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Markus Brinkmann
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Director of the Toxicology Centre (@toxcentre.bsky.social) at the University of Saskatchewan (@usask.bsky.social), Associate Professor and Centennial Enhancement Chair in Mechanistic Environmental Toxicology in the School of Environment and Sustainability
I look forward to participating and representing the @toxcentre.bsky.social together with students and faculty at #SETACVienna!
The University of Saskatchewan Toxicology Centre is presenting at #SETACVienna May 11 - 15! See below for a list of our affiliated presentations.
May 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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The University of Saskatchewan Toxicology Centre is presenting at #SETACVienna May 11 - 15! See below for a list of our affiliated presentations.
May 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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.

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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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March 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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
March 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎉 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. 🌟
March 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congratulations to @toxcentre.bsky.social graduate Summer Selinger! Summer's ground-breaking research on the effects of 6PPD-quinone shows that this tire-derived contaminant impairs aerobic metabolism and swimming performance in juvenile lake trout.👏🐟

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Sublethal 6PPD-quinone exposure impairs swimming performance and aerobic metabolism in juvenile lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush)
6PPD-quinone, an environmental oxidation product of the rubber tire antioxidant 6PPD, has recently gained recognition as a chemical of concern. Freque…
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March 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚀 Big News! 🚀

Proud to share that the @toxcentre.bsky.social at @usask.bsky.social is spearheading a new NSERC Create program focused on training future leaders in water security. With this new funding, we'll be makeing waves in water security! 🌊

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USask program training students to lead the future of water security - News
SASKATOON – Graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will experience a unique training experience like no other, thanks to a $1.65-million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engine...
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March 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌟 Exciting Research Alert! 🌟

Congratulations to Summer Selinger, an outstanding recent Toxicology Centre (@toxcentre.bsky.social) MSc graduate, on her ground-breaking research on the sublethal cardiorespiratory effects of 6PPD-quinone in salmonids!

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Acute Cardiorespiratory Effects of 6PPD-Quinone on Juvenile Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus)
N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-quinone (6PPD-quinone) is an environmental transformation product of the widely used rubber tire an…
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February 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Kudos to these strong women in Toxicology, and all women and girls in science! Your hard work and dedication is inspiring! #WomeninSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🌟 I am excited to join Bluesky! 🌟

After finding it increasingly challenging to communicate science on X, I'm thrilled to connect with a vibrant community here. Let's dive into meaningful discussions and collaborations!

#ScienceCommunication #Ecotoxicology #Research
February 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM