About this podcast
Welcome to Chemical Journeys. Explore the science and story of chemicals in the environment through conversations with people working in this area.
Episodes
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- Uncovering chemical biodegradation in the environment - Kathrin Fenner, Eawag · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode I speak with Prof. Kathrin Fenner, one of the leading academic scientists in the study of chemical biodegradation and environmental persistence. Kathrin and I…
- Chemicals in our language - Joanna Gavins, University of Sheffield · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 2In 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 use and how…
- Early career journeys in academia and beyond - Fola Ogungbemi, Currenta · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 1Happy 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 talk about…
- Putting yourself in a regulator's shoes - Watze de Wolf · 1 h 22 min · Season 1 Episode 23In 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 settings…
- A tool to improve your regulatory foresight - Steven Brennan, Foresight · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 22In 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 fast…
- Getting a grip on environmental persistence – Irene Bramke, AstraZeneca · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 21What 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 Assessor at…
- Fostering advances in chemical safety research - Katherine Santizo, Cefic-LRI · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 20In 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 projects (totaling…
- Green chemistry in practice - Anna Zhenova, Green Rose Chemistry · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 19In 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 help…
- Serving the regulatory compliance community - Janet Greenwood, TT Environmental · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 18In 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 community of…
- The dual revolution of AI and animal-free science - Thomas Hartung, Johns Hopkins University · 1 h 16 min · Season 1 Episode 17In 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 Health…
- Working together to advance chemical safety - Blanca Serrano, ECETOC · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 16In 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 scientific…
- Decoding messages from nature - Andrew Johnson, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode I speak with Andrew Johnson, Environmental Research Scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Visiting Professor at Brunel University. Andrew and I…
- How should society manage the use of chemicals? A conversation with Todd Gouin · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 14In 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 environment…
- How should we expect the new hazard classes under EU CLP to play out in practice? · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 13In 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 reminder…
- Investigating the fate of chemicals in the environment – Gabriel Sigmund, Wageningen University & Research · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 12I speak with Gabriel Sigmund, Assistant Professor at Wageningen University and Research, and board member of the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP). We discuss…
- Tending the environmental science ecosystem - Sabine Apitz, SETAC Europe President · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 11Ahead 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 President…
- Advancing regulatory assessments for complex substances - Delina Lyon, Concawe · 1 h 15 min · Season 1 Episode 10In 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 issue still…
- Addressing environmental challenges while improving human wellbeing - Jason Snape, University of York · 1 h 35 min · Season 1 Episode 9In 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 that…
- Untangling sustainability in the apparel industry - Libby Sommer · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 8In 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 early…
- Why environmental persistence should be a top priority for safe and sustainable products · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 7In 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 need to…
