Those attending the North Americal SETAC conference this year, please join BP4NTA for a casual social!
We will meet from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Son’s of Liberty Coffee. We hope to see you there!
Anna Feerick
BP4NTA Talks at SETAC North America 2024
BP4NTA Sessions:
- Mon. Afternoon 10/21/24: 4.20.T – The Practicalities of Non-Targeted Analysis to Support Decision Making
Chaired by: James McCord, Heather Whitehead, Gabrielle Black - Tues. Morning 10/22/24, Location: 204 AB at SETAC: 4.05.T – Bridging the Gap Between the Unknown and the Known for PFAS Analysis
Chaired by: Karl Oetjen, Natalia Soares Quinete, and Juliane B Brown - Tues. Morning 10/22/24 – 8 AM -10 AM (Exhibit Hall) – Poster session: 4.05.P-Tu – Bridging the Gap Between the Unknown and the Known for PFAS Analysis
Chaired by: Karl Oetjen, Natalia Soares Quinete, and Juliane B Brown
Individual Posters:
- Tues. All day 10/22/24: 4.05.P-Tu-131 – Ion Mobility Filtering for Non-Targeted Analysis of PFAS from Environmental Samples Collected at a Ski Resort
Presenting Author – Lindsay Hatch - Tues. All day 10/22/24: 4.05.P-Tu-132 – Utilizing Ion Mobility to Enhance Targeted and Non-Targeted Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from a Landfill Leachate Sample
Presenting Author – Naren Meruva - Wed. All day 10/23/24: 4.10.P-We-147 – Enhancing Compound Identification and Exposure Assessment with a Novel Software Application for Managing Libraries.
Presenting Author – Andew McEachran - Wed. Afternoon 10/23/24: 4.10.P-We-149 – Collection and Curation of Externally Shareable High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Spectral Libraries to Aid in Identification of Environmental Contaminants.
Presenting Author – Logan Krajewski
Individual Presentations:
- Mon. Morning, Ballroom B 10:20-10:40: 4.22.A.T-02 – Quantifying 6PPD-Quinone in Water Samples from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, 2018-2024.
Presenting Author – Gabrielle Black - Mon. Morning, 204 AB, 11:40-12:00: 4.11.A.T-06 Nontarget Prioritization Using Standard Toxicity Assays: A Spatial and Temporal Study of Stream Sediments Across California
Presenting Author – Anna Feerick - Mon. Afternoon, Room 204 AB, 1:50-2:00: 104.11.B.T-02 – Organic Contaminants Detected at Illegal Cannabis Grow Operations on Federal Land
Presenting Author – Gabrielle Black
BP4NTA is Switching to a New Membership System
To continue receiving email communications and webinar invites to the BP4NTA webinars, you will need to create a (free) membership through BP4NTA’s webpage. This distribution list will continue to be used as a failsafe through the end of the calendar year. This provides us with some logistical improvements as our membership grows and enables us to comply with certain privacy regulations.
A paid membership is needed for individuals to hold BP4NTA offices, vote on BP4NTA products and elections, and use BP4NTA to promote their publications, events, etc.
Please use this link: www.nontargetedanalysis.org/membership-join
If you have any issues with registration, please contact Sara Nason (Sara.Nason@ct.gov)
October Meeting: Business Meeting
BP4NTA will hold a business meeting for nominated individuals to speak on their interests and vision for BP4NTA. There will also be a general membership discussion.
Time: Tuesday, October 15th at 12 pm – 1 pm EST.
BP4NTA is seeking elected representatives for the Steering Committee
The Steering Committee positions of Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Technical Liaison are open for elections in 2024.
Vice Chair will serve a 3-year term as vice-chair, chair, and then past-chair. They lead BP4NTA and determine the direction of the organization.
Secretary will serve a 2-year term. They maintain BP4NTA records and communications.
Technical Liaison will serve a 2-year term. They lead communications between individual BP4NTA working groups and the steering committee.
If you are interested in holding an elected position or nominating someone for one, please send interest or nominations to the Elections Chair, Elin Ulrich (Ulrich.Elin@epa.gov), by October 8.
September Meeting: Dr. Nikiforos Alygizakis
Dr. Nikiforos Alygizakis will present on the NORMAN Database System and the Digital Sample Freezing Platform (https://dsfp.norman-data.eu/).
This meeting will occur on Tuesday, September 17th, from 12 pm – 1 pm EST.
Click here for the recording: BP4NTA Monthly Meeting-20240917_195848-Meeting Recording.mp4
August Meeting: Davis Schiessel
David Schiessel is the Technical Manager for Organics at Babcock Laboratories. He will be discussing their commercial laboratory NTA product development.
This meeting will occur on Tuesday, August 20th, from 12 pm – 1 pm EST.
