Andi Alijagic

Biography

Andi Alijagic is a researcher in toxicology at Örebro University. His research interests focus on the understanding of cellular toxicity and modes-of-action underlying health impacts of particle and chemical pollutants, with an emphasis on micro and nanoplastics and plastic-associated chemicals (Alijagic et al. 2024a, Environ Int). In addition to research, he is actively involved in teaching and supervision of students.

In his research, Andi employs cell-based models, high-content imaging (Cell Painting), and multi-omics, focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating cell health and function, inflammatory responses, genotoxicity, and endocrine disruption in response to particle and chemical exposure. He has a strong interest in the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), and together with ORU team, he has initiated the application of Cell Painting for non-target toxicological screening of emerging pollutants (Alijagic et al. 2023, Cells; Alijagic et al. 2024b, Environ Int; Alijagic et al. 2024c, Environ Int; Le Du-Carrée et al. 2024, J Haz Mat; Alijagic et al. 2025, Environ Res). With this approach he aims at contributing to a healthy and zero-pollution environment by performing research at the forefront of human and environmental toxicology.

In the NanoSafety2 project (Synergi22; included at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 100-List for 2024) he is coordinating the research on toxicity and health effects of (nano)particles and chemicals found in additive manufacturing or industrial 3D printing. Via ongoing projects, Andi works closely with a number of Swedish and international leading companies and academic partners. Andi is also part of the COST action PRIORITY (Plastics monitoRIng detectiOn RemedIaTion recovery) as Management Committee Member for Sweden and member of WG1 Impacts and risks on human health and environment related to nano- and microplastics and WG4 Nanoplastics.

In addition, he is serving as the editorial board member in the journals Discover Toxicology (Springer Nature), Frontiers in Toxicology (section: Nanotoxicology), and Frontiers in Environmental Science (section: Toxicology, Pollution and the Environment). He is actively involved in the communication of science both to the public at large and the research community.