Translation of environmental risk science into practice

There is a pressing need to replace or substitute these harmful chemicals with safer alternatives, aiming to mitigate risks to human health and the environment. There is however evidence of what is called ‘regrettable substitution’ when one bad chemical is replaced with another chemical that is equally as bad or even worse off. 

My PhD therefore aims to explore the role that chemical regulation played in decision making during alternatives assessments and how regulation can help cement the principles of green chemistry and sustainable chemicals into mainstream use. The study employs both quantitative methods, such as online surveys, and qualitative approaches, including personal interviews, to gather comprehensive insights. 

Currently, preliminary findings from the online survey are undergoing analysis and review. These findings will provide a basis for further exploration during the personal interviews. 

Contact: o.a.dosunmu@lancaster.ac.uk   

Lowenna’s research has three distinct objectives: (i) Offer an early stage analysis of the implications of Brexit on UK chemical regulation, using the REACH regulation as a case study for divergence; (ii) Identify, organise and systematically map existing evidence on the (eco)toxicological effects of Flame Retardant substances across ecologically relevant endpoints; and (iii) Explore the system level factors that limit and/or support the uptake and use of academic research in chemical assessment, to aid the promotion and development of evidence (science) based decision making across regulatory toxicology. 

Contact: lbjones3@sheffield.ac.uk  

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