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 million) to advance the scientific assessment of the safety of chemicals, and to improve understanding of potential health and environmental risks.
Tune in to hear first-hand from Katherine about the exciting work that Cefic-LRI does, and how this is helping to deliver progress in chemicals assessment science.
Our conversation covers:
What is Cefic-LRI? The LRI mission, and what makes it different
How it works - the LRI process from ideation to publications
Tools and solutions to address key regulatory challenges
Katherine's background and career journey
Working across disciplines - integrating environmental science with human health
Reflecting on the 25 year anniversary of Cefic-LRI
Upcoming research projects: new approach methodologies (NAMs), mobility and biodegradation
Other hot topics in chemicals safety research
Cefic-LRI's contribution to persistence assessment science
Cefic-Lri – Long-Range Research Initiative
Determining the water solubility of difficult-to-test substances: A tutorial review - ScienceDirect
LRI Marks 25 Years of Advancing Chemical Safety Assessments – Cefic-Lri
