Environment and Human Health
Environment and human health research is an emerging theme within PCMD. The objective is to establish a world class Environment and Human Health Centre in Cornwall building upon a previous strength in the region but focussing on human health effects. There are currently several opportunities for attracting national, European and international funding to support such a development. Being located in South West England provides a unique opportunity to examine the roles of stressors such as radon gas, UV- B radiation, ozone, pesticides, algal toxins, heavy metals and the metalloid, arsenic, in initiating the onset of disease processes.