My Fulbright research will explore the neurodevelopmental consequences of microplastic exposure. Current research has focused on how microplastic exposure affects adult body systems, but there is a gap concerning foetal exposure. My Fulbright research aims to inform individual attitudes towards plastic use and government policy concerning plastic waste globally.
Charlotte Sofield is a PhD candidate at the University of Notre Dame Australia, based in Fremantle. Her research focuses on the health effects of oral microplastic exposure, particularly its impact on the gut-brain axis.
As a Fulbright Scholar, Charlotte will study the effects of early-life microplastic exposure on brain development, contributing to a foundation for future clinical research on microplastic impacts.