President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion

Championing evidence for policy. President of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice @INGSciAdvice
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[Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) @africascidip]

The Ethics Declaration for the Human Exposome

On 17th June, the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa hosted 30 individuals to start the process of drafting an ethical framework to underpin the Human Exposome Project (HEP) at the South African Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium. The opportunity was also used to commemorate the life of South African, Prof. Julian Kinderlerer, former President of the European Group on Ethics (1944 - 2026).

Sponsored by the Transatlantic Think Tank for Toxicology, Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa & @dstigovza Department of Science, Technology and Innovation & supported by the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (@INGSciAdvice ) & Global Exposome Forum , the event was Chaired by Thomas Hartung & moderated by DDG @daandutoit , Eudy Mabuza, Denis Sarigiannis, David Budtz Pedersen PhD, Caradee Wright PhD and Nathalie Moll.

The group came up with a 20-point blueprint for the ethical design, conduct, governance, interpretation & use of human exposome research at the boundary between science, society & policy.

This draft will be discussed on 17/7 at @UNESCO before its December Tshwane, Pretoria release at Science Forum South Africa 2026.

A full media & public information campaign is targeted in 2027 around @aaas Chicago, World Science Forum @WorldSciForum Istanbul & WCSJ 2027 @wcsj2027 London.

The Human Exposome Project (HEP) seeks to characterise the totality of environmental exposures across the life course & to understand their biological consequences. In doing so, it provides the environmental counterpart to the revolutionary, $3 billion Human Genome Project launched in 2003, while aiming to surpass it in scope for two reasons:

Firstly, genes account for only 10 - 20% of disease, while our biological, chemical & environmental exposures accounts for 80% +. These influences from the air we breathe, the food we eat & the chemicals we touch, to the education we receive, the salary we earn & the housing we benefit from, all drive non-communicable diseases.

Secondly, the ethical legitimacy of the HEP depends on genuine global inclusion. The Human Genome Project’s widespread success largely benefitted a coalition of wealthy countries. We aim to support the goal for developing countries to benefit as much from the HEP.

The very features that make Exposomics powerful also make it ethically demanding. ~ @SciComEU

If exposome science is to achieve its promise for public health, it must not only be innovative, but just; not only technically powerful, but democratically accountable; and not only global in reach, but equitable in voice, governance, & benefit.

Good exposome science must be socially legitimate, scientifically rigorous & institutionally accountable.

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

Highlights from day 1 of #SFSA2025 which took place, 24-28 November @CSIRICC

#SFSA is South Africa’s foremost platform for strategic science, technology and innovation dialogue and 2025 celebrated 10years
Watch opening: https://t.co/gQBkxU7Pmh #SFSA10Years #DSTI #CSIR #SDCfA

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

#SFSA2025 registrations are open! Join us 24–28 November for Africa’s flagship science and innovation forum. Connect, learn, and explore new ideas. Secure your spot today: https://t.co/3WtMUwk0Cc #ScienceForumSA #ScienceDiplomacy #SFSA #DSTI #SDCfA #CSIR #CSIRICC #SouthAfrica

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

#SFSA2025 registrations are open! Join us 24–28 November for Africa’s flagship science and innovation forum. Connect, learn, and explore new ideas. Secure your spot today: https://t.co/3WtMUwk0Cc #ScienceForumSA #ScienceDiplomacy #SFSA #DSTI #SDCfA #CSIR #CSIRICC #SouthAfrica

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25th August: @INGSA_Asia Distinguished Lecture: "Science Diplomacy for Rainforest Sustainability: A Unique Case for Sarawak"

This lecture will take place at @UCSIUniversity Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman from the @scidiplo.

This is an in person event only: If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: https://t.co/HQ4XlpzSW4

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

Introducing our 2025 South African Women in Science (SAWiSA) Finalists

Human and Social Sciences – Distinguished Young Woman Researcher

Dr Maurine Musie, PhD is a Senior Lecturer and Advanced Midwife Specialist in the Department of Nursing Sciences @UPTuks
#SAWiSA2025 #UP

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ASIA: #Evidence4Policy Grants up to $9500 - Apply for @INGSA-Asia #SeedsOfScienceAsia grants now!

https://t.co/P6GZzMrn1w

In collaboration with @ISCAsiaPacific, INGSA is providing seed grants for #scienceadvice workshops across Asia. Find out more and apply at the INGSA-Asia website.

