Personal profile
Areas of expertise
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- occupational health
- epidemiology
- environmental health
- risk assessment
- exposure assessment
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Thomas Ashton Institute
- Manchester Environmental Research Institute
- Healthier Futures
- Sustainable Futures
- Advanced materials
- Digital Futures
- Lydia Becker Institute
- Christabel Pankhurst Institute
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A digital survey to understand the use of advanced materials in the United Kingdom
Hall, S., Bard, D., Bussy, C. & Van Tongeren, M., 2 Apr 2026, In: Annals of Work Exposures and health. 70, 3, wxag006 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmental and occupational factors in the aetiopathogenesis of systemic sclerosis: insights from a large multinational patient survey
Hughes, M., Bandini, G., Donato, S. D., McMahan, Z., Randone, S. B., Alunno, A., Basinas, I., van Tongeren, M. & Povey, A., 17 Apr 2026, In: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - occupational exposures and cancer
Jochems, S. H. J., Vilahur, N., van Tongeren, M., Albin, M., Baldi, I., Consonni, D., Crowley, Q., Fervers, B., Greinert, R., Hoek, G., Röösli, M., Zeeb, H., Schüz, J., Feliu, A., D'Souza, E., Ritchie, D., Espina, C. & Kromhout, H., 16 Jan 2026, In: Molecular Oncology. 20, 1, p. 68-80 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - outdoor and indoor air pollution and cancer
Hoek, G., van Tongeren, M., Röösli, M., Jochems, S. H. J., Vilahur, N., Albin, M., Baldi, I., Crowley, Q., Fervers, B., Greinert, R., Consonni, D., Feliu, A., Zeeb, H., Schüz, J., D'Souza, E., Ritchie, D., Espina, C. & Kromhout, H., 16 Jan 2026, In: Molecular Oncology. 20, 1, p. 81-95 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - ultraviolet radiation, radon and cancer
Ritchie, D., Crowley, Q., Greinert, R., Albin, M., Baldi, I., Consonni, D., Fervers, B., Hoek, G., Jochems, S. H. J., Röösli, M., van Tongeren, M., Vilahur, N., Feliu, A., Zeeb, H., Schüz, J., D'Souza, E., Espina, C. & Kromhout, H., 16 Jan 2026, In: Molecular Oncology. 20, 1, p. 49-67 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
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Relating Environment-use Scenarios in Pregnancy/Infanthood and Resulting airborne-material Exposures to child-health outcomes (RESPIRE)
Higgins, L. (PI), Johnstone, E. (CoI), Povey, A. (CoI), Van Tongeren, M. (CoI), Ruane, P. (CoI), Bannan, T. (CoI) & Gittins, M. (CoI)
1/11/21 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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EPHG: Epidemiology and Public Health Group
Jones, A. (PI), Voros, E. (Support team), George-Davidson, A. (Support team), Hammond, A. (Researcher), Povey, A. (Researcher), Spencer, A. (Researcher), Sahu, A. (Researcher), Clayson, A. (Researcher), Harrison, A. (Researcher), Edwards, A. (PI), Verma, A. (PI), Lophatananon, A. (Researcher), Doyle, C. (Support team), Wasiuk, C. (Researcher), Greenhalgh, C. (Researcher), Huish, C. (Researcher), Nash, D. (Researcher), Mcelvenny, D. (Researcher), Payne, D. (Researcher), Cairns, D. (Researcher), Cowley, E. (PI), Dalgarno, E. (Researcher), Evans, E. (Researcher), Morgans, E. (Researcher), Borocin, F. (Researcher), Clough, G. (Researcher), Williams, G. (Researcher), Mohamed, H. (Researcher), Waterson, H. (Researcher), Wei, H. (Researcher), Basinas, I. (Researcher), Iskandar, I. (Researcher), Gemmell, I. (Researcher), Lamb, J. (Researcher), Stocks, J. (Researcher), Owen, J. (Researcher), Chadwick, J. (Support team), Walsh, K. (Researcher), Winstanley, K. (Researcher), Muir, K. (PI), Fowler, K. (Researcher), Mekli, K. (Researcher), Blake, L. (Researcher), Byrne, L. (Support team), Hasler, L. (Researcher), White, L. (Support team), Kennedy, L. (Researcher), Van Tongeren, M. (PI), Regan, M. (Researcher), Carder, M. (Researcher), Brook, N. (Support team), Gartland, N. (Researcher), Bouamra, O. (Researcher), Whittaker, P. (Support team), Hammond, P. (Researcher), Bentley, R. (Researcher), Addam, R. (Researcher), Harrison, R. (Researcher), Zubaite, R. (Researcher), Mason, S. (Support team), Jones, S. (Support team), Jahr, S. (Support team), Mitchell, S. (Researcher), Senior, S. (Researcher), Taylor, S. (Support team), Walsh, S. (Researcher), Farragher, T. (Researcher), Zagrodnik, V. (Researcher), Alam, W. (Support team), Mangan, D. (Technical team), Davidson, H. (Researcher), Mcconnell, J. (Researcher), Lewis, C. (Researcher), Tilley, C. (Support team), Clarke, D. (Support team), Yu, X. (Researcher), Seed, M. (Researcher), Weston, R. (Support team), Sugden, S. (Technical team) & Ahmed, S. (Researcher)
