About the Speaker:

Bio:

James McCord is a research chemist focused on high-resolution mass spectrometry methods development and the elucidation of emerging chemical pollutants, with a particular focus on per- and polyfluoroakyl substances (PFAS). James began work in mass spectrometry during his Ph.D. at North Carolina State University and for the last seven years has worked in the Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling at the US EPA, where he collaborates with state and federal agencies across the country using non-targeted analysis to investigate sites of chemical pollution, monitor cleanup activities, and expand traditional monitoring methods to emerging contaminants. Within BP4NTA, James has contributed to the committees on stakeholder outreach, standard methods & materials, and PFAS topics, with numerous products in the release pipeline. His research goals and vision for BP4NTA are aligned in a desire for standardized, reproducible methods for conducting non-targeted analysis to support risk assessment and decision making for environmental and public health bodies.