HHS and ARPA-H Launch STOMP Program to Remove Microplastics from Human Bodies
Systematic Targeting Of MicroPlastics (STOMP) Program·April 3 – April 4, 2026
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HHS and ARPA-H Launch STOMP Program to Remove Microplastics from Human Bodies
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new plan to study and remove microplastics from the human body. This effort includes the launch of the Systematic Targeting Of MicroPlastics (STOMP) program. This program will focus on measuring how much microplastic people are exposed to and the health risks involved HHS and EPA confront microplastics. ARPA-H Director Alicia Jackson and other health officials said the STOMP program will create tools to research and remove these particles ARPA-H launches STOMP. The administration called this a major step to protect public health from environmental threats HHS-led initiative announced.
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Key Statements
SSecretary Kennedy
“Through @ARPA_H, we are launching STOMP—Systematic Targeting of Microplastics—to measure exposure, define risk, and remove microplastics from the human body.”
This post officially announces the launch of the STOMP program and its primary goals.
HHHS
“ARPA_H is launching STOMP — Systematic Targeting Of MicroPlastics — a groundbreaking program focused on developing ways to remove microplastics from the human body.”
This post provides details on the inter-agency partnership and the focus on human health.
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