Exposum Institute

The Exposome Conference

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The Exposome Conference took place on October 8 and 9, 2026, in Montpellier. The event brought together more than 200 people to explore the links between health and the environment.

A day of lectures and panel discussions

Intended for socioeconomic stakeholders and professionals in the fields of information andscientific mediation

Lectures, panel discussions, and opportunities for discussion marked the first day of the event, which was devoted to major issues in environmental health.

  • Health and Air Quality
    Should we really be concerned about the air we breathe?
    An overview of major challenges and scientific questions.
    Microplastics in the air: a new cardiovascular risk factor? How is air quality changing, and what public policy measures can be taken to inform the public and take action?
  • Water Health and Quality
    Pesticides: Risk Management or the Precautionary Principle?
    PFAS, PMT, and Other Contaminants: What Are We Talking About? Does the Dose Always Make the Poison?
    How Is the Monitoring of Water Intended for Human Consumption Organized?
  • Health and Nutrition
    Cadmium: Long Under the Radar, Now in the Spotlight?
    What Do We Know Today: Exposure, Sources, and Areas for Action
    Influencers and Social Media: Between Genuine Concerns and Scientific Uncertainties, How Can You Alert and Advise Your Community?
  • Health and Ecosystems
    New vector-borne diseases: How is research organized in the field?
    Mosquitoes and climate change: New diseases in our region?
    Vaccine hesitancy: How can we address doubts without alienating people?
  • Health and Media
    Disinformation, misinformation, and false information: Are we doomed to lose our way?
    Distinguishing between facts, opinions, beliefs, and knowledge: What role does scientific discourse play in the media?
    Behind the verbal attacks between researchers—labeled “whistleblowers,” “fearmongers,” and “doubt-mongers”—is there a genuine scientific debate?

A One-Day Research Seminar

Dedicated to the scientific community

The second day began with a presentation on the Exposome Alliance, a European alliance aimed at placing prevention at the heart of European Union policies.

The following segments provided an opportunity to review the various projects funded by the ExposUM Institute.