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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Aug 8

Led by @brinkmannmarkus.bsky.social, Director of the @usask.ca Toxicology Centre, a team of environmental specialists contributed Chapter 4 of the UNEP Report “Frontiers 2025: The Weight of Time”.

Read more about the report here: www.setac.org/resource/the...

The Hidden Threat of Remobilized Legacy Pollutants During Flood Events

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · Jul 28

A new Water Health NSERC CREATE program will launch this fall!

This research & training program will examine the impact of physical, biological, chemical, & climatic stressors on water & human health

Read the new article in CWRA's Water News cwra.org/resources/wa...

water.usask.ca/waterhealth-...

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USask @usask.ca · Jul 25

#USask researcher Dr. Markus Brinkmann is raising awareness about the environmental and health concerns that persist after flood waters recede.

“If you get a flood wave rushing through, you get deposition of harmful chemicals.”

#USaskResearch
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Raising awareness of the unseen environmental impacts of floods - News

Floods are becoming increasingly common and intensifying across the globe.

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jul 23

We are thrilled to have had the opportunity for three students from the @usask.ca Toxicology Centre to participate in the Goethe Research Experience Program (GREP)!

Read more below about the program and the students' research projects undertaken this summer.

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt @goetheuni.bsky.social · Jul 23

🎉 Honored to celebrate our 28 #GREP fellows from 11 countries at #GoetheUni! Inspiring keynotes, great vibes & global research spirit. Thanks to all who made it special!
More here: tinygu.de/grep2025.

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jul 15

Meet Dr. Embry—Deputy Director of Environmental Science at HESI. As part of the Advisory Committee for the Master of Chemical Risk Assessment at @usask.ca & Aarhus University, she shares insights on advancing science and risk assessment.

Applications are open for September 2026! lnkd.in/e8X2PUip

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jul 11

Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · Jul 11

The UN Environment Programme has released its Frontiers 2025 report, spotlighting emerging environmental issues with urgent global implications.

Markus Brinkmann, Director of @toxcentre.bsky.social and GIWS member, co-authoured the chapter with support of many!

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The Weight of Time - Frontiers 2025 Report - Global Institute for Water Security

The Frontiers Report spotlights emerging environmental issues before they escalate into global or regional crises. While these issues may currently appear localised or small-scale, early intervention is critical to prevent them from becoming widespread challenges.

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jun 26

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jun 25

The @usask.bsky.social Toxicology Centre and Biology Department recently attended the SETAC PNC annual meeting.

Several of our students also took home awards:
1st Poster - Juleanne F. (TOX)
2nd Poster - Ivana G. (TOX)
3rd Poster - Samira B. (BIO)
2nd Plat - Katie R. (TOX)
3rd Plat - Blake H. (TOX)

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jun 4

Today we celebrate our Toxicology Graduate Program graduants! What was a memorable convocation is just the beginning of extraordinary futures! We would also like to celebrate an incredible achievement by Hannah who won the @usask.bsky.social Dissertation award in the Life Sciences category!

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today we celebrate our Toxicology Undergraduate Program graduants! We are so proud of our students and look forward to their bright futures!

We would also like to shout out Ivana who won the Interdisciplinary Programs Award for Most Outstanding Graduate in Toxicology!

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · May 9

The University of Saskatchewan Toxicology Centre is presenting at #SETACVienna May 11 - 15! See below for a list of our affiliated presentations.

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · May 1

Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop @ecotoxcan.ca · Apr 30

Looking to present at #CEW2025 in Victoria this year? You're in luck! Abstract submission is now open. Learn more on our website and submit before June 13th.

www.ecotoxcan.ca/submit-an-ab...

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Global Water Futures Observatories @gwfobservatories.bsky.social · Apr 23

How is science from GWF shaping Saskatchewan’s #water future?

Join John Pomeroy for a CWRA Saskatchewan webinar highlighting useful GWF outcomes for Saskatchewan and prairie water management. #WaterManagement #Prairies

📅 May 13 @ 12 pm CST

Register & learn more here: cwra.org/may-13-2025-...

