Environmental risk assessment

The assessment of risks from exposure of biosystems against chemicals or other products of anthropogenic origin requires consideration of adverse effects. We work on advancing protocols and procedures for such effect assessments, currently for nanoparticles, hydraulic fracturing, mixture assessment and comparative assessments. Moreover, we facilitate stakeholder communication and serve as honest broker to bridge developments in science and chemicals regulation.

Example: Toxicity test strategy for nanomaterials

Biotox 6

Example: Mixture toxicity assessment for products

Biotox 7

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Rolf Altenburger
Phone: +49 341 235 1522
Dr. Rolf Altenburger 

Dr. Dana Kühnel
Phone: +49 341 235 1515
dana.kuehnel@ufz.de 

Dr. Mechthild Schmitt-Jansen
Phone: +49 341 235 1523
Dr. Mechthild Schmitt-Jansen 

Dr. Michaela Hein
Phone +49 341 235 1529
Dr. Michaela Hein