Dr. Junque is an Environmental Scientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, with expertise in persistent organic pollutants (POPs), emerging contaminants (ECs), and human exposure pathways. With a strong focus on public health, Dr. Junque’s current research investigates the environmental fate and toxicological effects of PFAS, brominated flame retardants, pesticides, and metals, particularly in relation to food safety and consumer health. In their role within the EU Green Deal-funded SCENARIOS project, Dr. Junque is pioneering innovative approaches for detecting, remediating, and assessing PFAS contamination, with a recent study evaluating the accumulation of these pollutants in fish and water across the UK and Spain. 

Dr. Junque holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry, during which she analysed human and environmental samples for various pollutants, including through a research stay at the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry in China. Her professional background spans both public and private sectors, with experience in environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Previously, Dr. Junque worked as an agrochemical’s specialist, specialising in pesticide residue analysis. Her broad expertise and cross-disciplinary approach enables her to bridge the gap between scientific research and environmental policy, providing critical data to inform safe exposure limits and regulatory frameworks. 

Dr. Junque is committed to advancing environmental health and sustainability through rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders across sectors. She joins Biocell Energetics as a scientific advisor supporting services using real-time cellular bioenergetics to explore mitochondrial and metabolic environmental toxicities.