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Air pollution research databases
I write to inform your readers that the MRC Institute for Environment and Health is compiling two databases on research in air pollution (including indoor air pollution). These databases are designed to provide funding bodies and policy makers with an up to date source of information which they may use to:
- Identify people and groups with expertise in particular aspects of air pollution research
- Obtain information on current topics of air pollution research
- Identify gaps in research on air pollution
- Identify new advances in the air pollution field
- Assist in the prioritisation of future research on air pollution.
We encourage all researchers in the field to submit information on their work for inclusion in either or both these databases:
- The air pollution research database (APRED). This will hold data on research into indoor and outdoor air pollution within the United Kingdom. Its
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