Research Interests
Chloe completed her MSc on the development of solid phase microextraction (SPME) for the in vivo detection of trace organic contaminants in fish. Her research demonstrated that SPME can be used as a sensitive, non-lethal tool to monitor exposure to contaminants associated with municipal wastewater effluents in both laboratory and field settings.
By comparing SPME with traditional extraction methods, her work showed that trace levels of pharmaceuticals and other contaminants could be effectively detected in fish and water, with concentrations varying by season and proximity to wastewater outfalls. Her research highlights the potential of in vivo SPME as a powerful approach for assessing contaminant exposure in aquatic ecosystems while minimizing impacts on organisms.