Nanotechnology
The
Nanotechnology Research Co-ordination Group, set up by Defra,
co-ordinates publicly funded research into the potential risks
presented by the products and applications of nanotechnologies. As
part of the group's task force, Cefas advises on nanotechnology
impacts in marine settings.
Our representative on the Nanotechnologies' Environmental Hazard
and Risk Assessment (NEHRA) task force is Dr Stephen Feist, an
expert with over 30 years' experience in the field of fish and
invertebrate histology and cellular ultrastructure, and President
of the European Association of Fish Pathologists.
NEHRA has overseen the successful launch of the Environmental
Nanoscience Initiative, designed for capacity-building and
knowledge transfer in this scientific discipline. It is also
assessing whether current ecotoxicological methods for
nanomaterials hazard assessment are fit for purpose.
To find out more about our work in this area, or to seek
environmental advice, please contact Stephen Feist.