Maïssa Halfaoui, EUR LIVE student, honored at the ICEPTP conference in Barcelona

Maïssa Halfaoui, EUR LIVE student, honored at the ICEPTP conference in Barcelona

Maïssa Halfaoui, a EUR LIVE student, recently had the honor of participating in the prestigious ICEPTP 2025 (10th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Treatment and Protection) international conference held in Barcelona. At this renowned event, Maïssa presented her research project.

Recognition for her work

The young researcher received the Best Paper Award, a distinction that honors her work and highlights the importance of her contributions to the field of environmental research. This recognition highlights the originality and potential impact of her work on understanding the interactions between obesity, cardiovascular disease, and exposure to persistent organic pollutants.

Maïssa shares her experience in these terms:

"I had the exceptional opportunity to participate in the ICEPTP 2025 (10th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Treatment and Protection), where I presented my innovative project titled Obesity Paradox: An Age-Dependent Cardioprotection Against Persistent Organic Pollutant Exposure? This unforgettable experience allowed me not only to exchange ideas with global leaders in the field of pollution but also to win the prestigious Best Paper Award. This award highlighted the originality and importance of my work, emphasizing its potential impact on understanding the interactions between obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and exposure to persistent organic pollutants. It was a rare chance to delve into global advancements, meet brilliant minds, and build professional connections that will undoubtedly enrich the future of my research."

We congratulate Maïssa on this exceptional achievement and look forward to her future contributions to science and society.