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 and I have a far-reaching con...
2 Mars 1h 7min
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 use and how this influences the w...
29 Jan 1h 5min
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 talk about his career journey so fa...
12 Jan 55min
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 settings, including 15 years working...
19 Nov 20251h 22min
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 fast moving chemical regulati...
27 Okt 202555min
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 Assessor at AstraZeneca. Irene a...
6 Okt 20251h 1min
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 projects (totaling approximately €90 mi...
15 Sep 202540min
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 help organisations to develop ...
8 Sep 202550min
