Biography:
Dr. Aurelie Pelfrene is Associate Professor in Environmental Toxicology at LGCgE-JUNIA, France. Over the last 15 years, she dedicated her research to the impact of metallic pollutants on humans. Her research interest is based on the assessment of human exposure through ingestion and inhalation of soil particles and dust, and consumption of homegrown vegetables cultivated in contaminated soils. Her works take into account the metal(loid) bioaccessibility to promote more proportionate and cost-effective remediation of contaminated land. She is a member of Bioaccessibility Research Group of Europe, working to develop harmonized protocols for bioaccessibility testing; member of the editorial board of EGAH journal; and author of around 45 scientific papers in refereed journals.
Title : Oral bioaccessibility of metal(loid)s as a relevant indicator for the health-environment link - Case study on arsenic in contaminated soils