Branch in Pszczyna – Toxicological and Ecotoxicological Research Centre
Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Research Group
The group conducts scientific and research & development activities in the field of toxicology and ecotoxicology, focusing on assessing the impact of chemical substances on living organisms and the environment. Our work addresses current challenges related to chemical safety, public health protection, and sustainable development.
We specialize in scientific projects in the fields of toxicology and ecotoxicology, focusing on assessing the impact of chemical substances on living organisms and the environment.
We conduct scientific research and development work in the following areas:
- Identification and analysis of toxicological hazards to human and animal health.
- Ecotoxicological studies on the effects of chemical substances on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
- Development of risk assessment methods and strategies for reducing the negative impact of chemical substances.
- Cooperation with industry, scientific institutions and public administration to implement innovative solutions in the field of chemical safety and environmental protection.
Mission
Our mission is to conduct scientific research and implement innovative solutions in the fields of toxicology and ecotoxicology, that support public health protection, chemical safety, and sustainable environmental development.
We strive to create knowledge and tools that enable informed management of risks associated with chemical substances.
Goal
The goal of the group is to develop modern research methods and provide reliable scientific data that support the safe development of technologies and the protection of ecosystems.
Through our scientific, project-based, and expert activities, we aim to contribute to building a world in which technological progress goes hand in hand with responsibility for human health and the state of the environment.
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WHAT ARE OUR CORE RESEARCH DOMAINS?
Ecotoxicology • Analytical chemistry • EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) • Safety • Sustainability • Agriculture • Green chemistry technologies • Environmental protection • Scientific projects • GLP • OECD TG • REACH
Toxicology • Pharmacy • Medical devices • Pharmaceutical products • Supplements • Cosmetics • In vivo studies • Ex vivo studies • In vitro studies • Safety • Sustainability • Environmental protection • GLP • ISO 10993 • OECD TG • REACH
WHY DO YOU NEED US?
We offer advanced ecotoxicological and toxicological studies that support the safe and responsible introduction of chemical and biological substances to the market. We analyze the impact of compounds on the environment as well as on human and animal health, combining scientific expertise with modern research methods.
Our studies are conducted across a wide range of organisms—from plants and aquatic and soil microorganisms to vertebrates and invertebrates—enabling a comprehensive assessment of the effects of substances under real environmental conditions. We evaluate, among others, plant protection products, biocides, medicinal products, food and feed additives, cosmetics, as well as industrial chemicals and their mixtures.
An ethical and innovative approach to research
We focus on alternative research methods (in chemico, in vitro, ex vivo) that reduce the use of animals and address growing regulatory and societal demands. Our approach enables the rapid, reliable, and ethical generation of data on the safety of substances.
Decision support and regulatory compliance
We provide reliable results that help to:
- identify potential hazards,
- assess environmental and health risks,
- understand mechanisms of toxicity and the fate of substances,
- support registration and decision-making processes.
We combine science, innovation, and responsibility to help create safer products and solutions that are friendly to both health and the environment.
WHERE ARE WE READY TO COLLABORATE?
Cluster 5 • Cluster 6 • Widening instruments • EIC / EIT • R&D Projects
Contact
Head of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Group
CONTACT
Graduate of the Faculty of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy at the Silesian University of Technology, PhD in technical sciences with a specialization in Materials Engineering, awarded by Silesian University
e-mail: aleksandra.bogdan-wlodek@ipo.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Telephone: +48 32 210 30 81 ext. 123, +48 885 387 000 123, +48 885 387 000