Barae Jomaa, PhD, ERT, serves as a Principal Toxicologist and International Regulatory Lead at Colonial Chemical, Inc. With over 14 years of experience in toxicology, regulatory affairs, and scientific communication, he spearheads international regulatory initiatives at Colonial Chemical, Inc. These initiatives focus on safety assessments and substance registrations in accordance with global regulations.

A European Registered Toxicologist (ERT), Dr. Jomaa holds a PhD in Toxicology. His doctoral research centered on the development of alternatives to animal testing. He has significantly contributed to the field, notably through the development of cutting-edge in vitro tests for thyroid disrupting compounds.

A staunch advocate for animal welfare and environmental protection, Dr. Jomaa is passionate about scientific innovation. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Netherlands Society of Toxicology (JNST). His scholarly contributions include various peer-reviewed papers on alternative testing methods. Additionally, he regularly authors and serves as the Editor in Chief for TCDD, the newsletter of the Netherlands Society of Toxicology.