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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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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 👏 👏👏

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

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 HBM4IE@ucd.ie

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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 @ HBM4IE@ucd.ie @ucd-chas.bsky.social @drconorb.bsky.social @epaireland.bsky.social

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

📢 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"

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Dr Conor Buggy (He / Him) 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @drconorb.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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...

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.

Dr Conor Buggy (He / Him) 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @drconorb.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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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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Dr Conor Buggy (He / Him) 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @drconorb.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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. 🧵

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Dr Conor Buggy (He / Him) 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @drconorb.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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.

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

#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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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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! 🙏 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.en... 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

🎉 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...

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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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🎉 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...

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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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

@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 www.ohireland.org/event-detail...

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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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🎉 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...

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

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

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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 HBM4IE@ucd.ie

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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…

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

📰 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: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Delighted to be at the Environmental Health Association of Ireland (EHAI) conference. I spoke about #humanbiomonitoring #HBM & the #HBM4IE project, & our ambitions for national programmes. Funded by @epaireland.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Dr Conor Buggy (He / Him) 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @drconorb.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

www.ssph-journal.orghttps//www.ssph-jo... Delighted to share our collective OSH perspective on how COVID19 public health policy and procedures were managed here in Ireland @ucddublin.bsky.social @aliconnolly.bsky.social

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Hot off the press! 🎉 OHSI 2022 conference hosted an expert panel to discuss #COVID19 and evaluate possible ways forward for our pandemic preparedness plans for the future. Find our Policy Brief published at Public Health Reviews: doi.org/10.3389/phrs...

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SSPH+ | Strategies for Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lessons Learnt: An Irish Perspective

BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) announced the end of the emergency phase of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in May 2023. Nations across th...

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day 💖 To all the great women and the people who support them. #Happyinternationalwomensday

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🌎🧪 Many congratulations to UCD Assistant Professors Alison Connolly, Enrico Secchi and Grace Cott, who have been awarded almost €2 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for projects focusing on policy-relevant environmental and climate research in Ireland.

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🚀🏆Congrats to Dr. Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social at UCD School of Public Health, Sports and Physiotherapy & UCD Centre for Safety & Health at Work on securing funding of €659K from @epaireland.bsky.social for her study on Human Biomonitoring for Ireland (HBM4IE) bit.ly/ResearchDrCo...

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UCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

🌱Congratulations to the 3 UCD researchers funded by the EPA for their innovative and policy-relevant research addressing environmental challenges! 🌟Dr Alison Connolly 🌟Dr Enrico Secchi 🌟Dr Grace Cott Learn more: www.ucd.ie/research/new... @epaireland.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social

Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Delighted to receive EPA award for the #Humanbiomonitoring for Ireland study. A 4-year project to analyse #hbm samples from the public to evaluate chemical exposures. A tremendous advancement for HBM in Ireland.

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Last week, WHO #EHP Partnership on #HumanBiomonitoring (#HBM) met in Belgrade to discuss ambitions to promote using HBM for chemical safety. I presented the #HBM4IRE study (ucd.ie/phpss/research…) funded @EPAIreland for Ireland and our progress for a national programme. @ucd-chas.bsky.social

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Interested in human biomonitoring for evaluating chemicals, hear about our work in Ireland 🇮🇪 @ucd #hbm youtu.be/kgV3YjiPJ18?...

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Using human biomonitoring to understand chemical exposures among the population

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🌍 Today we celebrate #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 👩‍🔬🔬 Let’s recognise & empower the incredible women shaping our world through science, technology, & innovation. ✨@aliconnolly.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social #WomenInScience #STEM #EveryVoiceInScience #WHO

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UCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Dr Alison Connolly's research investigates chemical exposures related to pesticides. Her work has significantly contributed to the development of Chemical Policy in Ireland and Europe. Read more: www.ucd.ie/research/imp... #ResearchImpact #Policy #pesticide youtu.be/kgV3YjiPJ18

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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🎉 The @OHIreland Conference, 1st & 2nd April in Co. Offaly; tickets go on sale next week 🎉 The conference 'Looking to the Future' will include a workshop, presentations on the latest #occupationalhygiene practices & a poster session. More info below: www.ohireland.org/event-detail...