Environmental Toxicology

Research

Our research aims to determine how environmental pollutants interact with cellular functions and give rise to long-lasting adverse health effects in vertebrates including humans. We are particularly interested in toxic effects that target the hormone system, the reproductive system and the early brain development in vertebrates. Enzyme-catalysed activation in target cells and tissues and receptor-mediated responses are important areas of interest.

Developmental toxicology
	Neurodevelopmental toxicity in mammals	Per Eriksson
	Developmental toxicity in birds	Björn Brunström
	Developmental toxicity in amphibians	Cecilia Berg
	Mechanistic studies of developmental effects caused by perfluorinated chemicals	Ulrika Bergström
	Studies of protein biomarkers of neurotoxicity in the newborn	Henrik Viberg
Enzyme-catalysed toxicity
	CYP-catalysed bioactivation and cell-specific toxicity	Ingvar Brandt
	The CYP1 family and AhR-mediated toxicity	Maria Jönsson
Environmental monitoring
	Biomarkers for CYP1A induction and Ah-receptor mediated toxicity in fish	Ingvar Brandt Björn Brunström
	Biomagnification of persistent organic pollutants in Baltic Sea animals	Katrin Lundstedt-Enkel