Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/N00065X/1
Developing biomarkers to characterise the impact of emerging environmental pollutants in freshwater Chironomids (Insecta, Diptera)
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor DJ Spurgeon, NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019), Acreman
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr MG dos Santos Pereira, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Pollution (Lancaster)
- Grant held at:
- NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019), Acreman
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Unknown
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- Ecotoxicology
- Pollution
- Abstract:
- The project will bring together Brazilian and UK expertise in ecotoxicology. The focus of the workplan is on characterising physiological and biomarker responses of temperate and tropical chironomid species to emerging chemical/particulate pollutants. The partnership has been formed between groups with a common interest in understanding the mechanisms of action and links to higher organisation level effects of chemicals using physiological and molecular tools. This innovations are developed with a view to improving the risk assessment and monitoring of emerging chemical pollutants in freshwater ecosystems, Initial exchanges have identified common research themes in developing stress response assays for invertebrate species. Initial contact by email and extended discussion has resulted in the development of a workplan focussed on this theme.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/N00065X/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed (RP) - NR1
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- RP Coordination
This grant award has a total value of £26,848
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| DI - Other Costs | DI - T&S |
|---|---|
| £17,976 | £8,871 |
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