@ISC

[Gary W Miller @GaryWMiller3]

NIEHS Environmental Factor coverage of the Exposome Moonshot Forum @nexusexposomics . https://t.co/dltiA39fzF

[Gary W Miller @GaryWMiller3]

Are we ready for a Human Exposome Project? We will need NIH running on all cylinders, and help from global partners. @nexusexposomics https://t.co/5jogtzde01

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OPPORTUNITY: @INGSAlac is advertising for a new Chair of the Regional Chapter! Are you a #scienceadvice leader in #LatinAmerica or the Caribbean? Do you have idea for how the Chapter can further become the respected partner/teacher/convenor at the science-policy interface.

Then apply to lead this dynamic Chapter into its next stage of impact:

Spanish: https://t.co/8LmPTrBesq
English: https://t.co/6oKINm7zb5

[President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion @PresINGSA]

Foresight knowledge is the only way to iron out the wrinkles and set yourselves up for success. Going forward, we at INGSA are happy to stay involved to help explain and bridge the science and policy worlds

[President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion @PresINGSA]

We have seen with GMOs & Stem Cells how difficult it can be to get everybody on-board when new technology trains are fast leaving the station. Science can get ahead of itself and the dialogue between experts, policy-makers and end-user citizens has never been straight-forward.

[President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion @PresINGSA]

Giving and taking scientific advice are two different things. That is precisely why the Exposome Moonshot Forum Community are hitting the nail on the head by bringing all stakeholders to the table early-on.

[President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion @PresINGSA]

Delighted to be organising the ‘policy panel’ from 9h15 - 10h00 DC time on Tuesday 13th. Register for the live-link & get involved. This Moonshot Launch is a rare chance to be there when something truly transformative is happening. If you’d like to pose a question here, go ahead!

[SciCom @SciComEU]

Get ready for the biggest new word in science: Exposome! Everybody’s going to be talking about it, a global initiative, The Human Exposome Project @SciChefQC @JeremyFarrar @AASciences @UNESCO @ThomasHartung19 @INGSciAdvice @JHUPress @PresINGSA @EurekAlert https://t.co/t78gPwWXze

[Bureau du scientifique en chef du Québec @SciChefQC]

La recherche scientifique vit actuellement des heures sombres aux États-Unis dont les conséquences dépassent les frontières. J'en ai discuté avec Sophie-Andrée Blondin, animatrice aux @Anneeslumiere sur les ondes de @icipremierere.

🎤 Pour écouter :https://t.co/P6f33INMO9

[President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion @PresINGSA]

@africascidip @daandutoit @wcsj2025 @aaas @EurekAlertAAAS @SasjaSA @WFSJ @dstigovza @CSIRICC @CSIR @CityTshwane @ben_deighton @rainbowinsid @elna_s And what are the 2025 themes Daan for WCSJ & SFSA’s 10th anniversary?
Am looking forward.

[SciCom @SciComEU]

@INGSciAdvice @PresINGSA @ScienceForumSA Magic vibes for science & society!

[Bureau du scientifique en chef du Québec @SciChefQC]

Je suis très heureux de cette nouvelle collaboration! Le #FRQ et la @NRF_News ont signé une déclaration d’intention visant à promouvoir et soutenir les collaborations en recherche entre Québec/AfriqueduSud.

@economie_quebec @MRIF_Quebec @SOPFEU @RIISQuebec

[SciCom @SciComEU]

Fascinating insights into material & psychological damages caused by floods & fires, man-made & natural, a few new twists by @SciChefQC Didn’t realise how strong Quebec-Canada & SA mitigation ties are!
New agreement signed @ScienceForumSA with @NRF_News @SasjaSA @africascidip

[President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion @PresINGSA]

Giving my impressions of #SFSA2024 & our efforts to build new partnerships into 2025 and beyond. We all leave Pretoria with a positive reboot to reignite conversations about science & society @ScienceForumSA @africascidip @INGSciAdvice @IngsaAfrica @IAPartnership @GlobalYAcademy