Persistent chemicals remain a problem throughout the Great Lakes ‘’For decades the mill sent polluting effluent—including dioxins and furans—down Blackbird Creek to the bay, delaying sexual maturity and reducing hormone levels, fat storage, gonad size, and population size of the Read more…
Join the team of our member Steve Wiseman at the University of Lethbridge. Background Research in the Wiseman lab at the University of Lethbridge aims to characterize molecular and biochemical mechanisms by which chemical stressors impact the physiological performance of Read more…
Our friends at HEEDS.org are sponsoring an award of $5,000 to honor their colleague Lou Guillette, Jr. This award is given annually to an outstanding young scientist working on some aspect of endocrine disruption research. My legacy to science is Read more…
Next-generation risk assessment of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Join the team of our members Ella Atlas and Carole Yauk. Project Description Opportunity for a post-doctoral position that bridges research and regulation to advance understanding of the potential human health Read more…
Effects of Contaminants on Hormone Regulation and Energy Metabolism in Birds Join the team of our member Jonathan Verreault. Project Description Wild birds are continuously exposed in their ecosystem to a multitude of organic contaminants commonly used in our consumer Read more…
Impact of exposure to a municipal effluent on the lipid metabolism of northern pike Join the team of our members Jonathan Verreault and Magali Houde. Project Description The city of Montreal’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharges approximately 2.5 million m3 Read more…
On May 25-27, the sixth conference of the North American Society of Comparative Endocrinology was held. The conference also marked the 10th anniversary of this society. ICEDA awarded 3 student awards and 1 postdoctoral award to recognize the excellence of Read more…
MSc and PhD Opportunities in Ecotoxicology Join the team of our member Steve Wiseman at the University of Lethbridge. PhD Opportunity A PhD position is available to investigate effects of microplastic associated chemicals on fishes. There is considerable room regarding Read more…
Our member Vikki Ho, PAssistant Professor in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine in the School of Public Health at the Université de Montréal and a Researcher at the affiliated Hospital Research Centre, was nominated for Gender STI’s Women Read more…
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are found in furniture, electronics, and kitchenware to slow the spread of flames in the event of a fire. “BFRs pose a significant risk, particularly during sensitive periods, from intrauterine life to puberty and during pregnancy. Read more…
