Pharm-ERA

Improving monitoring and environmental risk assessment of pharmaceuticals, antimicrobial resistance and pathogens from terrestrial to aquatic environments

Protecting our planet against pharmaceutical pollution

The contamination of global soil and aquatic ecosystems by pharmaceuticals, antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms, and pathogens is a pressing concern, threatening both our environment and human well-being. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the Pharm-ERA project brings together academics, public and private stakeholders, and EU policymakers to address this urgent issue. With 10 doctoral projects spanning scientific disciplines such as environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, microbial ecology, molecular biology and modelling, Pharm-ERA seeks to develop innovative solutions and improve monitoring techniques and environmental risk assessment. The ultimate aim is to protect the diversity and functions of microbial life in contaminated ecosystems while ensuring the sustainability of our planet and promoting human and animal health.

3I consortium
event From 17 May 2026 to 21 May 2026

Maastricht, Switzerland

Pharm-ERA @ SETAC 2026

Our Pharm-ERA Doctoral Network is strongly represented this week at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe Conference, held from 17–21 May 2026 in Maastricht.

Lake Geneva as a Backdrop, Science at the Forefront: Pharm-ERA consortium met in Lausanne

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18 March 2026

Musée de la Main - Lausanne, Switzerland

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Antibiotic Resistance: From Our Toilets to Our Rivers

The 3rd consortium meeting took place online and was a great success thanks to the participation of our members during this six half-days event.