LU-MRRL Lecture Series
You are invited to the upcoming LU-MRRL Lecture Series event, "The Fight with Forever Chemicals." This event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 from 6:30-8 pm at the Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library (214 Adams Street, Jefferson City). This talk will feature Dr. Qingbo Yang from LU's College of Agriculture.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds used in products like nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, and food packaging. They have earned this nickname because they do not easily break down in the environment, and once they enter our bodies or our food system, they can stay there for years. PFAS are now found nearly everywhere--in our soil, water, and even the food we eat--raising growing concerns about their impact on human health.
Dr. Qingbo Yang from LU's College of Agriculture is working with a team on a research project involving mung bean sprouts as a fast-growing model plant to better understand how PFAS travel through plants, how they might enter the foods we eat, and what this means for people's exposure through the food chain. This knowledge will guide decisions on agricultural practice and policies that aim to reduce PFAS risks and protect public health.
For more information please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-46325
All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions please contact Madeline Matson (matsonm@mrrl.org), Dr. Christine E. Boston (bostonc@lincolnu.edu), or Dr. Hannah Bowling (bowlingh@lincolnu.edu).