Daria Sapunova: As a mother and a scientist, I want to help build a world where health and sustainability are not privileges, but standards
From industrial ecology in Siberia to environmental research in the Czech Republic, that’s the story of PhD researcher Daria Sapunova. At RECETOX, she investigates how invisible chemicals in our environment — such as bisphenols and PFAS — affect human health. In this interview, she shares her journey, explains the science behind her work, and offers practical advice on how we can all reduce our exposure to harmful substances.