Laboratory of Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology

About us

The laboratory deals with the assessment of the risk to health and the environment associated with chemicals, using in silico and in vitro toxicity models; in addition, the laboratory carries out monitoring of toxic factors in the environment and at work (such as dioxins, PCBs, PAHs, endocrine disruptors, pesticides, heavy metals).
These investigations are aimed at prioritizing risks and mitigating the effects, also through the replacement of the substances of greatest concern. Software for health and environmental effects have been developed in collaboration with US EPA and European authorities, and are implemented in the VEGA platform.