USask Toxicology Centre

We are hiring for aquatic research technicians with a focus in toxicology at the Huntsman, details here: https://lnkd.in/gDwhJqhH

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐗𝐀𝐈)? Our 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗦 framework now has a new variation — 𝗫-𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗦 — specifically designed to address some of the key needs in the field of XAI. We’ve tested X-VARS and benchmarked it against the widely used 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣 method across a variety of machine learning techniques, including connectionist models (e.g., neural networks), kernel-based models (e.g., support vector machines), and tree-based models (e.g., Random Forest). Our results show that 𝗫-𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗦 is significantly more computationally efficient and statistically robust than 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣 — an important advantage when working with large training datasets. Check out our paper led by Banamali Panigrahi here: https://lnkd.in/gRc9QsaY School of Environment and Sustainability - USask SENS Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS)

Check out our new Focus Article recently published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (ET&C)! A true team effort and thanks to Marlo Sellin Jeffries for leading it to the finish line. And thanks to Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Immunotoxicology Interest Group for engaging in important discussions regarding the obstacles and emerging research needs in the field of fish immunotoxicology that served as the inspiration for this article.

Meet #USask graduate Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09), an entrepreneur, scientist, innovator, and industry leader who is known for developing water treatment strategies for mining projects in Canada and around the world. Dr. Simair discusses how a USask education has been of benefit to her as a scientist and entrepreneur. Read now: https://lnkd.in/giFSSvgh #USaskAlumni #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds

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

"We can do this only here,” Pickering said. “Only here, at the Canadian Light Source, here in Saskatoon, at the University of Saskatchewan. It’s a unique tool to do this.” University of Saskatchewan Canadian Light Source Inc. / Centre canadien de rayonnement synchrotron | #USask #USaskResearch https://lnkd.in/gwbKvwcR

Exciting news from GIWS! Our members, including Executive Director Corinne Wallace, César Pedrosa Soares, and Nazeem Muhajarine, PhD, FCAHS, have written and edited The Intersection of Global Health and Sustainable Development: An International Perspective! This book dives into the vital connections between water, health, and a sustainable future. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gQtSZ33V

We are so thrilled to congratulate our colleagues for these very well deserved awards! What a wonderful community we are building between TOX and SENS!

Exciting new paper by USask Toxicology Centre PhD graduate extraordinaire Phillip Ankley! Phil's latest publication explores the impact of erythromycin on juvenile rainbow trout. The study found that ERY was rapidly eliminated from the fish, but still led to a significant reduction of select gut microbiota after exposure and depuration. Interestingly, there was a delay in the metabolomics response compared to changes in the microbiome, and only slight alterations were observed in the brain transcriptome due to exposure. These findings are crucial for understanding the effects of antibiotics on fish health and have important implications for aquaculture practices and environmental risk assessments. University of Saskatchewan Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) https://lnkd.in/gHygmkiF

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