About FELIX
The FELIX-project will collect important information on PFAS exposure
The FELIX project focuses on investigating how exposure to anthropogenic (man-made) organic chemicals from our indoor environment causes hormone-related diseases. FELIX examines the health of cats, but the results are highly relevant for humans as well.
Sampling campaign
In the autumn 2022 to 2024 we had a sampling campaign for FELIX
Two veterinary clinics were engaged, SLU University Animal Hospital in Uppsala and AniCura Region Animal Hospital in Bagarmossen, Stockholm. If you visited these clinics you might have been approached and asked to participate in this study.
sampling campaign
We have ended the sampling campaign!
Although, if you have a cat diagnosed with diabates and are willing to donate blood to the project you can contact us.
Felix 2022
News & updates
We will publish what is happening within the project and other current issues in the area of the impact of chemicals on one Health.
During the fall of 2022, Felicia, who is a veterinary student at SLU, will evaluate stress in cats with diabetes. She will measure the
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