Welcome to NEXUS
About
NEXUS is a five-year, UK Medical Research Council (MRC) funded global research partnership focused on understanding the health impacts of non-exhaust vehicle emissions. These emissions- generated by brake wear, tyre wear and road surface abrasion, are rising rapidly worldwide and remain largely unregulated, despite growing concern about their effects on human health and the environment.
NEXUS brings together researchers, policymakers, industry partners and public and patient representatives to address this critical evidence gap and support action for cleaner, healthier air.
Why Non-Exhaust Emissions Matter?
- Air pollution is the largest environmental threat to human health.
- As exhaust emissions decline, non-exhaust particles now account for a growing proportion of traffic-related air pollution.
- These particles are commonly found in urban environments and are not currently subject to robust regulatory control.
- There is limited understanding of how non-exhaust emissions affect health across different populations and settings.
Our Mission
To build global research capacity and generate high-quality, policy-relevant evidence on the health impacts of non-exhaust emissions, supporting regulation, innovation and public health action worldwide.
What NEXUS will deliver...
Over the next five years, NEXUS will:
Our Network
NEXUS is a global partnership of 17 academic institutions and 8 public and industry organisations, led by the University of Oxford, Imperial College London and the University of Toronto, with patient and public involvement led by Lungs Europe.
Get Involved
We welcome researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and organisations with an interest in air quality, public health, transport, and environmental policy to engage with the NEXUS network.
Join the NEXUS network to collaborate, share expertise and stay informed about research, events, and opportunities.