Pollution and emergency response using science - EPA Victoria's approach

We are pleased to invite you to the next seminar in our Environmental Science Series.

Join us on Wednesday 29 May 2024 to learn about how we use science to respond to major pollution and emergency events.

During these events, we act as a technical support agency. We provide advice, environmental monitoring and information about environmental impacts and health risks.

Chief Environmental Scientist Professor Mark Patrick Taylor will lead a panel to discuss:

• EPA’s role and how we use science during and after emergency events
• insights into our monitoring capabilities, training and equipment
• how we use data to guide our response
• how we collaborate with our emergency management partners.

We’ll livestream the event and end with a Q&A panel session. We encourage you to ask questions.

Register now or visit our website to learn more about our Environmental Science Series.

Host: Professor Mark Patrick Taylor - Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria

Mark Patrick Taylor is Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist. He was previously a Professor of Environmental Science and Human Health at Macquarie University. He specialises in environmental contamination and the risks it can pose.

James Anderson – Incident Monitoring Lead, EPA Victoria

James is a technical expert in environmental monitoring and emergency management. His role involves leading EPA’s scientific incident monitoring capability and providing advice on the impacts of pollution on the environment.

Dr Antti Mikkonen – Principal Health Risk Advisor, EPA Victoria

Antti leads EPA’s health response team. He has over 15 years' experience in environmental toxicology, research and regulation. He holds a PhD in pharmacology.

Dr Nick Perkins –Scientific Advisor, Fire Rescue Victoria

In this role for 15 years, Nick supports the incident management and hazardous materials sector when responding to incidents involving hazardous materials.