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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2026 / February / PFAS Enters its Big Data Era
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PFAS Enters its Big Data Era 

Jennifer Field explores new frontiers in the fight against PFAS: mining big data, tracing volatile emissions, and probing fluoropolymers through biomimetic tools

By James Strachan 02/17/2026 11 min read
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Top Institutions in Environmental Toxicology and Analytical Chemistry

Leading institutions employ cutting-edge analytical chemistry methods, including mass spectrometry and big data analytics, to characterize PFAS compounds and assess their environmental and health impacts. Collaborative computational approaches and development of standardized analytical protocols are central to advancing PFAS research.

  • #100

    Oregon State University

    Corvallis, OR

    Home to pioneering researchers like Jennifer Field, OSU has been at the forefront of PFAS detection and quantification, developing novel analytical methods and advancing understanding of PFAS chemical fingerprints.

    Key Differentiators

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Toxicology
  • #85

    Colorado School of Mines

    Golden, CO

    Known for early PFAS research and training of key scientists in the field, including foundational work on fluorinated surfactants and environmental fate of PFAS compounds.

    Key Differentiators

    • Environmental Engineering
    • Analytical Chemistry
  • #80

    Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Boston, MA

    Leads in studying the health impacts of PFAS exposure and integrating analytical chemistry data with epidemiological outcomes to inform public health policies.

    Key Differentiators

    • Environmental Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Toxicology
  • #75

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development

    Research Triangle Park, NC

    Develops standardized analytical methods for PFAS detection and provides critical data supporting regulatory frameworks and environmental monitoring programs.

    Key Differentiators

    • Environmental Science
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Regulatory Science
  • #70

    University of California, Berkeley

    Berkeley, CA

    Strong research programs focused on environmental contaminants including PFAS, combining advanced chemical analysis with toxicological assessment.

    Key Differentiators

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Toxicology

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Over the course of my Biomedical Sciences degree it dawned on me that my goal of becoming a scientist didn’t quite mesh with my lack of affinity for lab work. Thinking on my decision to pursue biology rather than English at age 15 – despite an aptitude for the latter – I realized that science writing was a way to combine what I loved with what I was good at. From there I set out to gather as much freelancing experience as I could, spending 2 years developing scientific content for International Innovation, before completing an MSc in Science Communication. After gaining invaluable experience in supporting the communications efforts of CERN and IN-PART, I joined Texere – where I am focused on producing consistently engaging, cutting-edge and innovative content for our specialist audiences around the world.

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