20.02.24
Dr Marina Treskova wins first poster prize for EU TULIP Project in Brussles
On February 20, 2024, Dr. Marina Treskova from the University of Heidelberg in Germany was awarded the first poster prize for the EU TULIP Project at a high-level conference in Brussels. The project, titled “Community-based engagement and interventions to stem the tide of antimicrobial resistance spread in the aquatic environments catalysed by climate change and plastic pollution interactions,” aims to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic environments, which is exacerbated by climate change and plastic pollution.
The TULIP Project (HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 – Environment and health 101136659) is a collaborative effort funded by the European Union and involves 12 universities, institutions, and companies. The project focuses on understanding the complex interactions between plastic pollution, climate change, and AMR in aquatic environments. Dr. Treskova’s winning poster highlighted the project’s innovative approach to tackling these interconnected challenges through community-based interventions and nature-based solutions.
The conference, organized by the European Commission, brought together leading researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the health impacts of climate change. Dr. Treskova’s poster was praised for its clarity and effectiveness in communicating the project’s goals and methodologies. Her work demonstrated the potential for community engagement and scientific research to drive positive change in addressing global environmental and health challenges.
Dr. Treskova, a Junior Group Leader at the Heidelberg University, has a multidisciplinary background in epidemiology, modeling, biology, and economics. Her research focuses on the socio-ecological aspects of environmental degradation and health, particularly in the context of AMR, plastic pollution, and climate change. The TULIP Project’s approach includes robust environmental science methods, eco-epidemiology, and state-of-the-art molecular tools to generate scientific evidence on plastic-AMR-climate interactions.
The project’s success in Brussels reflects the dedication and hard work of the TULIP consortium’s leading team. Their innovative approach to tackling AMR in aquatic environments through community-based interventions and nature-based solutions has garnered significant attention and support. The consortium aims to translate their research findings into policy recommendations, community actions, and societal knowledge to protect planetary health.
Congratulations to Dr. Marina Treskova and the entire TULIP consortium on this well-deserved recognition! Their work is a testament to the power of collaborative research and community engagement in addressing some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.