PFAS in the environment: New workflow solutions and industry perspectives
Join us for an engaging on-demand webinar exploring advanced solutions and workflows designed to address today’s most pressing challenges in environmental testing. Hear directly from our Environment and Food Safety specialists and leading industry experts as they share cutting-edge approaches to meet the evolving demands of testing and compliance.
This session features a spotlight presentation by Allen Martin from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, titled “Integrated PFAS Analysis: Targeted Methods and Non-Targeted Discovery in North Carolina."
Who should attend?
This event is tailored for professionals committed to tackling environmental challenges, including:
- Laboratory managers and technicians
- Quality assurance and regulatory specialists
- Environmental scientists and researchers
- Industry consultants and advisors
- Policy makers and regulators
- Academic researchers
What will you learn?
- Master detection techniques for PFAS: Equip yourself with the latest tools to identify and quantify these persistent contaminants.
- Leverage automation: Discover how automation can streamline your lab processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Navigate regulatory landscapes: Stay compliant with current and future regulations across the Americas
- Adopt innovative workflows: Implement new methodologies to boost lab performance.
- Gain expert insights: Learn from leading specialists through in-depth discussions and real-world case studies.
Presenter: Allen Martin (Public Health Scientist, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality)
Allen Martin is a public health scientist and PFAS Unit Supervisor at NCDEQ, leading the analytical lab focused on PFAS detection and method development. He holds degrees in biochemistry, organic chemistry, and an MBA from UNC Wilmington, and has 18+ years’ experience in PFAS analysis, environmental testing, and statewide monitoring.
Presenter: Richard Cochran, PhD (Senior Application Scientist for LSMS
Thermo Fisher Scientific)Richard Cochran is a Senior Application Scientist for LSMS at Thermo Fisher Scientific with 18+ years of mass spectrometry experience. He holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and he currently focuses on advancing mass spectrometry solutions that help scientists around the world improve the global environment and our quality of life.
Presenter: Michael Ebitson (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Michael Ebitson is an analytical sciences professional with extensive experience in environmental labs and global sample preparation. He has led GC/LC workflows, collaborated with the EPA on method development, and now manages Thermo Fisher’s sample prep product lines, specializing in PFAS and POPs.
Presenter: Ed George (Global EFS Regulatory Strategy and KOL Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific)Ed George holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame. He spent 15 years in the environmental lab industry developing soil and water methods using GC- and LC-MS/MS and collaborating with the US EPA. Since joining Thermo Fisher in 2014, he has developed workflows for pesticides, veterinary drugs, and PFAS and now serves as EFS Global KOL and Regulatory Affairs Manager.
Moderator: Maggie Ostrowski, PhD (Sr. Environmental Food & Safety Business Development Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Maggie A. Ostrowski, PhD, is Senior Manager of Business Development for Environmental and Food Safety at Thermo Fisher Scientific. With 25+ years in product management, marketing, business development, and R&D, she has a strong record of commercializing analytical technologies, including GC/MS and LC/MS, across both the applied and life science markets.