Title: Implementing Meaningful NTA Quality Metrics for Commercial Laboratory Testing
Click here to watch the recording: BP4NTA Monthly Meeting-20240816_DaveSchiessel.mp4
EPA Fellowship on Application of Non-Targeted Analysis of PFAS in Biota (#2)
Application Deadline: 11/22/2024 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Reference Code: EPA-ORD-CEMM-ACESD-2024-01A
Research Project: Non-targeted analysis (NTA) has been increasingly used in recent years to elucidate structures of novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), however, the majority of PFAS NTA studies have applied this technology in water or soil matrices. NTA in biota is complicated by the presence of endogenous chemicals that may interfere with identification of environmental contaminants like PFAS. NTA workflows in biota need to be further developed, tested, and applied in order to be widely adopted and used in decision making.
The goal of the research project is to apply PFAS NTA techniques in biological samples of interest to state and regional partners to identify chemicals of interest and produce data processing workflows optimized for PFAS NTA in biota.
Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the research activities will include, but not limited to:
- Exploring the usefulness of sample preparation and clean-up on PFAS identification in biological samples.
- Exploring and mastering software workflows used for PFAS NTA (e.g., Compound Discoverer, FluoroMatch, patRoon, etc.).
- Writing QA/QC procedures and documents and writing programming code (R or other) for processing data output.
Applications of derived workflows will include identification of novel PFAS in biological samples originating near manufacturing facilities and from ambient offshore marine environments to test applicability of workflows across a range of exposure scenarios.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Anna Robuck (robuck.anna@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 3, 2024. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.
Level of Participation: This appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.
EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research training opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling (CEMM), Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division (ACESD) located in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
ORISE offers all ORISE EPA graduate students and Postdocs a free 5 year membership to the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA).
The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
See the application page for Qualifications and Application information.
July Meeting: Dr. Sarah Choyke
Dr. Sarah Choyke (pronounced: Choy-key) will be speaking on the development of NTA products in a contract research environment. She is the Technical Director at Eurofins Environment Testing in Arvada, Colorado. She brings over 10 years of experience in analyzing emerging contaminants in the environment with expertise in field sampling, sample preparation, and mass spectrometry. She received her Ph.D from Duke University and her B.S. in Chemistry from Haverford College.
This meeting will occur on Tuesday, July 16th, from 12 pm – 1 pm EST.
Title: Knowing Known Unknowns: A Vision for Non-Targeted Analysis Product Offerings
Abstract: Current analytical methodologies typically quantify a predefined list of analytes using targeted methods. However, environmental field samples may contain additional analytes beyond this predefined list. Advances in high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) have significantly enhanced the analysis of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) through non-targeted analysis (NTA). For a commercial or contract laboratory, there is a heightened emphasis on meeting client objectives, turn-around-times, ensuring data quality metrics and adhering to specific report formatting requirements. To streamline these processes, we have adopted the Study Reporting Tool (SRT) framework as a template for clients to structure their projects and understand the workflow. The NTA workflow and report is designed to be adaptable to project-specific requirements, understandable to the clients, all while remaining manageable for laboratory staff. Due to the complex nature of NTA datasets, client input can drive the NTA to ensure data packages encompass pertinent data objectives while remaining comprehensible to all parties.
Click here to watch the recording: BP4NTA Monthly Meeting-20240716_164729-Meeting Recording.mp4
EPA Fellowship on Application of Non-Targeted Analysis of PFAS in Biota (#1)
Application Deadline: 11/8/2024 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Reference Code: EPA-ORD-CEMM-ACESD-2024-01
Research Project: Non-targeted analysis (NTA) has been increasingly used in recent years to elucidate structures of novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), however, the majority of PFAS NTA studies have applied this technology in water or soil matrices. NTA in biota is complicated by the presence of endogenous chemicals that may interfere with identification of environmental contaminants like PFAS. NTA workflows in biota need to be further developed, tested, and applied in order to be widely adopted and used in decision making.
The goal of the research project is to apply PFAS NTA techniques in biological samples of interest to state and regional partners to identify chemicals of interest and produce data processing workflows optimized for PFAS NTA in biota.
Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the research activities will include, but not limited to:
- Exploring the usefulness of sample preparation and clean-up on PFAS identification in biological samples.
- Exploring and mastering software workflows used for PFAS NTA (e.g., Compound Discoverer, FluoroMatch, patRoon, etc.).
- Writing QA/QC procedures and documents and writing programming code (R or other) for processing data output.
Applications of derived workflows will include identification of novel PFAS in biological samples originating near manufacturing facilities and from ambient offshore marine environments to test applicability of workflows across a range of exposure scenarios.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Anna Robuck (robuck.anna@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 3, 2024. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.
Level of Participation: This appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.
EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research training opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling (CEMM), Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division (ACESD) located in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
ORISE offers all ORISE EPA graduate students and Postdocs a free 5 year membership to the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA).
The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
See the application page for Qualifications and Application information