Peter Møller
Professor of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen
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About Me
Peter Møller is a distinguished professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in public health with a focus on particle toxicology and genetic toxicology. He earned his master's degree in human biology in 1995, followed by a PhD and Doctor of Medical Science degrees in the genetic toxicology of environmental agents. Since 2012, he has led research on the health impacts of combustion-derived particles and nanomaterials, investigating their roles in cardiovascular disease and cancer through mechanisms such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA repair. Dr. Møller has contributed to significant evaluations of carcinogenic risks associated with outdoor air pollution and nanomaterials as a member of the IARC Working Group. He teaches courses on environmental medicine, including "Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health," and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, establishing himself as a key figure in environmental health research.