Project: Research
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THOR: The Health and Occupation Research network (THOR)
Van Tongeren, M. (PI), Iskandar, I. (Researcher) & Fowler, K. (Support team)
Project: Research
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Healthy, resilient and flexible: Developing a mental health intervention for frontline gig workers: a systems approach
Van Tongeren, M. (PI), Arden Armitage, C. (CoI), Whelan, P. (CoI) & Wei, H. (PI)
1/05/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Research
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SECURE: A social care based evaluation of COVID-19: Understanding workforce response and effects (The SECURE Study)
Robinson, C. (PI), Young, A. (CoI), Clarkson, P. (CoI), Keady, J. (CoI), Cartney, P. (CoI), Van Tongeren, M. (CoI), Lovell, K. (CoI), Bee, P. (CoI), Mcphillips, R. (CoI), Windfuhr, K. (CoI), Davies, S. (CoI), Pearson, A. (Researcher) & Allen, R. (Researcher)
1/01/21 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
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Gezondheidsraad subcommittee on Gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en omwonenden (External organisation)
Van Tongeren, M. (Academic expert member)
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Jul 2020Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
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International Congress of Occupational Health (External organisation)
Van Tongeren, M. (Member)
2016Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research
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International Carbon Black Association (External organisation)
Van Tongeren, M. (Academic expert member)
2015 → 1 Oct 2018Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
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Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (External organisation)
Van Tongeren, M. (Academic expert member)
2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
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Workplace Health Expert Committee (WHEC) (External organisation)
Van Tongeren, M. (Academic expert member)
2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
Impacts
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Public transport and the pandemic: examining perceptions of risk and mitigation to guide policymakers (part of PROTECT)
Coleman, A. (Participant), Gartland, N. (Participant), Van Tongeren, M. (Corresponding participant), Fishwick, D. (Participant) & Johnson, S. (Participant)
Impact: Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding, Health and wellbeing, Policy
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University of Manchester researchers’ collaboration with the Partnership for Research in Occupational, Transport and Environmental COVID Transmission (PROTECT) project informs policy and practice aimed to reduce risk from Covid-19 transmission
Van Tongeren, M. (Corresponding participant), Rhodes, S. (Participant), Wilkinson, J. (Participant), Gittins, M. (Participant), Coleman, A. (Participant), Gartland, N. (Participant), Johnson, S. (Participant), Arden Armitage, C. (Participant), Lewis, C. (Participant), Clayson, A. (Participant), Verma, A. (Participant), Bourne, N. (Participant), Cheung, C. (Participant), Clarke, S. (Participant), Kirkham, R. (Participant) & Yunusa-Kaltungo, A. (Participant)
Impact: Health and wellbeing, Policy, Awareness and understanding
Press/Media
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Breaking barriers: supporting people with Long COVID to return to work
Daniels, S., Wiggans, R., Coleman, A., Bramwell, D., Mcelvenny, D. & Van Tongeren, M.
5/06/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Alone Together podcast: Staying protected in the workplace
9/06/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert comment
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GULF NEWS: What is air pollution doing to us all?
14/11/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST: Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia in cities, study finds
21/09/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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THE GUARDIAN: Air pollution linked to much greater risk of dementia
18/09/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment