The Reproductive Toxicology Group researches in reproducticve problems caused by exposure to chemicals in food.
Approximately 5 to 10% of couples have fertility problems, 10 to 15% of recognised pregnancies are not successfully completed, approximately 3 to 5% of newborn babies have major birth defects, and approximately 10% of children suffer from neuro-developmental disorders. It is plausible that it is caused by exposure to chemicals.
The Research Group investigates environmental contaminants for their abundance in foodstuffs and for reproductive toxicity effects in animal studies.
Our focus is mainly on effects induced during development, as this period is very sensitive and irreversible effects can be induced. We perform both short-term and long-term generation studies and assess a broad range of endpoints.
We take part in several externally funded research projects in order to improve the knowledge on reproductive toxicity of chemicals and contribute to regulatory test guidelines, EU testing strategy and risk assessment.
The overall purpose of the research and public consultancy within this focus area is prevention of reproductive toxicity effects.
Read more about the focus area Reproductive Toxicology.
See projects from the research group.
Collaborations
University Hospital of Copenhagen, Denmark
Brunel University, UK
University Hospital of Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
Danish Environmental Protection Agency
REACH Implementation Project Group
OECD working groups
Contact
Research Manager and Senior scientist Ulla Hass
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