PCPC Virtual Science Symposium Environmental Workshop to Be Held Oct. 26-27

In three short weeks, the annual Science Symposium will offer the industry a chance to learn, network, and engage with colleagues and speakers on game-changing insights facing microbiology, quality assurance, safety and the environment. 

 

This year’s environmental workshop will feature a session on analytical methods for microplastic and nanoplastic in the environment. Dr. Brett Howard, J.D., Ph.D., director, regulatory and technical affairs, American Chemistry Council, will be a featured speaker for this year's environmental vorkshop: “Development of Analytical Methods for Microplastic and Nanoplastic in the Environment.”   

 

In recent years, microplastic has been detected in several environmental matrices such as seawater, freshwater, drinking water, and soil. Microplastic exists as particles, fragments and fibers and originates from numerous sources, such as the breakdown of larger plastic debris, laundered clothing, and personal care products. 

 

To understand the environmental safety of microplastic, robust and reliable analytical tools capable of measuring these materials in the environment are needed. Dr. Howard will outline the latest research in this area and review cutting-edge analytical method development for microplastic being undertaken by the ACC. Dr. Howard's recent work involves buttressing exposure data and models within chemical risk assessments. He also focuses on advancing analytical instrumentation for microplastic—particularly in regards to standards development—and chemical nomenclature issues. 

 

Prior to joining ACC, he obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland and spent several years as a pharmaceutical patent litigator. His scientific background stems from graduate work in organic chemistry at the University of California, Irvine, where he received his Ph.D. for work on small molecule synthesis and chemical method development.

 

Registration is open to both PCPC members and nonmembers. The 2021 Virtual Science Symposium attracts more than 300 industry leaders and decision-makers and is a great opportunity to learn from the experts and connect with colleagues and friends in the industry. 

 

The Covid-19 pandemic may have interrupted PCPC's traditional face-to-face expo, however, a robust platform that gives exhibitors enhanced opportunities to share information and engage with attendees has been created. The Symposium will provide the simplicity of an online event while maximizing the value of sponsorship dollars. 

 

The Sponsorship Prospectus listing all opportunities is available. 

 

Call 202-454-0310 for more information.