NOV/2015
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- Standard documentation describing the 2-FUN tool: model documentation based on defined standard protocol
This deliverable intends to briefly describe the process followed for defining the standard docu...
25/NOV/2015
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Report on case study 1This report aims to present the achievements obtained in the case studies of the 4FUN project. The main objective of the case studies is to increase the confidence in the applica...
25/NOV/2015
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Report on case study 3This report aims to present the achievements obtained in the third case study of the 4FUN project (Task 5.3). The objective of the three case studies is to increase the confidenc...
25/NOV/2015
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- Stakeholder consultations
The purpose of the stakeholder consultation was to engage key stakeholders, primarily from the local government sector, academy, regulators and the industry stakeholders in id...
25/NOV/2015
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Report on involvement of other networksThis report aims to describe all the activities that were performed in order to involve other networks in the 4FUN project.
25/NOV/2015
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Training material for 4FUN SchoolsThe aim of this report is to present the list of all materials produced within the WP6 including the link to each resource. In particular, a training programme aime...
25/NOV/2015
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- 4FUN School I-IV
This report outlines the process of preparing and delivering the training programme, the experience of delivering the programme and the feedback received about the programme.
25/NOV/2015
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SWOT analysis of different exposure modelsThe main objective of Work Package 2 (WP2) is to identify strengths and weaknesses of the model and other exposure models using a SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-O...
25/SEP/2015
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Updated 2-FUN library of modelsThis report (Deliverable 3.1) summarizes the models that are/will be developed in the final library of models available in the MERLIN-Expo tool.
25/SEP/2015
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- The Future of Fully integrated human exposure assessment of chemicals
This is the poster of the project, with a brief description of the context, the main objectives, the consortium, and the MERLIN-Exp...
21/JAN/2015
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4FUN Schools flyerIn this flyer you can find information about the high level training in chemical fate and effects, organised by the 4FUN consortium and designed for all those who have an interest in...
21/JAN/2015
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List of criteria to be used for SWOT analysisReviews of exposure tools have been conducted in the frame of past projects, but resulting analyses generally remain subjective and qualitative because the...
23/JUL/2014
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- Key findings from previous success stories
The main aim of task 2.7 (‘Analysis of previous success stories’) was to learn from the experience of other projects analysing success stories related to ...
23/JUL/2014
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Standard framework for large exposure modelsThe models classically used for exposure assessment (and health risk assessment in general) involve a large set of entities, variables, numerical schemes an...
23/JUL/2014
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4FUN WebsiteDeliverable D6.2 describes the 4FUN website, developed within WP 6 "Dissemination and training for technology transfer towards end-users, especially SMEs"....
23/JUL/2014
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- Web-based Platform
To distribute the MERLIN-Expo tool, together with supporting documentation and training materials the 4FUN consortium planned the development of a web-platform to host the latest ver...
23/JUL/2014
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Report on establishment of 4FUN ObservatoryThe development of the MERLIN-Expo tool within the 4FUN project for human exposure assessment to chemicals will have an impact on several sectorial policies ...
23/JUL/2014
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4FUN project flyerThe first project flyer describing the background of the project, the aims, the MERLIN-Expo tool, and project partners is available here.
18/JUL/2014
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- Review and evaluation of exposure models in the 4FUN project
This poster was presented in York (UK), during the 2013 edition of the Conference on Pesticide Behaviour in Soils, Water and Air.
18/JUL/2014
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Linking exposure models to regulatory driven frameworksThis poster was presented in Basel (Switzerland), at SETAC Europe 2014
18/JUL/2014
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List of exposure models to be included in the SWOT analysisThere are many models for assessing exposure to human health and/or the environment. Some of them are multimedia models, which assess the e...
20/FEB/2013
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- Report of benchmarking of the 2-FUN tool
According to the objectives of Task 4.2 "Verification and benchmarking process", a validation process has been performed in order to assess the consistency of t...
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NEWS & EVENTS
Free webinar: MERLIN-Expo in the context of regulations and other models
Join us for a free webinar on May 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM CET. Register now! ...
27/APR/2016
Modelling Training Course in Newcastle UK 12-13 September 2016
The MERLIN-Expo group is organising a summer training session to support users and potential users of MERLIN-Expo to get the most out ...
22/APR/2016
New MERLIN-Expo webinar - Building a food web
Join us for a free webinar on Feb 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM CET. Register now! ...
29/FEB/2016
The meeting of the International Society of Exposure Sciences to be held in Utrecht from 9-13 Oct...
21/FEB/2016
New MERLIN-Expo webinar - Linking models together: a practical guide
Join us for a free webinar on Feb 01, 2016 at 11:00 AM CET. Register now!...
01/FEB/2016
Workshop: NEW TRENDS IN CHEMICAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT, Piacenza, Italy (18 January 2016)
Workshop: NEW TRENDS IN CHEMICAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT, Piacenza, Italy (18 January 2016) Aeiforia srl.,...
23/DEC/2015
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Workshop in Barcelona, Spain (22 September 2015)
On 22 September 2015, the day before the ...
22/SEP/2015
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Workshop in Barcelona, Spain (22 September 2015)
On 22 September 2015, the day before the ...
22/SEP/2015
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Online course to learn how to use MERLIN-Expo
The online course on "The Future of Environmental and Human Health Exposure Modelling ...
21/SEP/2015
CEN Workshop Agreement - Standard documentation of chemical exposure models
Today models are intensively used to predict exposure of the environment or of humans to chemicals. However, the underlying h...
21/SEP/2015
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The new MERLIN-Expo tool represents the state-of-the-art modelling framework for chem...
