Explore how CAPSTONE fosters interdisciplinary research to safeguard health and ecosystems through innovative pesticide impact studies.

Connecting toxicologists, epidemiologists, and risk assessors to deepen understanding of pesticide-induced mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress.

Utilizing Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) within the One Health approach to drive science-based regulation and informed decision-making.

Engaging academia, industry, regulators, and civil society to promote public health and environmental protection through shared knowledge.


Explore CAPSTONE’s Commitment to Health and Environmental Innovation

At CAPSTONE, we unite experts across Europe to investigate pesticide impacts, advancing science-based solutions that protect human health and ecosystems within a One Health framework.

Human Health and Oxidative Stress

By mapping oxidative stress within Adverse Outcome Pathways, CAPSTONE clarifies how pesticide exposure may lead to adverse health effects, reinforcing the connection between environmental and human health.



Explore CAPSTONE’s Core Impact Metrics

Discover vital figures that reflect our interdisciplinary research and collaborative achievements across Europe.

Initial collaborations forming to advance pesticide impact studies under the One Health framework.

Studies currently underway exploring oxidative stress and mitochondrial toxicity.

Early engagement with stakeholders to prepare future science-based policy input.


Addressing the Critical Challenges in Pesticide Impact Research

Explore key issues and discover how CAPSTONE’s interdisciplinary network delivers insightful, science-driven solutions.

CAPSTONE promotes a multidisciplinary, global approach to addressing pesticide-related adverse effects by integrating oxidative stress and the AOP framework within a One Health context.

We utilize innovative AOPs to track oxidative stress mechanisms, informing risk assessment and regulation.

Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key mechanism of pesticide toxicity, as disruption of mitochondrial respiration increases reactive oxygen species production, leading to oxidative stress and adverse effects in both human health and ecosystems.


Join CAPSTONE to Advance Health and Environmental Safety

Discover how CAPSTONE’s interdisciplinary research drives impactful solutions in pesticide risk assessment and public health protection. Engage with our experts and contribute to science-based decisions.