Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/C507661/1
Identifying & defining bases of individual & population susceptibility & adaptation to environmental pollutants in fish: An integrated 'omic' approach
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor JK Chipman, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor sg george, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor F Falciani, University of Liverpool, Institute of Integrative Biology
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr M Waldock, CEFAS, CEFAS - Weymouth Lab
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr S Minchin, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr JB Taggart, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor C Moffat, Robert Gordon's College, Grants Administration
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor J Craft, Glasgow Caledonian University, Sch of Health and Life Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor M Viant, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr M Leaver, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
- Grant held at:
- University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Ecotoxicology
- Environmental Genomics
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Environmental Informatics
- Abstract:
- The identification and assessment of organismal and ecosystem responses to, adaptation to, and selection by multiple pollutants is a major challenge. This interdisciplinary consortium will utilise functional toxicogenomics and metabolomics based upon techniques which place no a priori emphasis on the currently limited knowledge of genotypic and phenotypic responses in marine and freshwater fish (flounder and stickleback) to toxic anthropogenic inputs. The aim of the programme is to inform on 'what makes fish populations resistant or vulnerable to environmental change and impact'. We wish to identify the key genetic and phenotypic determinants for the resistance and vulnerability of these species and their populations to anthropogenic pollutant impact. Furthermore the proposed approach addresses another important basic question, 'does chronic pollution of UK estuaries and rivers reduce the genetic diversity of their fish populations'. It will also have another important practical 'spin off' for end users in that it will enable development of a more appropriate methodology and set of practical tools (including in vitro cell culture systems and biomarkers) to contribute to environmental impact assessment and regulation of discharges by the regulatory authorities. This will provide a more informed knowledge of the health of the aquatic environment thus protecting our aquatic resources and biodiversity.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Apr 2005 - 30 Nov 2008
- Value:
- £492,761 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NE/C507661/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Post Genomics
This grant award has a total value of £492,761
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £257,172 | £3,952 | £71,547 | £118,299 | £41,791 |
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