Chemical Journeys

Uncovering chemical biodegradation in the environment - Kathrin Fenner, Eawag

In this episode I speak with Prof. Kathrin Fenner, one of the leading academic scientists in the study of chemical biodegradation and environmental persistence. Kathrin

Chemicals in our language - Joanna Gavins, University of Sheffield

In this episode I speak with Joanna Gavins, who is a professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Sheffield. Joanna and I discuss the language we us

Early career journeys in academia and beyond - Fola Ogungbemi, Currenta

Happy 2026, and welcome to Chemical Journeys Season 2! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Fola Ogungbemi, Senior Expert in Product Compliance at Currenta. Fola and I tal

Putting yourself in a regulator's shoes - Watze de Wolf

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Watze de Wolf.    Watze has had a long and accomplished career working as a scientist and manager in both industry and regulatory sett

A tool to improve your regulatory foresight - Steven Brennan, Foresight

In this episode I speak with Dr. Steven Brennan, co-founder and CEO of Foresight. Foresight is a software platform that helps organizations to make sense of complex and

Getting a grip on environmental persistence – Irene Bramke, AstraZeneca

What happens to the chemicals we use in everyday life once they enter the environment? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Irene Bramke, Senior Environmental Risk Assess

Fostering advances in chemical safety research - Katherine Santizo, Cefic-LRI

In this episode I speak with Dr Katherine Santizo, Programme Manager of Cefic's Long-range Research Initiative (LRI).  Since 1999, Cefic-LRI has funded over 250 pro

Green chemistry in practice - Anna Zhenova, Green Rose Chemistry

In this episode I speak with Dr Anna Zhenova of Green Rose Chemistry. Green Rose Chemistry are a mission-driven consultancy applying the principles of green chemistry to

Serving the regulatory compliance community - Janet Greenwood, TT Environmental

In this episode, I speak with Janet Greenwood of TT Environmental.  Janet has been working for many years in chemicals safety and regulatory compliance, and runs a commu

The dual revolution of AI and animal-free science - Thomas Hartung, Johns Hopkins University

In this episode I speak with Professor Thomas Hartung.  Prof Hartung is Doerenkamp-Zbinden Chair of Evidence-based Toxicology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public

Working together to advance chemical safety - Blanca Serrano, ECETOC

In this episode I speak with Dr. Blanca Serrano Ramón, Secretary General of the European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC).  ECETOC is a scie

Decoding messages from nature - Andrew Johnson, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

In this episode I speak with Andrew Johnson, Environmental Research Scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Visiting Professor at Brunel University. Andre

How should society manage the use of chemicals? A conversation with Todd Gouin

In this episode I am joined by Todd Gouin of TG Environmental Research. Todd and I have a far-reaching discussion about the science and policy of chemicals in the environ

How should we expect the new hazard classes under EU CLP to play out in practice?

In this episode I share an article discussing the new hazard classes under the EU CLP regulation, and what this might mean for chemicals management more broadly.  As a r

Investigating the fate of chemicals in the environment – Gabriel Sigmund, Wageningen University & Research

I speak with Gabriel Sigmund, Assistant Professor at Wageningen University and Research, and board member of the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP). We dis

Tending the environmental science ecosystem - Sabine Apitz, SETAC Europe President

Ahead of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) annual European conference in Vienna (11-15th May), I caught up with Sabine Apitz, SETAC Europe Pre

Advancing regulatory assessments for complex substances - Delina Lyon, Concawe

In this episode I speak with Delina Lyon, Science Executive for Environment at Concawe.  Del and I dive deep into the regulatory assessment of complex substances. This i

Addressing environmental challenges while improving human wellbeing - Jason Snape, University of York

In this episode I speak with Jason Snape. Jason is a Research Professor in sustainable healthcare and environmental sustainability at the University of York, and prior to

Untangling sustainability in the apparel industry - Libby Sommer

In this episode I am joined by Libby Sommer, an independent consultant working on sustainability in the apparel industry.  Libby and I discuss: Libby’s background and e

Why environmental persistence should be a top priority for safe and sustainable products

In this episode I share an article discussing the issue of environmental persistence, and why this is fast becoming a top priority that producers of chemical products nee