LongITools Science for Policy Workshop

LongITools Science for Policy Workshop: Health and Environment Dynamics Across the Life-course

The LongITools team invites you to join us at our second and final Science for Policy Workshop to hear first-hand the results emerging from the project and to discuss their implications for policy and real-world application.

Taking place in Gothenburg, a Nordic city renowned for its sustainability and ranked the world’s most sustainable city for five consecutive years, the workshop will highlight how the knowledge gained through LongITools can be translated into real-world strategies that promote healthier communities across Europe. The workshop will run in a hybrid format, offering local and national stakeholders the opportunity to join in person and international representatives a chance to participate online.

Featured Speakers

• Nerea Aizpurua, Project Officer, European Commission
• Leena Vuotovesi, CEO, Business Center Oulu
• Linda Molander, Environmental Health Analyst, Folkhälsomyndigheten (The Public Health Agency of Sweden)
• Professor Sylvain Sebert, LongITools Project Coordinator
• Dr Janine Felix, LongITools Principal Investigator
• Professor Karim Lekadir, LongITools Principal Investigator

Why attend the Science for Policy Workshop?

• Learn about the challenges and opportunities faced by stakeholders
• Understand the importance of the exposome in identifying opportunities for disease prevention and intervention
• Hear the latest insights, knowledge gained, and future considerations from the LongITools project team
• Discuss and contribute to refining our policy recommendations
• Network with international experts
• Enjoy the surroundings of a unique and historic venue, including lunch

What to expect

Building on insights from previous discussions and our policy forum events, this workshop will illustrate the progress made over the past five years, providing a clear overview of the knowledge gained, its implications and how it can inform stronger, more inclusive public health policies. Networking and lunch will be followed by a series of presentations and interactive discussions.

Event details

Date and Time: Wednesday 2nd April, 2025, 12:00-17:00 CEST
Location: Chalmersska Huset, Södra Hamngatan 11, 411 14, Gothenburg and Online
Arrival and Lunch: 12:00-13:00 CEST

Who should attend?

Policymakers, industry and public sector representatives, researchers, healthcare professionals,  advocacy groups, and science communicators.

About LongITools

LongITools has been studying the interactions between environmental, lifestyle and biological factors to determine the risks of chronic cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Central to this is the exposome – the integrated compilation of all the physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial factors, and their interactions, which impact biology and health. Rather than focusing on single exposure factors, this broader perspective underscores the importance of considering multiple influences simultaneously. By bringing together the latest findings, lessons learned, and future considerations, LongITools aims to support more integrated policies that foster healthier environments and populations across the life-course.

Additional information

For any questions about the event, please contact ola.el-saleh@betatechnology.co.uk