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…
By analyzing placentas, reserachers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique believe that they are able to find clues that identify potential risks of pathologies, from the birth of the child, and be able to intervene in advance and Read more…
Role of gulls as vector of pathogens in urban areas in relation to contaminant exposure Join the team of our member Jonathan Verreault. Project Description Studies conducted by our laboratory on ring-billed gulls nesting in the Montreal area have reported Read more…
Explaining the Issue of Endocrine Disruptors to Children Teaching kids what endocrine disruptors are and what is at stake is one of the goals of the Intersectoral Centre for Endocrine Disruptor Analysis (ICEDA). Our first initiative: a science popularization book Read more…
Wastewater can carry high concentrations of microplastics into the environment. These small particles can come from our clothes, usually as microfibers. Our member Patrick Drogui and his research team decided to degrade the particles by electrolytic oxidation, a process not Read more…
Integrative Chemometric Strategies for Enhanced Multi-Omic Understanding of Long-Term Effects of Endocrine Disruptors in Ecotoxicological Studies Join the team of our member Laia Navarro Martin. Host Organization IDAEA -CSIC Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research. Spain, Barcelona. ‘’la Caixa’’ Read more…
Goal of the Research The goal of this research is to study the associations among the COVID-19 pandemic, resilience and stress during pregnancy and the postpartum period in different regions of Québec. Criteria Being pregnant or having given birth less Read more…
