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Addressing environmental challenges while improving human wellbeing - Jason Snape, University of York

Addressing environmental challenges while improving human wellbeing - Jason Snape, University of York

Update: 2025-03-12
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In this episode I speak with Jason Snape. Jason is a Research Professor in sustainable healthcare and environmental sustainability at the University of York, and prior to that was Global Head of Environment at AstraZeneca. 

Our discussion covers:

  • Jason's career journey to date
  • His move into academia and future research goals
  • Sustainable healthcare in developing economies
  • Reflections on regulatory persistence assessments
  • Environmental safety within the pharmaceutical sector
  • The threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
  • Extended producer responsibility and the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
  • The water industry, the state of UK waterways, and public attitudes to drinking water

Jason has a huge amount of knowledge to share about some of the most pressing challenges in society. Join us to explore potential solutions!


Jason's 2018 keynote on AMR at SETAC Europe

ECOSOLUTIONS PhD training programme


Visit my website for more content and insights www.embarkchemical.com

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Addressing environmental challenges while improving human wellbeing - Jason Snape, University of York

Addressing environmental challenges while improving human wellbeing - Jason Snape, University of York

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