About PMBT
The Plastic Measurement Brains Trust (PMBT) is a collaborative group of scientists dedicated to advancing the science of measuring micro- and nanoplastics in humans. Established through a partnership between Minderoo Foundation and The University of Queensland, our mission is to develop guidance on current and emerging measurement technologies and foster interdisciplinary research to protect human health and the environment.
Our Purpose and Role
The PMBT aims to critically challenge, advise, and discuss current and future technologies, methods and scientific research of microplastics and nanoplastics. This includes contributing subject matter expertise, providing advice on strategic priorities, opportunities, and challenges, and offering ideas and facilitating introductions that support the PMBT. The PMBT will explore the current “state of play” of measurement science including the current and emerging technologies including Raman Spectroscopy, Micro FTIR and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and any other relevant technology. We serve as an advisory body, exploring the state of measurement science and developing strategies for accelerating scientific processes and effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
Initiatives
PMBT is developing several initiatives aimed at collaboratively advancing the detection and identification of plastic particles and associated additives in human biospecimens.
Working Group meetings
Meeting 1: 27 August 2024. Dublin, Ireland.
- Foundation meeting held at University College Dublin to explore the need for establishing the PMBT, canvas opinions and set the agenda for future meetings.
Meeting 2: 25-26 March 2025. Imperial College London, UK.
- 2-day working group meeting is planned to develop a comprehensive reporting checklist for manuscript submission. This checklist would provide clear reporting guidelines for studies measuring microplastics in human biological samples.
- Open access data sharing and how this can be achieved will also form part of the working group’s program.
- Other agenda items are encouraged.
Get in Touch
For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please contact us