17/SEP/2015
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First GLOBAQUA Conference in Freising, Germany (11-12 January 2016)
The GLOBAQUA project organizes an International Conference that will be held in Freising, Germany, on 11-12 Janua...
17/AUG/2015
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Summer School, Cremona, Italy (29 June - 3 July 2015)
A summer school was held in Cremona (Italy), from 29th June to 3rd July 2015. It was aimed at junior modellers, research...
31/JUL/2015
4FUN Summer School in the newspaper "La Provincia di Cremona"
The 4FUN Summer School held in Cremona from 29 June to 3 July 2015 appeared in the daily newspaper "La Provincia di Cremona". The article...
13/JUL/2015
Summer school, Cremona, Italy (29 June - 3 July 2015)
The summer school is aimed at junior modellers, research students, post-docs and anyone in the early stages of their career. It will be run as...
29/JUN/2015
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4FUN presented at the 2nd GLOBAQUA Annual Progress Meeting
On 15 June 2015 a presentation about the interactions between 4FUN and GLOBAQUA was given at the 2nd GLOBAQUA annual progress me...
15/JUN/2015
4FUN presented at the GLOBAQUA technical workshop
On 7 May 2015 a presentation about “MERLIN-EXPO program on Fate and Risk assessment of Pollutants” was given the GLOBAQUA technical meeting (...
07/MAY/2015
Workshop at SETAC, Barcelona (3 May 2015)
A full day workshop will be run as a SETAC short course in Barcelona on the 3rd of May (...
03/MAY/2015
4FUN workshop in Belgrade, Serbia
A 2-day day workshop was run in Belgrade on the 20th and 21st April. The workshop was aimed at environmental scientists, government ministries and...
21/APR/2015
Workshop in Belgrade, Serbia (20 - 21 April 2015)
Visit http://software.4funproject.eu/learn/training-events/ to register your int...
20/APR/2015
4FUN regulatory workshop, Paris, France
A 2-day regulatory workshop was held on the 26th and 27th of March 2015, aimed at regulators and regulatory specialists in or...
27/MAR/2015
Workshop for regulators (26-27 March 2015)
A 2-day workshop on the 26th and 27th of March 2015, to be held in Paris with free-of-charge attendance, will provide an introducti...
26/MAR/2015
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Workshop for regulators (26-27 March 2015)
A 2-day workshop on the 26th and 27th of March 2015, to be held in Paris with free-of-charge attendance, will provide an introduction...
21/JAN/2015
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Workshop at SETAC, Barcelona (3 May 2015)
A full day workshop will be run as a SETAC short course in Barcelona on the 3rd of May (...
21/JAN/2015
Summer school, Cremona, Italy (29 June - 3 July 2015)
The summer school is aimed at junior modellers, research students, post-docs and anyone in the early stages of their career. It will be run as p...
21/JAN/2015
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2nd press release via CORDIS Wire
A press release entitled "New CEN Workshop "Merlin-Expo" in Brussels on July 2" was published via CORDIS Wire. It presents the Kick-O...
25/JUL/2014
22nd Annual European Chemicals Policy & Risk Management (9-10 September 2014, Barcelona, Spain)
The 22nd Annual European Chemicals Policy & Risk Management aims to help you Evaluate technical an...
18/JUL/2014
ICCA-LRI & JRC Workshop (17-18 June 2014, Lugano, Switzerland)
What Is Safe? Integrating Multi-Disciplinary Approaches for Decision Making about the Human Health and Environmental ...
21/MAY/2014
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International Symposium on Environment and Health (4-5 July 2014, Beijing, China)
To promote scientific information interchange between researchers, engineers, students and practitioners working in Ch...
14/MAY/2014
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ISES 24th Annual Meeting (12-16 October 2014, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)
The International Society of Exposure Science organizes its 24th Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year's theme is ...
14/MAY/2014
3rd Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development (4-5 July 2014, Nottingham, UK)
2014 3rd Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development (JCESD 2014 3rd) aims to provide ...
14/MAY/2014
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1st press release via CORDIS Wire
A press release entitled "Assessing human exposure to chemicals" was published via CORDIS Wire. It describes the 4FUN project and the M...
09/MAY/2014
This congress will bring together the world’s leading experts to share recent discoveries...
02/APR/2014
During the 4FUN 3rd Consortium Meeting, which took place in Barcelona on 3rd-5th February 2014, a decision was made on the name of the standardised software. It was decide...
02/APR/2014
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SETAC Europe 24th Annual Meeting (11-15 May 2014, Basel, Switzerland)
This international conference brings together experts from academia, government and industry. The conference will focus on the mos...
02/APR/2014
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The 3rd Consortium Meeting was held in Barcelona (Spain), on 3rd – 5th February 2014.
11/FEB/2014
Conference of ISEE, ISES and ISIAQ (19 – 23 August 2013, Basel, Switzerland)
The ISEE (International Society for Environmental Epidemiology), ISES (International Society of Exposure Science), and the...
19/AUG/2013
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The 2nd Consortium Meeting took place in Milan (Italy), on 8th-10th July 2013.
11/JUL/2013
22nd SRA Europe Conference 2013 (17 -19 June 2013, Trondheim, Norway)
The special theme of this years' conference is «Safe societies – coping ...
17/JUN/2013
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23rd SETAC Europe Annual Meeting (12-16 May 2013, Glasgow, UK)
This international conference brings together experts from government, industry, consultancy, and a...
18/MAR/2013
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Pesticide Behaviour in Soils, Water and Air (2-4 September 2013, York, UK)
The conference will present the latest research into the env...
18/MAR/2013
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The 4FUN project was launched during the kick-off meeting, which was held in Brussels (Belgium), on the 11th – 12th November 2012. The participants ga...
11/DEC/2012
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement No 308440.