I have 2 main passions in life: human Toxicology and my non-profit organization Sahaya.eu
I am an EU Registered Toxicologist with over 15 years experience. I am cross trained in multiple in vitro/non-animal assays from genotoxicity to skin/eye. @Penman Consulting: I provide principal leadership to Consortia and Clients. I manage and provide toxicological input into projects. Act as Study Monitor for studies placed at CRO's. Work closely and mentoring team members.

I am a dynamic, responsible, good communicator and enthusiastic manager with a strong entrepreneurial spirit in an international working environment. I am eager to learn and possess a strong can-do approach, decisive, well-organized and known for delivering projects and results of the highest quality within set timescales.
- Technical oversight for REACH Consortia: Dossier updates, testing strategies, study monitoring.
- Regulatory toxicology testing and consulting according to legislations (REACH, CLP, Detergents, Cosmetics, Pharma), preclinical studies and R&D projects.
- Experience in International toxicology project management (team, planning, budget, reporting), strategy development, validation of methods and networking (Industry, trade associations, academia, research institutes, and European Institutions).
- The Belgian expert in OECD expert group of skin/eye irritation.
- Steering committee member of BelTox.
- Hands-on expertise in many applications: toxicology, ecotoxicology, biology, chemistry, nephrology, cancer -and viral research.

Summary:
- 1+ year of Consortia toxicology REACH dossiers updating.
- 10+ years of experience in Toxicology Contract Research Organization.
- 300+ successful studies for industry and trade associations.
- 10+ years GLP & Consultancy experience.
- 15+ years manager skills (project portfolio’s, planning and budgeting).
- 30+ research publications

Specialties: Program Management, Study Directing, Contract services, Validation studies, In vitro Toxicology and Alternative Methods to Animal Testing.

My heart lies with Sahaya International.eu, abbreviated as Sahaya.eu, a European-based nonprofit that supports health, education, economic and environmental programs in India. www.sahaya.eu