SETAC Europe 2025 -- There are numerous challenges associated with the analysis of industrial chemicals. Many simple chemical substances do not have a UV chromophore, meaning co-chromatography of degradation products with references is not possible.

SETAC Europe 2025 -- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic organofluorine compounds that have become a concern due to their persistence in the environment following extensive use over the last few decades.

SETAC Europe 2025 -- Assessing the acute toxicity of pesticides on non-target species, particularly bees, is essential for evaluating environmental risks. The absence of defined concentration ranges and shorter time endpoints in bumblebee tests limits precise health assessments and control chart establishment.

SETAC Europe 2025 -- The purpose of the aerobic mineralisation in surface water simulation biodegradation test (OECD 309 guideline) is to assess the biodegradation and mineralisation of test items in natural water at low concentrations.

ARVO 2025 -- The mouse is an important species for the development of gene therapies because transgenic disease models are often available. The size of the mouse eye presents challenges when assessing endpoints that are common in larger species.

ARVO 2025 -- Many animal models of glaucoma rely on intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction alone as an assessment of treatment efficacy, ignoring the hallmark retinal function and structural changes of the disease.