Advancing Research, Technology and Detection of PFAS in Our Environment
The manmade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to be in the news with increasing scrutiny by scientists and regulators worldwide because of their potential effects on human and environmental health.
Scientific experts will be on hand to discuss:
- The latest EPA methods and technique optimization for the detection of PFAS in drinking and non-drinking water matrices
- Emerging research on the impact of PFAS on human health with a focus on method development for detection of PFAS in human biological matrices.
- Current analytical techniques for PFAS and how to interpret results for environmental remediation and treatment projects.
In addition to analytical workflow optimization which will benefit those looking to improve their sample preparation and throughput for biological and environmental matrices, there will be a round table discussion with all of the esteemed speakers to answer questions and discuss future directions for PFAS research, detection and mitigation strategies.
Key Learning Objectives
- Latest insights on optimizing PFAS analyses
- Methodology approaches for a variety of matrices
- Overcoming the challenges related to PFAS analytical methods and data for treatment and remediation projects
- Impacts of PFAS on environmental and human health
Who Should Attend
- Laboratory chemists and technicians who perform PFAS contaminant analyses for their clients
- Researchers seeking information on analytical approaches to analyses of PFAS in a variety of biological and environmental matrices
- Water Quality Scientist or Chemist working with public water supplies or water treatment facilities and assessing presence and impact of PFAS
- Environmental engineers or project managers who are designing and executing treatment or remediation projects to mitigate PFAS releases in the environment.
- Laboratory Managers/Directors seeking opportunities to gain efficiencies relating to particulate contaminant
Presenter: Dr. William R. LaCourse (Professor of Chemistry, Dean of the College of Natural Mathematical Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Presenter: Sabra R. Botch-Jones, MS, MA, D-ADFT-FT (Forensic Toxicologist, Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine)
Presenter: AnnieLu DeWitt (National Technical and Sales Lead, Emerging Contaminant and Water Treatment Program, Clean Harbors Environmental Services)
Presenter: Amanda Belunis (Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Presenter: Jason P. Weisenseel (Principal LCMS Field Application Scientist, PerkinElmer, Inc.)
Presenter: Tyrally Ordinario (Applicatio Scientist, PerkinElmer, Inc.)
Moderator: Melissa O'Meara (Forensic Scientist, C&EN Media Group)
