Dr. Markus Hecker (PhD), professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and member of the Toxicology Centre at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), is no stranger to the Canadian Research Chair (CRC) program.
Researchers from the Toxicology Centre at USask spoke with CBC Radio Canada about 6PPD-quinone, a chemical compound released from tires, which is causing declines in salmon populations due to its toxicity
Thanks to the generous support of donors and an in-kind gift from Fisher Scientific, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Toxicology Centre now has a newly renovated lab space that will enhance interdisciplinary research and benefit students from a range of academic units across campus.
All current USask Toxicology undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to take part in this unique opportunity! Please email Adriana at adriana.brown@usask.ca for more information!
While salmon is often celebrated for its health benefits in our diets, new findings from an international team of researchers including members from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) show that these fish play a crucial role in supporting ecosystem health as well.
Matthew Schultz, currently a USask PhD student in Toxicology, was this year's recipient of the Dr. Richard Playle Award for outstanding MSc Theses in ecotoxicology. Matthew presented his MSc work at the 50th Annual Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop in Kitchener-Waterloo on October 8, 2024!
