ISES Europe Lecture Series

Advancing Exposure Science: The ISES Europe Training Series

Welcome to the European Regional Chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES Europe) Exposure Science Training Series, a vital resource for professionals, researchers, and students dedicated to understanding and managing human and environmental exposures.

This dynamic series is a direct output of the ISES Europe Education, Training and Communication (ETC) committee and experts from across Europe. The materials have been made openly accessible to ensure access to all! The ‘Exposure Science Training Series’ aims to provide relevant knowledge, materials, and expertise needed for individuals seeking to launch a career in Exposure Science. If you are interested in the varying careers available in Exposure Science, view our ‘This is Exposure Science’ video series.

This training series has been developed to fulfil a key goal outlined in the ISES Europe strategic roadmap. This commitment to educational excellence and fostering the next generation of exposure scientists is formally detailed in the ISES Europe ETC strategy document, which forms part of the European Exposure Science Strategy.

The Exposure Science Training Series provides state-of-the-art insights from leading experts. Each training video covers foundational concepts, cutting-edge methodologies, and emerging topics in the field, making complex exposure challenges accessible to a broad audience.

What You Will Find:                          

  • Expert-Led Content: Learn directly from the most influential scientists in exposure assessment and science.
  • Diverse Topics: Covering physical, chemical, and biological exposures and their impacts.
  • A Strategic Educational Initiative:Content aligned with the strategic priorities of ISES Europe to advance education and knowledge transfer.

 

Watch our short video introducing the ‘Exposure Science Training Series’

Explore the Training Videos

Ready to deepen your knowledge? Explore our full catalogue of recorded presentations, organized according to our Domains of Expertise (DoE). Each DoE represents a specific focus area within our field, allowing you to target the topics most relevant to your interests:

 

Thank You to Our Contributors

ISES Europe Europe would like to sincerely thank all volunteers from academia, regulatory authorities, and the private sector who generously contributed their time, expertise, and enthusiasm to the preparation of the training videos for this course. We are equally grateful to their organisations for the support that made these contributions possible. Without their commitment and collaboration, this online training course would not have been possible, nor would it have been possible to offer it free of charge. We are very thankful for their dedication and invaluable support.

Course Coordinators
● Gerald Bachler
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Helsinki, Finland
● Alison Connolly
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

DoE1: Basic Concepts and Principles in Exposure Science
● Alison Connolly
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

DoE2: Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry and (Eco)Toxicology
● Wasma Al-Husainy
LANXESS, The Hague, The Netherlands
● Chris Hughes
Embark Chemical Consulting, Chester, United Kingdom
● Gerald Bachler
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Helsinki, Finland
● Lucy Wilmot
ECETOC, Brussels, Belgium

DoE3: Exposure Modelling
● Natalie von Goetz
Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), Bern, Switzerland
● Wouter Fransman
TNO, Utrecht, The Netherlands

DoE4: Exposure Monitoring
● Marie Coggins
University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
● M. Elizabeth Marder
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sacramento, United States of
America
● TBA
TBA

DoE5: Exposure Assessment and Risk Characterisation
● Gerald Bachler
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Helsinki, Finland
● Susana Viegas
NOVA National School of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal

DoE6: Risk Management and Sustainability Assessment
● Urs Schlüter
Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), Dortmund, Germany
● Conor Buggy
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

DoE7: Relevant Legislative Frameworks
● Gerald Bachler
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Helsinki, Finland
● Lucy Wilmot
ECETOC, Brussels, Belgium

DoE8: Risk Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
● Angelika Derler-Vanek
Environment Agency Austria, Vienna, Austria
● Rebecca Canham
Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM), Edinburgh, United Kingdom

DoE9: Statistics and Epidemiology
● Ruairí Weiner
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
● Gerald Bachler
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Helsinki, Finland

About This Training Series and Disclaimer

The lectures in this training series are intended as introductory educational resources, with certain concepts simplified to support learning. The views and content presented are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of their employers, ISES Europe, or affiliated organisations. References to specific tools, organisations, or examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not imply endorsement. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the material may contain errors or omissions.

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