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Seminar Series Fall 2022: Showcasing Members of the Cluster

November 24, 2022, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

THEME 1 AQUATIC SYSTEMS: How do we investigate the environmental, social and economic impacts of MPs pollution in aquatic systems?

Marcus Johns (Cranston Group), Michelle Tseng (Tseng Group), Brian Hunt (Hunt Group) and Thusitha Rathnayake (Beck Group) will each give 10-minute presentations on their ongoing microplastics research or ideas for research questions.

  1. Marcus Johns (Post-doc, Emily Cranston lab):“In-line characterization of microplastics via autofluorescence spectroscopy”
  2. Prof. Michelle Tseng: “Ecological effects of microplastics on aquatic organisms” (Co-authors: Natasha Klasios, Jihyun Kim, Sunny Gong, Markus Thormeyer)
  3. Prof. Brian Hunt: “Microplastics in marine food webs: establishing a baseline in Baynes Sound, B.C.”
  4. Thusitha Rathnayake (PhD student, Sara Beck lab): “Investigation of microplastics (MP) contamination in rural community's water sources and use of UV-LED to weaken the MP's structure”

Background:

As we have a number of new members, and a number of new projects amongst long-term members, the UBC Cluster for Microplastics, Health and the Environment is running a Seminar Series, where we will showcase members of the cluster and their research.

The idea is to have 10 minutes presentations by four different labs every time we meet, to discuss microplastics research being conducted, or any ideas on research questions different labs would like to address. 

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Microplastics, Health and the Environment

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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