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 1

Merging art and science helps make climate change more relatable and emotionally impactful, turning complex data into compelling narratives that inspire awareness and action. #SciArt #ArtSci #Climate

Join us on April 10th for a conversation on the art-climate nexus! usask-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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USask @usask.ca · Mar 31

Meet #USask graduate Dr. Monique Simair, an entrepreneur, scientist, innovator, and industry leader who is known for developing water treatment strategies for mining projects in Canada and around the world.

Read now: greenandwhite.usask.ca/articles/202...

‘Turning curiosity into action’ - Green and White

Award-winning USask graduate Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) has leveraged her passion for science, innovation, and problem-solving into two successful environmental consultancy businesses

greenandwhite.usask.ca

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Mar 28

Last week, our senior Tox undergrad students presented at the first Barry Blakley Toxicology Undergrad Symposium! The 22nd iteration of the symposium is where our students showcase their research projects and critical reviews ahead of their graduation. Excited for the futures of these bright minds!

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USask @usask.ca · Mar 28

“Only here, at the Canadian Light Source, here in Saskatoon, at the University of Saskatchewan. It’s a unique tool to do this.”

How Canada wins: Dr. Ingrid Pickering of the CLS at #USask tells us why this lab will improve Canada’s work in science.

Read now: thestarphoenix.com/news/local-n...

Person smiling at the camera with arms crossed, standing at a railing with an industrial factory setting in the background.

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · Mar 26

Exciting news from GIWS!

Multiple GIWS members have led and contributed to "The Intersection of Global Health and Sustainable Development: An International Perspective" regarding the vital connections between water, health, and a sustainable future.

Learn more here: www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/the...

The Intersection of Global Health and Sustainable Development

This perceptive book highlights the significance of the natural intersection between global health and sustainable development, presenting new ways to simultaneously advance progress in both fields. S...

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Markus Brinkmann @brinkmannmarkus.bsky.social · Mar 24

Exciting new paper by @toxcentre.bsky.social PhD graduate extraordinaire Phillip Ankley, exploring the impacts of erythromycin on juvenile rainbow trout. His findings have important implications for aquaculture practices and environmental risk assessments.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Interactions of erythromycin and an antibiotic mixture with the gut microbiome of juvenile rainbow trout

Erythromycin (ERY) is a commonly used antibiotic found in wastewater effluents and the environment globally. Due to the bioactivity by which they kill…

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Mar 18

Dr. Liber's lab is hiring in the Toxicology Centre! He is looking for a summer research technician and two graduate students in aquatic ecotoxicology. If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, find more information at the link below.

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Employment Opportunities - Toxicology Centre

The Student Employment & Career Centre (SECC) is an excellent resource for students and alumni wanting to connect to that great job or get a jump-start on their career.

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 13

Voices making waves: Corinne Schuster-Wallace

Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace is the Executive Director of the @usaskwater.bsky.social. She founded the Women Plus Water community, is a chairholder with Cansu Global SITE and @unesco.org Mountain Water Sustainability, as is recognized as a Water Shero.

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Toxicology Centre - University of Saskatchewan @toxcentre.bsky.social · Mar 10

In honour of International Women's Day, we would like to recognize all the women who contribute to the exceptional work at the @usask.bsky.social Toxicology Centre and beyond. Their influence is unparalleled as we all strive to #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds.

@usaskwater.bsky.social @usaskartsci.bsky.social

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · Mar 6

Our next Water Friday event will be on March 21, featuring Lee Wilson with the Chemistry Department, @usask.bsky.social. Lee will talk about how different disciplines approach the capture and removal of pollutants.

Register here so there will be enough pizza for all: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Markus Brinkmann @brinkmannmarkus.bsky.social · Mar 6

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Milena Esser successfully defended her @toxcentre.bsky.social PhD thesis (supervised by Markus Hecker and me) yesterday. We wish her all the best as she embarks on her next adventure as a Postdoc with @karenkidd.bsky.social at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. 🌟

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