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Katharina is the Senior Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometrist at Fera. She is responsible for project management and delivery of stable isotope analysis, for a wide range of matrices (from agricultural produce to insects); within Fera’s Food Authenticity and Profiling team.
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Area of expertise
Analytical Chemistry
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Years of experience
19
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Highest qualification
MSc
Katharina has participated in various European (Isoster, TRACE, ConFFidence, FoodIntergrity) and National (FA0152, FS515009, FA0159) research projects; and she has authored or co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed papers. She also supports Fera’s training activities, other teams across site with her analytical expertise and is part of the virtual LC-MS team.
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Heinrich, K., Collins, L., (2016) Determining the geographical origin of Asian longhorn beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) specimens using stable isotope and trace element analyses. Pest Management Science, Accepted article published: 29 July 2016: (wileyonlinelibrary.com) DOI 10.1002/ps.4408.
Heinrich, K., Macarthur, R., von Holst, C., Sharman, M. (2013) An inter-laboratory validation of a multiplex dipstick assay for four classes of antibiotics in honey. Analytical and bioanalytical Chemistry, 405, 7875 - 7884.
Katharina and their team work with customers to deliver the following services within Fera...
Food Contact Materials Testing
Our work involves targeted and non targeted analysis of known and unknown migrants. Analysis can be carried out in complex matrices (foods, food simulants and food contact materials and articles) utilising a range of advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques.
Contaminant Testing
Our experts focus on the scientific research relating to intentionally added food components and to those arising from chemical changes during food processing, bioactive chemicals and natural toxicants.
Authenticity Testing
Fera's analysts use industry leading techniques and cutting edge technologies to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, protecting public health and traceability.
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Latest Papers and Articles
Heinrich, K., Collins, L., (2016) Determining the geographical origin of Asian longhorn beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) specimens using stable isotope and trace element analyses. Pest Management Science, Accepted article published: 29 July 2016: (wileyonlinelibrary.com) DOI 10.1002/ps.4408.
Heinrich, K., Macarthur, R., von Holst, C., Sharman, M. (2013) An inter-laboratory validation of a multiplex dipstick assay for four classes of antibiotics in honey. Analytical and bioanalytical Chemistry, 405, 7875 - 7884.
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Katharina and their team work with customers to deliver the following services within Fera...
Food Contact Materials Testing
Our work involves targeted and non targeted analysis of known and unknown migrants. Analysis can be carried out in complex matrices (foods, food simulants and food contact materials and articles) utilising a range of advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques.
Contaminant Testing
Our experts focus on the scientific research relating to intentionally added food components and to those arising from chemical changes during food processing, bioactive chemicals and natural toxicants.
Authenticity Testing
Fera's analysts use industry leading techniques and cutting edge technologies to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, protecting public health and traceability.
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