Andreas Kortenkamp

Professor Andreas Kortenkamp is a leading academic in the field of Human Molecular Toxicology, affiliated with Brunel University's Department of Life Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. His research focuses on understanding combined effects of environmental pollutants, developing regulatory strategies for chemical mixtures, and studying hormonal carcinogenesis.

Education and Career:

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Philosophy, and Educational Sciences (University of Münster, 1983)
• PhD in Chemistry (University of Bremen, 1989)
• Post-doctoral Fellowships and academic roles at Queen Mary University of London and the School of Pharmacy, University of London (1990–2011)
• Since 2011, Professor at Brunel University's Institute for the Environment

Research Interests:

• Mixture toxicology and predicting combined chemical effects
• Endocrine disruptors and their regulatory implications
• Hormonal mechanisms in breast cancer
• Impact of environmental chemicals on human and wildlife health

Grants and Collaborations:

• EU-funded projects on endocrine disruptors and mixture toxicity
• Collaborations with institutions like the European Commission, WHO, and US National Academy of Sciences
• Contributions to policy decisions on chemical regulation

Current Projects:

• State of the Art Assessment for Endocrine Disrupters (EU Commission)
• Research on semen quality decline linked to chemical mixtures
• Development of thyroid hormone disruption assays (ATHENA Project)

Advising and Teams:

• Supervises PhD students in hormonal carcinogenesis and toxicology
• Leads research groups focused on environmental health and toxicology